PhD position

The Institute of Economics and Law at the University of Stuttgart is seeking a PhD student / Research Associate (m/f/d) for the Political Economy of Global Development Lab

Your Tasks:

• Independent scientific research in the lab’s research areas with the goal of completing your
  PhD in Economics.
• Presenting research results at international conferences.
• Collaborating in international research projects.
• Participating in PhD courses (Doctoral Program in Economics at the University of
  Hohenheim) and summer schools.
• Teaching tutorials (3 semester hours per week, good German language skills required).

Your Profile:

• An above-average university degree (Master’s or Diploma) in Economics or a related
  quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Political Science/Public Policy).
• Interest in topics in one or more of the following areas: economic inequality, fairness and
  justice views, political economy, and/or development economics.
• Excellent knowledge of empirical methods/econometrics and experience with statistical
  software (e.g., Stata, R, Python).
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken.

Application deadline: June 18, 2024

Postdoc Position

The Institute of Economics and Law at the University of Stuttgart is seeking an Assistant Professor (fixed-term) / Research Associate (m/f/d) for the Political Economy of Global Development Lab.

Your Tasks:

• Independent scientific research in the lab’s research areas with the aim of further
  qualification.
• Publication of research in high-ranking international peer-reviewed journals.
• Presentation of research results at international conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Participation in or independent application for and implementation of third-party funded
  projects.
• Establishment of research collaborations.
• Participation in organizing workshops.
• Teaching (4 semester hours per week, good German language skills required).

Your Profile:

• An outstanding PhD in Economics or a related quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Political
  Science/Public Policy).
• Excellent knowledge of empirical methods (e.g., applied microeconometrics and/or machine
  learning) and/or experimental methods (e.g., lab and field experiments and/or survey design).
• Interest in topics in one or more of the following areas: economic inequality, concepts of
  fairness and justice, political economy, and/or development economics.
• Ability to work independently, good organizational skills, and high motivation.
• Very good command of English, both written and spoken.
• International experience is an advantage.

Application deadline: June 18, 2024