Two PhD candidates (f/m/d) (75%)
for the Dresden branch Economics
To strengthen our team in Dresden, we are looking for two PhD students to work in the research area "Business Cycle and Growth" or “Regional Economics” as well as for a PhD in Economics at the Faculty of Economics at the TU Dresden.
The Dresden branch, founded by the ifo Institute in 1993, conducts
empirical economic research. Your research is oriented towards the special
concerns of the new federal states and in particular the Free State
of Saxony and advises policy makers on the basis of evidence-based economic
research. Many of the research findings can also be applied to other
structurally weak regions. The branch's researchers examine, for example,
how policymakers can make structural change socially acceptable, what
factors influence economic development and how to respond to current
and future fiscal challenges. The effects of demographic change are
also an important cross-cutting topic at ifo Dresden. In addition, the
branch produces regular economic forecasts for eastern Germany and Saxony.
The ifo Institute is one of the leading economic research institutes
in Europe. It works on economically and politico-economic issues of
international relevance at the highest scientific level and with an
international impact and develops research-based recommendations for
action for politics, business and society. Through its five fields of
activity - research, promotion of young researchers, political consulting,
participation in public debates and information/services - it contributes
to maintaining and increasing sustainable economic prosperity and social
participation under constantly changing conditions.
Do you want to know more about us and your career opportunities?
Meet us at
https://www.ifo.de/en/about-us/ifo-career.
Why ifo?
- You can expect an interesting and challenging job at one of
the leading economic research institutes in Europe.
- You will conduct policy-oriented empirical economic research.
- You will profit from comprehensive further scientific qualification
at one of Germany’s best economics faculties.
- In line with our claim "Shaping the Economic Debate", you will
make your research results accessible to the general public and
thus contribute to the economic debate.
- Your working contract will initially be limited to three years
with an option to extend depending on the progress of your PhD.
- Your salary is based on - the collective agreement for the public
service of the Länder (German public service pay scale TV-L E13,
75%).
- Through our close connection to the CESifo network with over
1,800 members from all over the world, you will have the opportunity
to network and to acquire enriching international experience.
- We support you in your work, personal development and work-life-balance
with flexible working hours, the opportunity to partly work from
home, many opportunities for further training and education.
- Employees who move to Munich or the surrounding area from a
radius of 200 km or more receive a relocation allowance after passing
their probationary period.
Your area of responsibility
- Position 1: You will regularly monitor and analyze economic
developments in eastern Germany and Saxony and work independently
on the branch's economic forecasts. In addition, you will support
the work of the branch office in other projects relevant to the
topic.
- Position 2: You analyze regional economic developments (for
example: with respect to the effects of regional transfers or with
respect to the regional and sectoral effects of transforming technologies).
In addition, you will support the work of the branch office in other
projects relevant to the topic.
- As part of your doctorate, you will conduct empirical or theoretical
research on topics in the field of "macroeconomics" and/or "sustainable
growth" or “regional economics”.
- You will publish your scientific results in international journals.
- You are involved in the transfer of knowledge from research
to practice, e.g. by publishing your scientific findings in a generally
understandable way in our in-house journal "ifo Dresden berichtet"
and, if desired, by participating in public discourse.
- You will participate in the structured doctoral training of
the TU Dresden (University of Excellence).
What we expect from you
- You have completed your master's degree in economics with very
good results.
- You have a solid knowledge of the basics of economics and the
relevant empirical methods (knowledge of STATA or R is advantageous).
- You have the ability to express even complicated scientific
issues in German in a generally understandable way.
- With a good command of written and spoken English, you can move
confidently in the international researcher field.
- You are a team player, appreciate the professional exchange
with your colleagues and like to take responsibility for yourself
and others.
We promote professional equality regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or belief, disability, age or sexual identity. We strive to increase the proportion of women in research and therefore expressly encourage women to apply.
Your application
Interested? Then please send us your application documents with the
2023-007 ND-Dok by
26 March 2023 using the form
here.
Please attach a cover letter, your CV, references and other documents
relevant to your application in the lower section of the form.
Letters of recommendation can be sent directly from the creator to the
following email address:
Recruiting@ifo.de.
The letters will then be added to your application in our system and
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If you have any questions, please contact
recruiting@ifo.de. For subject-specific
information, please contact Prof. Dr. Joachim Ragnitz (
ragnitz@ifo.de;
0351/26476-17).