Research assistant / Doctoral student (100%, E13 TV-L) International Economics

Your responsibilities lie in contributing to the research and teaching activities of the Chair of International Economics. You conduct independent research on questions related to international trade, international finance and/ or international migration, and you teach courses in international economics (four hours per week during the teaching period).

You must possess (or be about to finish) a university Master’s degree in Economics or a related discipline. We are seeking someone who is curious, eager to learn, and passionate about research and teaching in international economics. You have a very good command of written and spoken English, excellent communication skills, and you enjoy working in a team.

Ideally you have a solid background in international economics, in particular in the theory and empirics of international trade, and the willingness to develop further in these areas. Strong skills in theoretical modeling, econometric analysis, and/ or computational methods are an advantage. The ideal candidate has first experience in conducting independent research. First experience in empirical analysis using statistical software (such as R, Stata, or Python) is an advantage. A basic command of German is useful but not a requirement.

The Chair of International Economics at the University of Oldenburg offers a pleasant and stimulating work environment. We offer intensive support during your doctoral studies, opportunities for collaborating with senior and junior researchers in international teams, as well as the academic freedom and funding for developing your independent research agenda. Oldenburg is a nice and modern city offering a high quality of life.

Further information: The position serves for personal scientific qualification in the form of a doctorate. The position is limited to a period of three years, with a possibility of extension (up to a maximum of six years total). 100% working hours correspond to 39.8 hours per week.

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Peter Eppinger (peter.eppinger@uol.de).

Please send your complete application documents, including a cover letter stating your motivation, your CV, copies of degree certificates, the transcript of your Master’s degree program, an academic text you have authored (e.g. your Master’s thesis), and the contact details of two references (who are active in the academic field), as a single PDF document to catharina.schramm@uol.de by 15.08.2025 (keyword: “Application International Economics”).

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