PhD Student in Tourism Economics

A very good master's degree in economics, or a closely related field. • Strong interest in empirical research on tourism, biodiversity, sustainability, environmental policy and regional development. • Sound knowledge of quantitative methods, econometrics and applied data analysis. • Experience with statistical software such as R, Stata, or Python; experience with GIS or spatial data is a strong asset. • Excellent command of English, both written and spoken; good knowledge of German or willingness to improve German is desirable. • Ability to work independently, carefully and in an interdisciplinary team.

The opportunity to develop a cumulative doctoral thesis in economics based on empirical research papers. • Access to academic networks, conferences, doctoral courses and interdisciplinary exchange. • Supervision and collaboration with researchers in tourism and environmental economics. • Fixed-term contract for four years. Remuneration of a 75% position in accordance with the regulations of the University of Bern.