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Post-Doctoral Researcher in Economics (f/m/d)

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Duisburg
Stellenbeschreibung

Open minded

We are a young, innovative university located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis. We pride ourselves in outstanding research and teaching, think in terms of opportunities rather than limitations and develop ideas with a view to the future. Diversity is an integral part of our culture as we promote potential and are committed to upholding genuine equity in education.

Location

Duisburg

Application area

Mercator School of Management, chair Microeconomics and International Economics

post-doctoral researcher in Economics (f/m/d, No. 077-26)

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Start of employment

2026-09-01

Duration of employment

36 month (end of project)

Working time

39 hours 50 minutes (100%)

Your main tasks

  • Active participation in the chair's research projects, with a specific focus on the DFG-funded project Financing, Production, and Dissemination of Science.
  • Conducting independent research within a dynamic academic environment.
  • The position provides ample opportunity and support for further academic qualification.

Your profile

  • A completed university degree and a Ph.D. (Promotion) in Economics (candidates in the final stages of their doctoral studies will also be considered).
  • A research focus in at least one of the following areas: Economic Theory, Game Theory, or Industrial Organization.
  • Excellent proficiency in theoretical methods of economics.
  • Professional fluency in English (both written and spoken).

We offer you

  • an interesting and varied role in a research-intensive environment with international exchange
  • an interesting and responsible role with great potential for development, in which you will get to know the varied tasks and developments of the research transfer and establish contacts in almost all areas of the UDE
  • a working environment with respectful and appreciative interaction
  • an enjoyable working atmosphere in a dynamic team
  • the opportunity to undertake a PhD with numerous support services
  • family-friendly working conditions, including childcare and advice on care duties
  • a wide range of training and development opportunities and individual induction
  • very good public transport links and free parking
  • attractive sports and health offerings (university sports)
  • the option of homeworking

Application deadline

2026-03-23

Code number

077-26-1

Application

Please submit your application, including the standard supporting documents (CV, motivation letter, Job Market Paper, as well as at most 2 recommendation letters) quoting the reference number 077-26 per email to Prof. Eugen Kovac, eugen.kovac@uni-due.de.

Information about the job

Information regarding the Faculty and the recruiting department can be found at:

https://www.msm.uni-due.de.

Learn more

University of Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members. www.uni-due.de/diversity/en

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given preferential consideration.

Applications from suitable disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of § 2 para. 3 SGB IX are desired.

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