Advertiser: Alfred-Weber-Institute for Economics, Heidelberg University

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

Position type(s): Postdoctoral Scholar

Location of job: Bergheimer Str. 58, Heidelberg, 69115, Germany

Degree required: Doctorate

Job start date: Flexible

Job duration: 6 years

Letters of reference required: 2

Target date for applications: 15 Nov 2026

Application deadline: 31 Jan 2027 midnight UTC (accepting applications)

Posting end date: 31 Jan 2027

Interviews: Interviews will be conducted remotely by video starting December, 2026.

Ad text:

The Chair for Labor Economics / New Political Economy (Prof. Simon Görlach PhD) at the Alfred-Weber-Institute for Economics at the University of Heidelberg invites applications for two

Post-doctoral Researcher

Positions in economics and/or data science. The initial contract is for three years, with the possibility of renewal. Positions are full-time (13 TV-L) and based in Heidelberg.

Candidate Profile

The successful candidate should demonstrate the potential to produce high-quality research suitable for publication in leading academic journals. We seek applicants with a strong background in quantitative economics and econometrics. Candidates should demonstrate the potential to produce high-quality research suitable for publication in leading academic journals. For one of the positions, a solid understanding of data science and machine learning methods is an asset. Applicants must have (or must be expected to obtain soon) a doctoral degree in economics or related fields. German language knowledge is not required.

Job Description

The University of Heidelberg offers an exceptional research environment, and the expectation is that post-doctoral researchers pursue independent high-quality academic research. Research activities (such as presenting at international conferences) will be actively supported by the chair and generous funding is available. Other tasks include contributions to external grant applications, as well as contributions to the chair’s teaching portfolio and supervision of degree theses. The formal teaching requirement for the position is two weekly contact hours per semester (SWS).

Application Process

As an equal opportunity employer, Heidelberg University actively encourages applications by women. Preference will be given to disabled applicants with equal qualifications. For full consideration, please submit your application (cover letter explaining your interest in the position, CV including hyperlinks to research papers, a job market paper, and two or more reference letters) via econjobmarket.org by 15 November 2026 (12:00 a.m. UTC).

Virtual interviews will be held in December 2025, primarily as part of the European Job Market.

For further information about the position, contact Prof. Simon Görlach PhD (simon.goerlach@awi.uni-heidelberg.de).