The Institute for Microeconomics at the Department of Economics at the University of Bonn is recruiting postdoctoral researchers in microeconomic theory. The appointments will be for three years, starting in fall 2027 or earlier.

The successful candidates will join an international team of researchers at the Department of Economics at the University of Bonn. The microeconomic theory group consists of 12 faculty members and a dynamic group of postdocs. It runs a weekly seminar series with international visitors and a weekly lunch seminar with internal speakers, and regularly organizes international workshops. Further information about the institute is available at https://www.econ.uni-bonn.de/micro/en.

German language skills are not required. The positions come with teaching obligations, which can be fulfilled in English. Salaries are regulated by the German Higher Education Law and set according to the E13 TV-L scheme. A generous research budget is available, with funds for research visits, conference travel, and research assistance.

Applicants should hold a Ph.D. in economics or a related field and have a publication record or demonstrate the potential to publish in leading journals. Applications from candidates working at the intersection of economics and theoretical computer science are also welcome.

Please apply via EconJobMarket. Applications should include a cover letter, a CV, a job market paper, and at least two reference letters. Applications without formal reference letters can be considered if explained in detail in the cover letter.

Applications will be reviewed starting December 1, 2026, until the positions are filled. Interview invitations will be sent out in early to mid-January, and interviews will take place in mid-January. For inquiries, please contact Prof. Florian Brandl (florian.brandl@uni-bonn.de).

The University of Bonn promotes an open, respectful, and non-discriminatory academic culture and is actively committed to equal opportunity and family friendliness. We aim to eliminate structural disadvantages and to strengthen diversity in research, teaching, and administration. Therefore, we welcome all applications, regardless of ethnic or social background, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, disability, or age.

Applications from women and people with a documented severe disability (or equivalent status) will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equality Act (LGG) NRW and Social Code (SGB) IX.