Fully funded Ph.D. position at the STIP lab
Ecole Polytechnique FĂ©dĂ©rale de Lausanne (EPFL) is a research-intensive university in Lausanne, Switzerland. It is widely regarded as one of the world’s leading universities.
The Chair of Science, Technology, and Innovation Policy (STIP lab) at EPFL is offering a 4-year, fully funded Ph.D. position with a start date in September 2026. The STIP lab, led by Professor Gaétan de Rassenfosse (http://www.gder.info), conducts research in the field of innovation policy. The successful candidate will work under the direct supervision of Professor de Rassenfosse on projects related to the economics of innovation, STI policy, intellectual property rights, or the science of science.
Your profile:
– A strong masterâs degree (MSc) in economics. Candidates with a quantitative background, such as engineering, computer science, mathematics, or physics, will also be considered.
– Knowledge or a keen interest in the field of the economics of innovation.
– Demonstrated skills in machine learning and artificial intelligence.
– Previous research experience is a plus.
Main duties and responsibilities:
As a Ph.D. student, you will be expected to:
– Develop theoretical and empirical economic models at the research frontier.
– Contribute to scientific publications, project reports, and international dissemination activities.
– Have full responsibility for your own Ph.D. dissertation.
– Participate in educational activities at EPFL (e.g., teaching assistant, supervision of student projects).
We offer:
– A stimulating and international working environment.
– Competitive salary and excellent working conditions â more information can be found on our website: https://www.epfl.ch/campus/services/human-resources/en/basic-starting-salary-of-doctoral-assistants-and-postdocs/
– Opportunity to perform state-of-the-art research in one of the most dynamic scientific institutions in Europe.
– Opportunity to interact with internationally renowned experts, and with a strong team of postdoctoral researchers and Ph.D. students.
To apply:
To be considered, please apply to the EPFL âEDMT Doctoral Schoolâ at https://www.epfl.ch/education/phd/edmt-management-of-technology/edmt-how-to-apply/.
There are two application deadlines: January 15 and April 15. Candidates will be reviewed on a rolling basis, and we strongly encourage applying by the January 15 deadline. Submitting GRE test scores is also strongly encouraged and a clear plus. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
PhD students and more established researchers are always welcome to the chair for a visit. Please contact Prof. de Rassenfosse directly.