Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x) at the Chair of Economics, esp Public Economics

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. It develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit their productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the Faculty of Business and Economics, the Chair of Economics, esp Public Economics offers a position as

Research Associate / PhD Student (m/f/x)
(subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting at the earliest possible date (not later than March 1, 2025). The position is limited to 3 years with 75% of the full-time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position aims at obtaining further academic qualification (usually PhD).

Tasks: You participate in the scientific research of the Chair. Current research projects deal with allocative problems of public economics and with political economy, especially in an international context. We offer you the opportunity to present your research at international conferences. The writing of a cumulative dissertation is a central part of your tasks. In addition, you will teach courses, supervise theses, and participate in academic self-governance.

Requirements: You have a university degree in economics or business administration (master's or diploma) with above-average grades and have sound theoretical knowledge, especially in the field of microeconomics. Knowledge in public economics as well as in econometric methods would be an advantage. You have a high degree of initiative, a very good command of English as well as good analytical skills.

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The University is a certified family-friendly university and offers a Dual Career Service. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Please submit your detailed application including the usual documents by November 14, 2024 (stamped arrival date of the university central mail service or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies) to: TU Dresden, Fakultät Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Professur für Volkswirtschaftslehre, insbesondere Finanzwissenschaft, Herrn Prof. Dr. Marcel Thum, Helmholtzstr. 10, 01069 Dresden, Germany or via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to yvonne.bludau@tu-dresden.de. Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

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