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Advertiser: Public Economics, Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance

Field(s) of specialization: Public Economics - Political Economy

Position type(s): Postdoctoral Scholar

Location of job: Marstallplatz 1, München, 80539, Germany

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: Flexible

Job duration: 2 months

Letters of reference required: 2

Application deadline: 30 Nov 2024 midnight UTC (accepting applications)

Posting end date: 30 Nov 2024

Ad text:

The Department of Public Economics of the Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance has a vacancy for the following position to start as soon as possible:

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/div)

The Department chaired by Kai A. Konrad conducts basic research in the area of public economics and the political economy of governance.

The prospective appointee is expected to engage in thematic research inside a focused program on “Paternalism: Causes and Consequences”.

The institute is a member institute of the Max Planck Society (MPG). The MPG is one of the world­wide leading international research insti­tutions. The insti­tute has an excellent research infra­structure, an inter­national and strong team of researchers, and the financial and institu­tional resources to con­duct labora­tory and internet-based experiments. It closely colla­borates with the depart­ment of economics at the University of Munich (LMU).

Your profile

The ideal candidate has excellent knowledge in the field of applied game theory / inter­national public economics / political economy / formal modelling or experi­mental / survey research in political science. The applicant has completed (or is about to complete) a PhD in the field of econo­mics or politi­cal science on a topic that is related to the research topic mentioned above. Know­ledge and experience in the design, programming, and eva­luation of laboratory-based or internet-based ex­peri­ments is desirable. Fluency in written and spoken English is expected, command of the German language is an advantage.

Our offer

The position is a position in which the researcher can quali­fy for positions with higher seniority at universities and research institu­tions through scientific work and publishing. The position is limited to two years. Remuneration is based on quali­fications and professional experience according to the Collec­tive Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD Bund). In addition, social benefits are granted according to the regu­lations for the public service (Bund).

Your application

The Max Planck Society strives for gender equality and diversity and has set itself the goal of employing more severely disabled people. We therefore welcome applications from people of all backgrounds. Please submit your written application (cover letter, curriculum vitae with list of publications, two reference letters) preferably via our online form by November 30, 2024, at the latest.

For more information about the Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance, please visit https://www.tax.mpg.de/en/public_economics.html.

You can also contact the office by phone at +49 89 24246-5251.

Max Planck Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance

Marstallplatz 1

80539 Munich

www.tax.mpg.de