The Kiel Institute for the World Economy (IfW) seeks applications for a position as
Postdoctoral Researcher in International Economics and Geopolitics
in the Research Center “International Finance and Macroeconomics”. We are a young, dynamic and international research group focusing on international finance and macro as well as on international political economy. We will considerably expand our research agenda on geopolitics and international economics, e.g. on how geopolitics shapes international finance and trade. Much of our research is empirical and often takes a long-run perspective, drawing on decades or even centuries of data.
The position is strongly research oriented. There is no teaching obligation and there is only a very light administrative burden. Most importantly, you will be expected to work on relevant, high-quality research and to publish in leading economics journals. You will also be expected to contribute to the policy activities of the Kiel institute, although ideally the policy work should be based on your research output.
We are looking for a candidate who meets the following criteria:
- PhD in economics, quantitative political science or a related field (completed or close to completion).
- Excellent academic record and outstanding research potential.
- Experience and interest in international economics and/or international political economy, in particular on topics related to geopolitics and geo-economics.
- Experience in large-scale data management and/or historical data collection is an asset but not a requirement
- Experience of working on China and/or with Chinese data is an asset but not a requirement
- The working language is English; excellent English skills are therefore required. Some knowledge of German would be useful, but is not essential.
- First publications are an asset but not a requirement.
The planned contract period is three years (starting in the summer/fall of 2022), but a shorter contract is possible. Also an extension of up to six years is possible. The salary will be based on the German public sector pay scale at grade EG 14 TV L. The position is full-time, but part-time employment is possible.
The Kiel Institute is an equal opportunity employer with a certified family-friendly policy. We promote the professional opportunities of women and strongly encourage them to apply. Women with equivalent qualifications, competence, and expertise will be given preference. We are committed to employing persons with recognized disabilities and will therefore give them preference over persons without disabilities if they are equally qualified.
The review process starts in November or early December. Please include a letter of interest, your CV, transcripts of your academic record and your job market paper and make sure letters of reference are linked to your application. For additional information, please contact Prof. Christoph Trebesch (christoph.trebesch@ifw-kiel.de).