Research fellow/Ph.D. candidate in Econometrics (f/m/d)

We are one of the youngest universities in Germany and think in terms of opportunities rather than limitations. In the heart of the Ruhr metropolis, we develop ideas with a future. We are strong in research and teaching, live diversity, promote potential, and are committed to upholding educational equality.

The University of Duisburg-Essen (Campus Essen) seeks to fill the position of a

Research fellow/Ph.D. candidate in Econometrics (f/m/d)

at the Chair of Econometrics (three-year contract, Pay group 13 TV-L, 100 %) as soon as possible.

Application Deadline: 2024-08-09

Type: Phd candidate

Reference Number: 409-24

The Chairs of Econometrics and Financial Econometrics are part of the Department of Economics, consisting of 12 professorships, at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics. The department cooperates closely with the economics faculties in Bochum, Dortmund and Duisburg as part of the University Alliance Ruhr (https://www.uaruhr.de/index.html.en), among others contributing to the Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (https://www.rgs-econ.org/).

Your main tasks are to

• conduct independent research as well as collaborate in research projects of the chair
• publish in international journals
• prepare and deliver tutorials and lectures
• contribute to some tasks in the administration of the chair

Your profile

• a Masters university degree in economics, statistics, econometrics, or mathematics (or comparable) of at least 8 semesters, with competitive grades
• a Ph.D. degree in econometrics or a related field is desirable
• interest in the (further) development of econometric methods, preferably in research areas of the chairs (e.g. panel data, hypothesis testing, time series analysis, financial econometrics)
• an affinity for teaching that is innovative in terms of content and technology
• good knowledge of statistical programming packages (e.g., R, python)

What we offer

• a versatile spectrum of tasks in a vibrant and research-intensive environment
• an interesting, responsible job with great creative potential
• a stimulating working atmosphere as part of a dynamic team
• the possibility to pursue a Ph.D. with many supporting opportunities
• attractive renumeration of approx. 55,000 €/p.a. 
• family friendliness: flexible and individual care for your children
• ongoing training opportunities, a discounted public transport ticket as well as sports and recreational activities
• remote work, if desired

Application

The University of Duisburg-Essen aims to promote the diversity of its members, see https://www.uni-due.de/diversity/. We strive to increase the proportion of women in our scientific staff and therefore strongly encourage applications from women with relevant qualifications. Pursuant to the State Equal Opportunities Act, women are given preferential consideration if they have the same qualifications.

Applications from severely disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of §2, Subsection 3, SGB IX, are welcome.

Please direct your application with the usual documents, quoting the reference number 409-24, to Prof. Dr. Christoph Hanck, Universität Duisburg-Essen, Fakultät für Wirtschaftswissenschaften, 45117 Essen, Germany, Phone: +49 201 18 32263, e-mail: christoph.hanck@vwl.uni-due.de

The complete and official announcement (in German) can be found here: https://www.uni-due.de/karriere/stelle.php?kennziffer=409-24 

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