2024-04 Postdoctoral Researcher in Labor Economics (f/m/x, 100%)

2 Feb 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) - Member of the Leibniz Association

Department

Structural Change and Productivity

Research Field

Economics » Labour market economics
Economics » Labour economics
Demography

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)

Country

Germany

Application Deadline

31 Mar 2024 - 12:00 (Europe/Berlin)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Hours Per Week

40

Offer Starting Date

1 Sep 2024

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Reference Number

2024-04

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

The Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) – Member of the Leibniz Association is offering the position of a

Postdoctoral Researcher inLabor Economics (f/m/x, 100%)
JEL Classification: J

assigned to the Department of Structural Change and Productivity , starting in the fall term 2024 or earlier. The contract will be limited to two years. The place of employment is Halle (Saale). Your remuneration entitlement corresponds to pay group 13 of the German public sector salary scheme TV-L.

At the IWH

Researchers at the Structural Change and Productivity department study the behavior of workers and firms. By using microeconometric methods that are grounded in economic theory, our main research areas include

• analyses of the wage formation process and wage inequality including the role of unions, workers, and firms, and
• the impact of technological change on skill requirements and labour demand.

We seek to answer these questions in close collaborations with fellow academics from across the globe.

What we offer

The Halle Institute for Economic Research is closely linked with the national and international scientific community. We offer a vibrant, international research environment, light non-research duties, an outstanding database infrastructure, an active seminar culture, and generous research support.

Your profile/Your motivation

You are a curious, creative, and highly motivated to undertake research on relevant topics. The requirements for the position are: the completion of a PhD in Economics by summer of 2024 at the latest, the potential for successful publications in excellent journals, and ideally an existing network of international research collaborations. It is expected that the candidate is prepared to take responsibility for research-related policy work. Knowledge of German is not a requirement for the position.

Further information

The IWH considers itself a family-friendly employer that guarantees equal opportunities. Remuneration and benefits correspond to the German public sector salary scheme. We highly appreciate diversity and are thus pleased to receive any application ‒ irrespective of gender, nationality, disability, or ethnic and social background. Applications from disabled persons will be given priority in the case of equal suitability, ability and professional expertise. Please indicate a severe disability in your application. The IWH aims to increase the proportion of female researchers and specifically encourages women to apply.

Application procedure

We will review applications on an ongoing basis until the closure of this vacancy on March 31, 2024. Your application should include your CV, list of publications, references, teaching experience and evaluation, list of conference talks and successfully acquired third-party funds. Please address it with indication 2024-04 and submit it electronically in a single pdf file to [email protected] . For inquiries, please contact Steffen Müller ([email protected] ).

Requirements

Research Field

Economics

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Additional Information
Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH)

Country

Germany

State/Province

Saxony-Anhalt

City

Halle (Saale)

Postal Code

06108

Street

Kleine Maerkerstr. 8

Where to apply

E-mail

[email protected]

Contact

State/Province

Saxony-Anhalt

City

Halle (Saale)

Website

https://www.iwh-halle.de/en/career/jobs/2024-04/
https://www.iwh-halle.de/en/

Street

Kleine Maerkerstraße 8

Postal Code

D-06108

E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED