Post-doctorate position in behavioral or experimental economics (M/F) GATE Lyon Saint-Etienne (Groupe d'Analyse et de Théorie Economique)

Job Description

Missions

The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the CONDORCET project (CONsolidate DemOcRacy : Choosing a, electoral method transparently, https://www.gate.cnrs.fr/le-projet-condorcet/) from the program PEPR Mathématiques en interaction (France2030) and funded the ANR, the French Research National Agency. The CONDORCET project observes that it is difficult to compare the properties of different voting systems, as some aggregate preferences are defined as rankings of all candidates while others are defined as evaluations of each candidate. Through collaboration between mathematicians, computer scientists, political scientists and economists, the project aims first to provide a unified mathematical framework for comparing these different voting rules. Second, it aims to make these results meaningful for decision-makers by simulating election results based on preference models calibrated using real election data, and by designing laboratory experiments and surveys of representative samples of voters. Finally, the project values scientific dissemination and links with the public.
Under this contract, the postdoctoral researcher recruited by GATE Lyon Saint-Etienne will work on analysing voting systems using in priority experimental and survey-based approaches. The following topics may be addressed:
• Sensitivity of results to voting rules
• Political divisions, polarisation, representation of voters according to voting rules
• Complexity, understanding and voting experience according to voting rules
• Explicability of voting rules
• Democracy, agency and voting rules
• Satisfaction and preference for voting rules
• Voting rules, abstention and participation
• Voting rules, redistribution and social preferences
The post-doctoral researcher design and conduct in silico, laboratory and/or field and/or online experiments. He/she will analyse data using relevant statistical and econometric tools. Priority will be given to candidates with econometric skills and/or the ability to analyse experimental data.
He/she will work under the supervision of Antoinette Baujard, and in collaboration with other members of GATE Lyon Saint-Etienne and the CONDORCET programme.

Activity

The postdoctoral researcher will be required to write scientific articles. He/she will attend workshops and research seminars at GATE Lyon Saint-Etienne and contribute to their organisation. He/she will present papers at seminars and national and international conferences. He/she will participate in some of the scientific outreach activities as part of the CONDORCET project. He/she will participate to update the internet website gate.cnrs.fr/Condorcet.

Your Profil

Skills

• PhD in economics, political science or experimental psychology
• Solid experience in quantitative methods and econometrics
• Proficiency in experimental economics, behavioural economics or social science experimental methods
• Excellent command of English. French not required
• High degree of autonomy
• Curiosity and perseverance
• Strong social skills

Your Work Environment

GATE Lyon Saint-Etienne is the largest public research unit in economics in the Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes region of France, with approximately 100 members. It is affiliated with the CNRS, Lyon 2 University, Jean Monnet Saint-Étienne University, and Emlyon Business School. It offers a high-quality international research environment (see https://www.gate.cnrs.fr/).
The postdoctoral researcher will work at the GATE site, located in the 7th arrondissement. Please note that Antoinette Baujard, who is in charge of the CONDORCET project and of the postdoctoral researcher, is a professor at Jean Monnet University in Saint-Étienne.
The postdoctoral researcher will have access to the GATE-Lab experimental platform located in the Erato building of Lyon 2 University, 4 bis rue de l'université, in Lyon. Established in 2015, GATE-Lab provides state-of-the-art facilities for conducting experiments on decision-making. It includes BehavLab for behavioural experiments, EyetrackLab for recording eye responses (SR-Research EyeLink 1000Plus) and electrophysiological responses (Biopac MP150) in subjects (electrodermal activity, heart rate) and MobiLab for conducting field experiments (see http://gatelab.gate.cnrs.fr).
GATE Lyon Saint-Etienne is ranked among the top 5% of institutions worldwide in the field of experimental economics according to the IDEAS ranking, and GATE-Lab is the leading experimental economics laboratory in France.
The successful candidate will be recruited for a period of 24 months by the CNRS. The salary will include social security, health and pension benefits and a contribution towards complementary health insurance costs. For 12 months, the position includes 44 days of leave/RTT. The CNRS may cover part of the cost of transport tickets (75%) and offer a sustainable mobility allowance of up to €300 per year.
Both the Lyon and Saint-Étienne sites are accessible by public transport. The position offers a stimulating working environment in contact with research staff, excellent working conditions, including flexible hours, and a range of tailored training courses.
The application file to be submitted on the platform must include:
• a detailed CV with a list of publications, indicating the names of two reference researchers
• a cover letter briefly describing the applicant's experience, motivation and skills relevant to the position, as well as their research interests for conducting research at GATE
• a copy of the highest degree obtained

Additional documents, if ever, may be sent to Antoinette Baujard (antoinette.baujard@univ-st-etienne.fr) and to Taï Dao (dao@gate.cnrs.fr).

Compensation and benefits

Compensation

From 3 071€ gross per month depending on experience

Annual leave and RTT

44 jours

Remote Working practice and compensation

Pratique et indemnisation du TT

Transport

Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€

About the offer

About the CNRS

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