Research Associate (m/f/d)
On-Site
Phd candidate, researcher / analyst
OPEN
The research group of the Chair of Empirical Microeconomics at the Institute of Economics at Leuphana University Lüneburg focuses on: (1) individual consumer decisions with regard to social responsibility and sustainability; (2) incentive and distributional effects of various energy and climate policy instruments; (3) social identity; and (4) effects of generative AI on behavior and productivity. We coordinate the research cluster “Behavioral Economics and Societal Transformation”, which consolidates behavioral economics expertise across seven universities in Lower Saxony. The cluster comprises approximately 15 professors and 30 doctoral researchers and postdoctoral fellows, and focuses in particular on transformational topics such as climate change, digitalization and automation, migration and war, and demographic change.
The Chair of Empirical Microeconomics (Prof. Dr. Mario Mechtel) at the Leuphana School of Public Affairs is seeking, at the earliest possible date, a committed, motivated, and responsible individual for the position of Research Associate (m/f/d) (Salary grade EG 13 TV-L, 75 %, fixed-term for a period of 3 years)
Your responsibilities:
- Independent academic development (doctoral dissertation/PhD)
- Teaching responsibilities (in particular tutorial sessions at Bachelor’s level), predominantly in English (3 contact hours per week/SWS)
- Academic services for the Institute of Economics
- Study program administration
Your profile:
- An excellent or very good university degree with a focus on economics (Master’s degree or equivalent)
- Interest in behavioral economics research
- Good IT skills (standard applications; knowledge of Stata, oTree/Python is an advantage)
- Excellent command of English
- High level of self-motivation, flexibility, and resilience
- Strong analytical skills, intellectual curiosity, and a willingness to explore and implement new processes and topics
- Enthusiasm for and commitment to close teamwork
What we offer:
You will join a research-oriented team and have the opportunity to pursue your doctoral degree within the PhD program “Behavioral Economics and Societal Transformation”, while benefiting from intensive academic exchange with members of the Institute of Economics and external guests. We regularly organize academic conferences, providing an excellent entry point into national and international networks. The activities of the research cluster “Behavioral Economics and Societal Transformation”, coordinated by Prof. Dr. Mechtel, will be available to you.
How to apply:
For questions regarding the content of the position, please do not hesitate to contact Prof. Dr. Mario Mechtel (mario.mechtel@leuphana.de).
Leuphana University of Lüneburg promotes professional gender equality and heterogeneity among its members. Applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications. Please also note our data protection information for applicants.
Please submit all required documents (without a photograph) via our application portal by 3 July 2026. We look forward to receiving your application.
Universitätsallee 1
21335 Lüneburg , Deutschland
