Postdoctoral Scholar – Berlin Campus (Germany)

Employer: ESCP Business School

Location: Berlin (Germany)

Salary: Competitive

Application Deadline: 31 January, 2026

Job Description & Qualifications

Candidates for the Postdoctoral Fellow position should have completed, or be close to completing, a Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field. We are looking for applicants with strong research interests in behavioral, experimental, or applied microeconomics, particularly in areas such as beliefs, economic disparities, narratives, moral decision-making, or childhood development. Preference will be given to candidates who demonstrate the potential to produce high-quality research and who show evidence of strong communication and presentation skills.

The successful candidate will join the Economics group at ESCP Business School and contribute to its research, teaching, and broader academic activities. The position offers substantial time for independent research, as well as opportunities for collaboration within the chair (of Dr. Kai Barron) and the wider economics community in Berlin. Postdoctoral Fellows are also encouraged to participate in international conferences and to engage with colleagues across ESCP’s campuses in London, Madrid, Paris, Turin, and Warsaw.

This is an excellent opportunity for early-career researchers in behavioral economics or applied micro to join a world-leading business school with an outstanding research infrastructure. We offer a supportive and collaborative environment, strong mentorship, opportunities for co-authorship, and competitive pay and benefits.

The job starting date is September 01, 2026.

Application Procedure

Applications will be received via EconJobMarket https://econjobmarket.org/ until 31 January, 2026. We encourage candidates to submit their applications early, as we will review them on a rolling basis as they arrive. Application packages should include:

- Cover letter.

- CV.

- Three letters of recommendation.

- Job Market Paper.

- Research statement

- Teaching statement – including teaching evaluations, when available.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION : Please submit your full application via EconJobMarket. However, please also submit your CV, cover letter, JMP, research and teaching statements via the ESCP application system here: https://tinyurl.com/BerlinESCPEcon

About the Organization

ESCP Business School is a pan-European institution founded in 1819, with campuses in Berlin, London, Madrid, Paris, Turin, and Warsaw.

Every year, ESCP welcomes over 10,000 students and 6,000 managers from more than 120 nationalities. Its strength lies in its high-quality research orientation and its numerous first-rate business training programs, both general and specialized (Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, Executive MBA, Ph.D., and Executive Education), all of which incorporate a multi-campus experience. And its faculty of research-active professors represents over 40 nationalities across all European campuses.

ESCP Business School is ranked #5 in Europe by the Financial Times. Among its several renowned programs, the Master in Finance ranks #1 worldwide, the Executive MBA #2, and the Master in Management #7.

The finance department at ESCP offers a stimulating research environment, complete with excellent research funding, comprehensive data access, and attractive teaching loads. The remuneration package is competitive at the European level.

Additional Information

The application deadline is 31 January, 2026. The first round of interviews with selected candidates will be conducted online in February 2026.