Trade network analysis

1 Research Collaborator position
(Deadline July 7th, 2022 13:00 )
Fields

Trade Network, econometrics, complex networks, machine learning

Profile

The IMT School aims to recruit an expert in international economics, econometrics, complex networks and machine learning with particular reference to the empirical analysis of international trade flows and business microdata. The ideal candidate has mastered econometric analysis and machine learning techniques and has a doctorate in economics, management, or related subjects. The research will be conducted within the Axes research unit and contribute to the definition of new predictive models and causal analysis of international trade.

Activity

The selected candidate will analyze international trade data, with particular emphasis on using data at the product and company level and company balance sheet, to contribute to the definition of predictive models of future business dynamics and the study of the causal impact of shocks and changes in economic policies. The researcher will use econometric techniques, machine learning, and complex network analysis, with particular emphasis on the use of methodologies to identify causal effects and their possible heterogeneity linked to products, business and network characteristics. The analysis will be carried out on databases available at the Axes research unit and in collaboration with the researchers of other research units at IMT School for Advanced Studies, Lucca.

Formal requirements
  • PhD in economics, management or related subjects;
  • Knowledge of the English language, both written and spoken.

 

Specific requirements
  • Knowledge of international trade theories;
  • Knowledge of econometric and machine learning techniques;
  • Knowledge of complex network analysis techniques;
  • Previous experience in the analysis of foreign trade and business data through the use of Stata, R or Python applications.
Duration

1 year

Gross amount

 € 20.265,00/year

SSD

SECS-P/06 Economia Applicata

Project

“Network analysis of economic and financial resilience- NAEFR”- CUP D67G22000130001 - P0245

Job Research Area: 
EMSCS
Job Research Unit: 
AXES
Job Contract Type: 
Assegno di ricerca

Application

Apply ONLINE only.
Before starting prepare the application attachments and information as listed below.

Info

  • Personal info and contact info (compulsory)
  • Number of your Identity Document (Passport or Identity Card) (compulsory)
  • University degree and ongoing PhD (compulsory)

Attachments

  • Your CV in English (compulsory)