RWI - Leibniz Institute for Economic Research is a leading centre for economic reseach and evidence-based policy advice in Germany. Through its research, RWI provides information on economic developments and their underlying causes, assists decision-making by policymakers, and fosters economic literacy among the wider public. The research data center (FDZ) Ruhr at RWI is looking to fill a
Postdoctoral position (m/f/d, 100%, TV-L E14) with a focus on empirical (urban/regional) economics (especially in regional, educational, environmental, or labor economics)
in Essen (or our office in Berlin), Germany. The research data center group offers an extensive set of small-scale regional data and has a strong research focus on inequalities and their societal effects. Further, the data center provides different data sets for the scientific community and is responsible for data management.
Your responsibilities
- Conducting research in regional and urban evaluations in the mentioned fields,
- Join ongoing and new research projects,
- Initiating proposals in the relevant field and acquiring new third-party funded projects,
- Collaboration in data provision and/or data management,
- Collaboration with doctoral students in the department and academic mentoring
Your qualifications
You should
- hold a doctoral degree or Ph.D. in economics or a related fiels (completed or close to submission)
- be experienced in the useof common software as well as statistical-econometric programs (especially R, Stata and/or Python);
- have a strong interest in empirical economics, especially in regional, educational, environmental or labor economics;
- have successfully published in peer-reviewed journals or have conducted promising research projects;
- demonstrate excellent proficiency in written and spoken English (knowledge of German is desirable, but not required);
- enjoy working independently as well as in a team and bring a high level of self-initiative.
We offer:
- exciting third-party funded projects and an extensive international network;
- a variety of activities in a dynamic research environment with many opportunities for scientific exchange and cooperation;
- strong support to present research results at international conferences;
- infrastructure, access, and support for the analysis of large or sensitive data sets;
- a wide range of continuing education and exchange opportunities, with the option of research stays abroad;
- Flexible and family-friendly working time as well as mobile working possibilities (up to 40% of your hours).
Further details
The full-time position is initially limited to three years, but an extension is desired. The remuneration is paid in accordance with the collective agreement for the public sector (TV-L) with the special rules for employees at universities and research institutions and in accordance with the responsibilities associated with the position (EG14). Compliance with the guidelines for the disabled and the provisions of the law on part-time work are guaranteed. We promote the professional equality of all genders.
Your application
Candidates must submit their expression of interest online via http://www.econjobmarket.org. Please submit the following:
- Motivation letter (max 1 page)
- Curriculum Vitae
- At least one (up to three) relevant scientific papers
- Transcript of records and certificates on Master and PhD level
- at least one letter of reference
For information on the position, please contact Sandra Schaffner, head of the research group, and for information on the application procedure, please contact Tilo Schneider. All can be reached via personal@rwi-essen.de. For more information on the institute, please visit http://www.rwi-essen.de.
- Curriculum vitae
- Cover letter
- Job market paper
- Additional paper (optional)
- Additional paper (optional)
- Other material (in one file)
- Letters of reference: 1