Ph.D. position in Economics of Inequality

Lille Economics and Management (LEM, CNRS UMR 9221) and IÉSEG School of Management invite applications for a fully funded Ph.D. position in Economics of Inequality at its Lille/Paris Campus.

PROJECT DESCRIPTION

The main objective of the PhD program/research project is to incorporate social relations and inequality into economic models, and to assess the effects of these factors on welfare and societal outcomes. The project will build on insights in decision theory and behavioral economics to improve on the modeling of the origins and implications of other-regarding preferences. The theoretical predictions will be tested using naturally occurring and experimental data.

The selected candidate will be working under the supervision of Prof. Thomas EPPER. The selected Ph.D. candidate will be part of iRisk (the IÉSEG Research Center on Risk and Uncertainty) (click here for more information) and the IÉSEG Economics and Quantitative Methods (EQM) department.

 ABOUT IÉSEG SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT 

• IÉSEG is AACSB, EQUIS and AMBA accredited and is a member of the “Conférence des Grandes Écoles.” 
• The IÉSEG Research Center is accredited by the French National Center for Scientific Research (CNRS). 
• IÉSEG’s faculty is very diverse with more than 40 different nationalities represented. 

ABOUT LILLE ECONOMICS AND MANAGEMENT (LEM) 

• LEM is a research unit associating the CNRS (National Center for Scientific Research), the University of Lille and the Catholic University of Lille  
• LEM comprises about 150 researchers and 100 doctoral students in economics, management and statistics.  
• Research at LEM is multi-disciplinary in economics and management and is centered on societal issues. 
• LEM is a young, internationally oriented and dynamic laboratory with a strong scientific ambition. 

QUALIFICATIONS  

We are looking for high-potential PhD students who are passionate about the research topic and meet the following criteria’s

• A Master degree in economics.
• Strong analytical skills and commitment to research excellence.
• Familiarity with econometrics and programming (ideally, Python, R, Scilab, LaTeX).
• Excellent command of written English.
• Applicants should be committed to research excellence and to deliver high-quality research.
• Ability to work effectively in team, travel and work under high-pressure

WORKING CONDITIONS  

The selected applicant is expected to begin his/her assignment in September or October 2025. Gross salary will be competitive with other European research and academic institutions (2200€/month). The Ph.D. student will be based in Lille or Paris (on the site of IÉSEG School of Management). The selected candidate will have to enroll in a Ph.D. program at the University of Lillle. The Ph.D. student will get all the means and support to engage in innovative, business-relevant research projects with high potential to get published in international peer reviewed journals.

APPLICATION PROCEDURE 

Interested applicants should submit: 

- their curriculum vitae,
- transcripts of grades at undergraduate (Bachelor’s) and postgraduate (Master’s) level,
- two letters of recommendation from their academic referees (with their contact details),
- a sample of previous research work (e.g. Bachelor's or Master's thesis),
- a motivation letter explaining the reasons for which he or she wishes to undertake a PhD in this area.

Interested candidates must send their application through this platform. To submit your application, please click on "apply" and follow the submission process. 

For any further question, please contact us by e-mail to [email protected].

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline to apply is May 22nd, 2025. We will begin considering candidates immediately and will continue until the position is filled. We encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.