Akademische Rätin or Akademischer Rat (Post-Doc; m/f/d) in Monetary Macroeconomics

Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community.

The Institute for Money and International Finance at Leibniz University Hannover (LUH) led by Prof. Dr. Lena Dräger conducts research in applied monetary macroeconomics with a focus on central bank communication and its role for the formation of macroeconomic expectations, such as inflation expectations. We examine a variety of issues relevant to society, politics and business using experimental methods. The institute is integrated into the economics and management faculty at the LUH, which offers young scientists a professional, active and stimulating international research environment.

The Institute of Money and International Finance welcomes applications for the following position starting July 1, 2026 or at an individually arranged date: Akademische Rätin or Akademischer Rat (Post-Doc; m/f/d) in Monetary Macroeconomics (salary scale A13 NBesO, 100 %)

The position with temporary civil servant status is initially limited to 36 months and can be extended for a further 36 months.

Your role

Your responsibilities will include:

• Independent research activities
• Independent teaching as part of the institute
• Supervision of students and PhD students at the institute
• Presentation of your research at international conference and building of your research network

You will be involved in the teaching and administrative duties at the institute.

Who are we looking for?

The prerequisite is a PhD in economics. Strong knowledge of econometric methods and excellent written and spoken English skills are expected. First scientific publications in highly ranked journals are an advantage.

In addition, you should have a strong research focus in applied monetary macroeconomics and ideally conduct research on topics that are already represented at the institute, such as the formation of macroeconomic expectations, central bank communication, or household finance. A keen interest in experimental research using surveys or laboratory experiments (behavioral economics) is desirable. You should also have excellent organizational, social, and communication skills, as well as a high degree of motivation, flexibility, and initiative. Sufficient knowledge of German is essential in order to teach in German and will be expected to be acquired within 1-2 years if that is not yet the case.

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). We therefore also welcome applications from women for the above-mentioned position. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities.

Why join us?

We offer a diverse and stimulating work environment in a dedicated, research-oriented team. There exists an economic experimental lab at the faculty, which may be used for own research projects.

With more than 5.000 employees, Leibniz University Hannover is one of the largest and most attractive employers in the Hannover region. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary and international working environment, and promote personal and professional development ranging from subject-related skills to leadership and languages.

Remote work (mobile work, work from home) as well as part-time work can be arranged upon request. We support employees with balancing work and family life, through services such as back-up childcare, childcare during school holidays, and parent-child offices, as well as providing individual advice regarding family responsibilities and caring for dependants.

To promote health and well-being among employees, we offer an extensive sports programme with over 100 different sports, as well as a fitness centre with a sauna and climbing space. Health management measures, such as courses on stress management, good nutrition and relaxation, aim to ensure a healthy workplace.

Additional information

For further information on the research focus of the position and the institute, please contact Prof. Dr. Lena Dräger (email: draeger@gif.uni-hannover.de). For any other questions, please contact the institute’s secretariate (email: sekretariat@gif.uni-hannover.de). Information relevant to the institute can also be found on the webpage: https://www.gif.uni-hannover.de/en/

Please submit your application, including the usual documents as well as a research statement outlining your research ideas for a doctoral project, by January 31, 2026 in electronic form to

Email: sekretariat@gif.uni-hannover.de (Dennis Kolisch)

or alternatively by post to:
Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz Universität Hannover
Institute for Money and International Finance
Königsworther Platz 1, 30167 Hannover

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