Experimental Economics, Behavioral Economics, Game Theory, Gaming, Education

1 Research Project Grant position
(Deadline August 6th, 2019 12:00 )
Fields

Prosociality, Water management, Game Theory, Field Experiment, BLUTUBE, data analysis

Activity
Participation in the activities of the Research Project entitled “Prosociality, Cognition and Peer Effects” (PRO.CO.P.E.) related to the field experiment on edutainment aimed at promoting prosociality in water management, which is based on the boardgame BLUTUBE.
The research project will engage different methodological approaches ranging from experimental economics and behavioral economics to game theory and game science.
The candidate will have to conduct experimental research in the field (schools, grade 2 to 4), collect experimental data and conduct data analysis applying microeconometric techniques such as DIF-in-DIF
Profile

IMT Lucca invites applications for a Research Project Fellowship in Experimental and Behavioral Economics for conducting research regarding a field experiment on edutainment to promote prosociality in water management, which is based on the boardgame BLUTUBE.

Project

“Prosociality, Cognition and Peer Effects” (acronimo PRO.CO.P.E.)

Formal requirements
  • Masters degree or 4-year degree in Economics or similar field.
  • Suitable scientific background for carrying out research activity and experience in the field that should be described in the curriculum vitae.
  • Excellent knowledge of English, both written and spoken.
Specific requirements
  • Research experience in experimental economics;
  • Experience with collection of survey data;
  • Knowledge of stata and/or R statistical software.
Duration

12 months

Gross amount

15343,28

Job Research Unit: 
AXES
Job Contract Type: 
Borsa a progetto - Project fellowship

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)

Attachments

  • Your CV in English (compulsory)
  • Identity document (Passport or Identity Card) (compulsory)
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