Doctoral Researcher in Economic Theory, or in Empiri...

The Düsseldorf Graduate School of Economics (DGSE) and the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE) are inviting applications for a position as Doctoral Researcher in Economic Theory, or in Empirical Microeconomics, or in Econometrics, or in Behavioural/ Experimental Economics (m/f/d) .

Working hours: Part time, 75 % Location: Düsseldorf Start date: Limited until: Payment group: EGr. 13 TV-L

Tasks & Responsibilities

Main tasks:

• Research and teaching in the area of Economic Theory, Empirical Microeconomics, Econometrics, Industrial Organisation, Behavioural/ Experimental Economics or International Economics

Qualifications

Your profile:

• A completed scientific university education (M.Sc. / M.A. / Diploma / Magister) in Economics or in a related quantitative-mathematical discipline with outstanding grades
• Talented and motivated applicants with a strong interest in Economic Theory and Policy, Industrial Organization, Behavioural Economics, International Economics, Empirical Economics or Econometrics
• Very good knowledge of theoretical and empirical economic methods and an excellent command of the English language

Our Offer

• The pay scale grouping will be, depending on the personal qualification of the applicant, up to pay grade 13 TV-L
• The employment is initially limited to a period of 2 years with an option for prolongation by two additional years if the applicant reaches the targets agreed upon with his/her supervisor during the hiring process
• It is a qualification position in the sense of the Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academia (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz-WissZeitVG), which is to promote the scientific qualification of the employee. The qualification target of this position is a PhD
• The DGSE’s specific focus on Competition Economics and Regulatory Issues in research and teaching and the close links of DICE to competition policy practice provide an excellent platform for the education of doctoral students
• Besides Competition Economics and Policy, we supervise other research topics in Applied Microeconomics, such as Behavioural Economics, Experimental Economics, International Economics and Econometrics
• Doctoral students participate in courses and seminars which focus on the topics of the graduate programme

Benefits

• Company pension
• Flexitime
• International work environment
• Union rates
• Payment of capital-forming benefits
• Good transport connection
• Free parking

About Us

Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf aims at increasing the percentage of female employees. Applications from women will therefore be given preference in cases of equal aptitude, ability and professional achievements, unless there are exceptional reasons for choosing another applicant.

Applications from suitably qualified severely disabled persons or disabled persons regarded as being of equal status according to Book IX of the German Social Code (SGB – Soziales Gesetzbuch) are encouraged.

Heinrich Heine University upholds the principle of "Excellence through Diversity" . It has signed the "Diversity Charter" and successfully participated in the Stifterverband's audit "Shaping Diversity" . It is certified as a family-friendly university and has set itself the goal of promoting diversity among its staff. Applications from people of all genders are expressly welcome.

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