Ph.D. position in Public Economics / Political Economy

The Department of Public Finance (Prof. Dr. Florian Morath) at the University of Innsbruck is seeking to fill a position as a 

Research Associate (Ph.D. position)

in the field of Applied Microeconomics, in particular Public Economics and Political Economy.

The appointment will be for a period of 4 years (20 hours per week; extended to 30 hours per week upon submission of the “doctoral thesis agreement”), starting on February 15, 2027 or by agreement. The successful candidate will join the Faculty of Economics and Statistics at the University of Innsbruck. For more information about the faculty please visit our website at https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/econstat/.

The successful candidate will conduct independent research for a Ph.D. dissertation in Applied Microeconomics. The position also includes limited teaching obligations and administrative support duties. 

We offer:

• A vibrant and dynamic research environment with a strong research focus on Applied Microeconomics, Behavioral Economics, and Experimental Economics
• Close integration into the Faculty of Economics and Statistics, an international center of theory-based empirical and experimental research, as well as into the interdisciplinary research area Economics, Politics & Society
• Participation in the joint Ph.D. program offered by the University of Innsbruck and the University of Linz
• Numerous opportunities to interact and collaborate with researchers within and beyond the Faculty
• Participation in research seminars and international conferences
• Opportunities for international exchange and collaboration

Your qualifications include:

• A Master’s degree or equivalent in Economics or a related field (to be completed by the start date of the appointment)
• Excellent analytical skills and knowledge of quantitative methods (e.g., game theory, econometric methods, experimental economics)
• Very good command of English; ability to teach in German
• Social skills, teamwork abilities, communication skills

The starting salary before taxes for this position amounts to € 1.888 per month (paid 14 times per year) for an employment of 20 hours/week and will be increased to € 2.832 per month for 30 hours/week once the dissertation agreement has been signed. Furthermore, the University of Innsbruck offers numerous employee benefits (https://www.uibk.ac.at/en/career/additional-benefits/).

We are looking forward to receiving your online application by November 19, 2026. Should you have any questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Florian Morath at florian.morath@uibk.ac.at.

Please apply at: https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=16018

Your application should include: a cover letter; a curriculum vitae; academic transcripts; a brief description of your research interests or, alternatively, the topic of your Master’s thesis.

The University of Innsbruck emphasizes equal opportunities and diversity in its personnel policy.

The University of Innsbruck strives to increase the percentage of women and thus expressly encourages women to apply. This is particularely true for leading positions and scientific job offers. In case of underrepresentation women with the same qualifications will be given priority.

The University of Innsbruck bears the "We are inclusive" seal of approval. We therefore expressly invite qualified individuals with disabilities and/or chronic illnesses to apply.

The full, legally binding call for application (in German) can be found at:

https://lfuonline.uibk.ac.at/public/karriereportal.details?asg_id_in=16018

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