Doctoral Researcher in Economic Theory, or in Empirical Microeconomics, or in Econometrics, or in Behavioural/ Experimental Economics (m/f/d)

Doctoral Researcher in Economic Theory, Empirical Microeconomics, Econometrics, or Behavioural/Experimental Economics (m/f/d)

Working hours: Part time, 75 % Location: Düsseldorf Start date: 01.01.2027 Limited until: 31.12.2028

Tasks & Responsibilities

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

Qualifications

• Completed scientific university education (M.Sc. / M.A. / Diploma / Magister) in Economics or a related quantitative-mathematical discipline with outstanding grades
• 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
• Excellent command of the English language

Our Offer

• Pay scale grouping up to EGr. 13 TV-L, depending on personal qualification
• Qualification position under the Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academia (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz-WissZeitVG) with the goal of obtaining a PhD
• Initial contract limited to 2 years, with the option for prolongation by two additional years upon reaching agreed targets
• Focus on Competition Economics and Regulatory Issues in research and teaching, with close links to competition policy practice
• Supervision of research topics in Applied Microeconomics, including Behavioural Economics, Experimental Economics, International Economics, and Econometrics
• Participation in courses and seminars focusing on the topics of the graduate programme

Benefits

• Company pension grant
• Flexitime
• International work environment
• Union rates payment
• Capital-forming benefits
• Good transport connection
• Free parking

About Us

The Düsseldorf Graduate School of Economics (DGSE) and the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE) provide an excellent platform for doctoral education. Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf promotes diversity and is certified as a family-friendly university. Applications from people of all genders are expressly welcome. The university upholds the principle of "Excellence through Diversity" and has signed the "Diversity Charter". Applications from women and severely disabled persons (or those regarded as equal status according to Book IX of the German Social Code) are encouraged.

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