The Department of Economics and Statistics at the University of Siena is hiring a postdoctoral researcher in Economic History starting on May 1st, 2024. The length of employment is 18 months. The deadline for submitting applications is April 2nd, 2024.

The position is opened in the framework of a PRIN project titled “Tracing the roots of human capital inequality in early-modern Italy, 17th-19th centuries (TRACIN)”.

The researcher is expected to work on the construction of a new spatial and micro dataset regarding the location and activity of arts and crafts (guilds) and their relationship with the development and diffusion of vocational technical education (VTE), as well as other aspects of Italy’s spatial and regional development. Candidates should be proficient in data analysis, (via e.g. Stata), spatial econometrics, and GIS. Knowledge of Italian is an asset, but is not a strict requisite.

The researcher is expected to be based in Siena for most of the employment period. We offer a competitive salary (depending on the personal situation, about 1800/1900 euros per month, net) and a dynamic research environment in a multidisciplinary department with a relatively large group of economic historians, as well as economists and statisticians.

The CFA can be seen via the following link: https://www.unisi.it/node/12841. Prospective candidates should search the web page for the word “Cappelli” to find the CFA. The last three pdf files shown below the description of the CFA (in Italian) are translated into English, and include the application form and the instructions to apply:

1. Bando AdR_PRIN_english prof. Cappelli_CC_SB.pdf is the call for applications (CFA)

 2. All. B_Application model Research Grant.pdf is the template for submitting the application.

 3. All. C_Substitutive declaration of certification.pdf is a personal-information form that must be filled in.

Prospective applicants can contact gabriele.cappelli@unisi.it for further information.