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Postdoctoral research position in International Economics
Advertiser: Gutenberg School of Management and Economics, Johannes Gutenberg-University Mainz
Field(s) of specialization: International Finance/Macro - International Trade - Urban; Rural; Regional Economics
Position type(s): Postdoctoral Scholar
Location of job: Jakob-Welder-Weg 4, Mainz, Rhineland-Palatinate, 55128, Germany
Degree required: Doctorate
Job start date: Flexible
Job duration: 6 years
Letters of reference required: 3
Target date for applications: 21 Feb 2026
Application deadline: 31 Mar 2026 midnight UTC (accepting applications)
Posting end date: 30 Apr 2026
Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting February, 2026.
Ad text:

The faculty of economics at the University of Mainz, Germany, invites applications for a postdoctoral research position in international economics. We equally invite applicants with a theoretical and empirical focus and will also consider applications in the field of urban and regional economics. The fixed-term contract is for three years, renewable once. Targeted starting date is September 1st 2026.

Teaching duties are four academic hours per week (two courses/tutorials consisting of 90 minutes per week, approx. 2x14 weeks per calendar year). Courses will be taught at the Bachelor's and/or Master's level in English.

Knowledge of the German language is helpful but not required. The department is committed to diversity and inclusion.

Applicants should have a PhD or be close to completion and should show strong commitment to research in the field of international economics.

Electronic applications should include a cover letter, a CV, three letters of recommendation and a job market paper via the website econjobmarket.org. The review of applications begins immediately and continues until the position is filled.

Interviews will be conducted online or, if suitable, in Mainz (Frankfurt region).

Contact: philip.saure@uni-mainz.de

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  • Curriculum vitae
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  • Additional paper (optional)
  • Letters of reference: 3
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