Research Assistant Position in Behavioral and Experimental Economics

Ecole Polytechnique, France

Updated: 3 months ago
Location: Palaiseau, LE DE FRANCE
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 30 Apr 2026

15 Jan 2026
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Ecole Polytechnique
Department

CREST
Research Field

Economics » Microeconomics
Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)
Positions

Research Support Positions
Application Deadline

30 Apr 2026 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris)
Country

France
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

38,5
Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2026
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Horizon Europe - ERC
Reference Number

101169799
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Center for Research in Economics and Statistics (CREST, Ecole Polytechnique, Institut Polytechnique de Paris) is inviting applications for a one year-research assistant position in behavioral and experimental economics, starting between September and November 2026.

The successful candidate will join a team conducting research on belief biases and their economic implications, as part of the PROSPECT project (ERC-COG-SH1) led by Yves Le Yaouanq. The key objective of the project is to produce new experimental evidence about individuals' ability to use information and form beliefs rationally. 
Most of the work is expected to be conducted at CREST, in Palaiseau. While remote work is feasible on selected days, the position requires a regular presence in the office.
Please send your applications to erc.crest@ensae.fr , including: a resume (with the contact details of two or three academic references), a grade transcript for your Master studies, links to code and/or scientific publications, and a cover letter. 


Where to apply
E-mail

erc.crest@ensae.fr

Requirements
Research Field
Economics » Microeconomics
Education Level
Master Degree or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

Master in economics or in a related discipline. Strong quantitative background.
Strong interest in microeconomic theory, behavioral economics and/or experimental economics.
Coding proficiency is required (Python and/or PhP, SQL, Stata or R).
Fluency in English. Fluency in French is a plus, but it is not required.
As a collaborative team member, you thrive in an interdisciplinary environment.


Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
Economics » Microeconomics

Internal Application form(s) needed
RA_PROSPECT_2026.pdf
English
(203.31 KB - PDF)
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Additional Information
Benefits

25 days' vacation + 18 days' RTT
Telecommuting depending on position
75% reimbursement of transportation costs
Services (company restaurant, library, Musée de l'X, postal service, hairdresser)
Health services: physiotherapist, osteopath free of charge, on-site medical service and social worker
Sports facilities (swimming pool, tennis courts, gym, etc.) and a variety of sporting activities
Participation to the health insurance plan Harmonie Mutuelle, negotiated by Ecole polytechnique


Selection process

Interviews will be conducted online starting early February 2026.


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Ecole polytechnique
Country
France
State/Province
Ile-de-France
City
Palaiseau
Postal Code
91120
Street
Route de Saclay
Geofield


Contact
City

palaiseau
Website

https://crest.science
Street

5 avenue Henry Le Chatelier
Postal Code

91120
E-Mail

erc.crest@ensae.fr

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