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Advertiser: DIW, German Institute for Economic Research (DIW)

Field(s) of specialization: Labor; Demographic Economics - Public Economics - Health; Education; Welfare - Applied microeconomics

Position type(s): Postdoctoral Scholar

Location of job: Mohrenstraße 58, DIW Berlin, Berlin, 10117, Germany

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: Flexible

Job duration: 3 years

Letters of reference required: 3

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

Posting end date: 30 Nov 2024

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting December, 2024.

Ad text:

The Socio-Economic Panel (SOEP), a research-driven infrastructure based at DIW Berlin, is one of the largest and longest running multidisciplinary panel studies worldwide, and currently surveys around 30,000 people in nearly 15,000 households. SOEP aims to capture social change and thus handles a constant stream of new and diverse topics and tasks. Its data collection and generation adhere to the concept of the survey or data life cycle.

Starting as soon as possible, DIW Berlin is looking for a

Postdoc (F/M/X)

(Full time)

This position is suitable for furthering scientific training according to Section 2, paragraph 1 of the Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academic (WissZeitVG).

Your responsibilities:

• You are expected to perform and administer high-quality scientific research intended for publication in relevant journals of the disciplines in Economics/Econometrics
• You will be involved in ongoing research projects, contributing to advancing the SOEP data infrastructure and companion datasets, and applications for third-party funding
• You will support the SOEP team in the generating and documenting user-friendly SOEP variables
• Teaching is optional

Your qualifications:

• You have a PhD in Economics/Finance/Statistics/Computer Science and you developed an interest in Applied Economics. We have a special interest in issues of Public Economics, Social Policy, Labor Economics, and Distributional Economics, including policy evaluations.
• Demonstrated excellence in designing and developing research projects and using household panel data
• Proven knowledge of quantitative research methods
• Interest in advancing our data (SOEP and companion datasets)
• Willingness to work in an international environment and collaborate across disciplines
• Record of published and/or forthcoming articles in relevant journals
• Fluency in English and German will be considered an advantage

What we offer:

A job at a research institute with around 300 colleagues, where diversity, equal opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance guide all areas of work. Flexible work schedules tailored to your needs as well as remote work are key parts of our work culture.

A creative and collaborative working environment and an international team consisting of highly motivated early career and experienced colleagues.

Insights into the SOEP data collection process and early access to unique and restricted data, including linked panel and administrative life course data.

The freedom to develop your own research questions and set your own focus within the SOEP’s research areas as well as the chance to integrate your research into the Socio-Economic Panel framework

DIW Berlin supports your professional and personal qualification and advancement via internal and external career development opportunities and annual performance reviews.

You are paid according to the collective agreement for the public sector (Tarifvertrag des öffentlichen Dienstes, TVöD Bund), which includes an annual bonus as well as a company pension with VBL Ost.

The office is located in the middle of Berlin-Mitte convenient to public transportation. As a DIW Berlin employee, you are eligible for a reduced VBB-Firmenticket that is partially subsidized.

The position is limited to 3 years, with the option of extending for an additional 3 years. Remuneration is paid according to TVöD Bund, salary group E14.

Application and information:
We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender, disability, nationality, or ethnic or social origin. If you’re interested in the position, we are excited to hear from you!

Please apply online

DIW Berlin: Postdoc (F/M/X) (Full time)

by November 30th, 2024 quoting the reference number SOEP-19-24 and including a cover letter, CV, copy of your job market paper, copies of degree certificates, and references. Please do not include a photo. If you have any questions about the online application, contact recruiting@diw.de. For more information on the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Carsten Schröder (cschroeder@diw.de).

First round interviews will be conducted online in coordination with the European Job Market for Economists between December 16 and December 19, 2024.

You can find more information about DIW Berlin on our website, www.diw.de. Please contact Prof. Dr. Carsten Schröder for more information on the specific tasks and responsibilities of this position.

DIW Berlin (German Institute for Economic Research) has been one of Germany’s leading economic research institutes since 1925. It analyzes economic and social scientific relationships in societally relevant research areas and uses the findings to provide advice to policymakers and society at large. DIW Berlin is a part of national and international networks, provides research infrastructure that is used worldwide, and supports young researchers in their careers. DIW Berlin is independent and, as a member of the Leibniz Association, is financed primarily by public funds.