Postdoctoral researcher in Economic History (f/m/x)

The candidate will be part of the ERC-funded research group of Professor Erik Hornung. Collaboration with other members of the DFG-funded Cluster of Excellence ‘ECONtribute: Markets & Public Policy’ (jointly with the University of Bonn) and the Department of Economics is welcome.

The successful candidate is expected to:

• contribute to the research of the Department, in particular within the ERC-funded project „Entrenched: Elite Capture and Social Mobility“
• teach one course and one seminar per year in the fields of economic history and development economics. Teaching requirements amount to 75 hours per year.

The successful candidate is has the following profile:

• Talented applied economist at an early career stage, working in the fields of economic history, long-run development and related fields.
• PhD in economics or other relevant discipline (or close to completion).
• Strong background in (micro-)econometric analysis, causal inference and quantitative research methods.
• Publishing record or evidence of potential to publish in international peer-reviewed economics journals.

We offer:

• opportunities to advance your career in a cooperative research environment within a broad scientific network
• a diverse working environment with equal opportunities
• support in balancing work and family life
• extensive advanced training opportunities
• occupational health management offers
• flexible working time models, full-time positions suitable for job sharing
• opportunity to work remotely

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (Landesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

The position is available as soon as possible on a full-time basis (39,83 hours per week). It is limited to a term of five years. If the applicant meets the relevant wage requirements and personal qualifications, the salary is based on remuneration group 13 TV-L of the pay scale for the German public sector.

Please apply online with proof of the required qualifications without a photo under: https://jobportal.uni-koeln.de/. The application should include a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, your job market paper and the names of two referees. The reference number is Wiss2412-05. The application deadline is 17 January 2025.
For further inquiries, please contact Erik Hornung (hornung@wiso.uni-koeln.de) .

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