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PhD Position (m/f/d) in Macroeconomics at the University of Hohenheim, 50%, TV-L EG13, starting October 1st, 2025 or later

The Chair of Monetary and International Macroeconomics at the University of Hohenheim invites applications for a PhD position starting October 1st, 2025 or later in the area of Macroeconomics.

Your Profile

• An excellent Master level degree in Economics or related fields with a strong background in macroeconomics and econometrics and/or numerical methods (students close to completing their Master´s degree are also encouraged to apply)
• Strong quantitative and programming skills (MATLAB, Python, or similar)
• The ability to work independently on an own research agenda
• Ability to work both independently and as part of a research team
• Excellent collaboration skills with flexibility and strong teamwork
• Very good written and spoken communication skills of both German and English language

We Offer

The infrastructure of a modern research environment with excellent contacts to the scientific community. You will be working in a very attractive working environment in the Institute of Economics at the University of Hohenheim and an enthusiastic team of colleagues. Our department provides a vibrant research atmosphere with regular seminars, workshops, and conferences, access to high-quality datasets and computational resources, and funding for conference travel and research visits. You will also benefit from integration into our structured PhD program with specialized coursework. Compensation will be a half time position in accordance with the standards of the public services wage agreement of the State of Baden-Württemberg (EG13-TV-L), with the possibility of increasing to 75% employment. Starting date is October 1, 2025 or later.

Bewerbungsfrist : 15.08.2025

Bitte fügen Sie Ihrer Bewerbung folgende Unterlagen bei:

CV, cover letter describing research interests and motivation (max. 2 pages), academic transcripts, etc.), electronically to money@hohenheim.de by adding APPLICATION Research Assistant FG520A in the subject line of your email. Shoud you have any questions please contact Prof. Dr. Michael P. Evers, via email: michael.evers@uni-hohenheim.de