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LEAP/CLEAN Pre-Doc Program

LEAP and CLEAN are hiring several full-time predocs to start in the Summer 2026 at Bocconi University in Milan. The predoc will be part of a vibrant community and is expected to actively join the events and life at Bocconi. The predoc program offers specific training and support in preparation to the PhD and includes the participation in a mentoring program with current PhD students all over the world affiliated with LEAP and CLEAN supporting the predoc in the PhD application. The PIs include Nicoletta Balbo, Diogo Britto, Michela Carlana, Lucia Corno, Alexia Delfino, Erika Deserranno, Stefano Fiorin, Andrea Guariso, and Paolo Pinotti.

The contract is for 12 months and can be extended for an additional year. Good social and quantitative skills are required. Start date negotiable: from July to September 2026. All positions are full-time and mainly in-person.

 

Responsibilities

  • Data Cleaning
  • Conduct statistical analyses of data using Stata and R
  • Web scraping in python and website development
  • Oversee and coordinate field work activities
  • Prepare literature reviews, background research, and other draft content for grant proposals, academic papers, project reports.

Qualifications

Required

  • Masters in Economics, Public Policy, or related field requiring substantial quantitative coursework
  • Strong academic record
  • Strong interest in research related to the PIs
  • Strong English oral and written communication skills
  • Proficiency programming in Stata

Preferred

  • Graduate-level coursework in Economics and Econometrics
  • Prior experience on field research projects and RA work
  • Proficiency programming in R, JAVA, Python

How to Apply

Applications must be submitted online using the application form available online: https://bocconi.eu.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_es1kLBigyLnZPYq

In the form, you will be required to submit:

  1. A curriculum vitae;
  2. Cover letter (max 1 page);
  3. List of two references;
  4. Codes from previous work.

Few selected candidates may be required to complete a Stata test.

 

The application deadline for the 2026/2027 academic year is February 10th, 2026. Additional positions will be available on a rolling basis. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.