The University of Duisburg-Essen, Mercator School of Management, chair Microeconomics and International Economics is currently looking for a
post-doctoral researcher (German pay grade EG 13 TV-L, 100%)
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Start of employment: September 1, 2026
Duration of employment: 36 months (end of project)
Working time: 100% of a full-time position
Your main tasks
- Active participation in the chair’s research projects, with a specific focus on the DFG-funded project Financing, Production, and Dissemination of Science.
- Conducting independent research within a dynamic academic environment.
- The position provides ample opportunity and support for further academic qualification.
Your profile
- A completed university degree and a Ph.D. (Promotion) in Economics (candidates in the final stages of their doctoral studies will also be considered).
- A research focus in at least one of the following areas: Economic Theory, Game Theory, or Industrial Organization.
- Excellent proficiency in theoretical methods of economics.
- Professional fluency in English (both written and spoken).
Application: Please submit your application, including the standard supporting documents (CV, motivation letter, Job Market Paper, as well as 2 recommendation letters) via EconJobMarket.org or send it per email to Prof. Eugen Kovac, eugen.kovac{{at}}uni-due.de (quoting the reference number 077-26).
Information regarding the Faculty and the recruiting department can be found at: www.msm.uni-due.de.
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Job market paper
- Teaching evaluations (optional)
- Research statement (optional)
- Teaching statement (optional)
- Letters of reference: 2