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Advertiser: Essen Laboratory for Experimental Economics, University of Duisburg-Essen

Field(s) of specialization: Experimental Economics - Behavioral Economics

Position type(s): Postdoctoral Scholar

Location of job: University of Duisburg-Essen, Essen, Germany

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: Flexible

Job duration: 3 years

Application deadline: 31 Mar 2024 midnight UTC (no longer accepting applications)

Current search status: Reviewing applications

Posting end date: 31 Mar 2024

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

Ad text:

The University of Duisburg-Essen invites applications for the position of a Postdoctoral Researcher (f/m/d) in the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will be a part of the research group for Experimental Economics and the Essen Laboratory for Experimental Economics (elfe), led by Professor Steffen Altmann. The research group is embedded into of a thriving intellectual environment, comprising the Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (rgs-econ.org), the CINCH Center for Health Economics Research (https://cinch.uni-due.de/), and various other academic institutions in the Rhein/Ruhr area.

We are seeking a highly motivated and skilled researcher to join our dynamic team. The successful candidate will engage in independent and collaborative research in the fields of behavioral and experimental economics, contributing to the advancement of their personal research agenda and the broader agenda of the research group.

Main responsibilities

• You will conduct independent and collaborative research in behavioral and/or experimental economics.
• You are also expected to actively participate in and contribute to the thriving intellectual environment at the Essen Laboratory for Experimental Economics (elfe) and the Department of Economics.
• You will contribute to the research group's teaching program.

Required qualifications:

• We are seeking a talented applied economist at an early career stage, specializing in behavioral and/or experimental economics.
• Applicants should have completed a Ph.D. in Economics or related fields (or be close to completion).
• The successful candidate should show great potential to conduct top quality research or should already have published in very good economics journals.
• The ideal candidate has strong analytical skills and proven experience in designing and conducting economic experiments.
• Knowledge of German is an asset, but not required.

We offer:

• The opportunity to advance your research agenda in a dynamic intellectual environment.
• A diverse working environment with equal opportunities.
• Excellent infrastructure for conducting experimental research.
• Financial support for research and travel.
• Support in balancing work and family life.
• Extensive advanced training opportunities.

The initial contract duration is 3 years, with a possibility to prolong the position. Payment is based on Grade E-13 TV-L. The position is available immediately and will start no later than October 1.

Applicants should submit a cover letter, their CV, a one-page research statement, their job market paper, and the names of two potential references. Applications should be submitted on the EconJobMarket platform. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Please feel free to contact Steffen Altmann (steffen.altmann@uni-due.de) if you have any question about the position.