PhD Candidate / Research Associate in Political Economy and Empirical Economic Research
Join a collaborative research team at Helmut-Schmidt-University and the HWWI to study international trade and migration.
Best for:Best for early-career economists with strong quantitative skills and an interest in international trade and migration policy.
Overview
The Helmut-Schmidt-University (HSU/UniBw H) and the Hamburg Institute of International Economics (HWWI) are seeking a motivated researcher to join their faculty for a three-year fixed-term position. The successful candidate will conduct empirical research in international economics, with a specific focus on foreign trade and migration dynamics. This role offers the opportunity to pursue further academic qualifications, such as a PhD or habilitation, while contributing to policy-relevant economic debates. The position is based in Hamburg and involves a mix of research, teaching, and administrative responsibilities within a collaborative academic environment.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research in international economics with a focus on trade and migration.
- Assist in the acquisition of third-party funded research projects.
- Contribute to teaching activities at the university (typically 2 hours per week).
- Engage in academic self-administration and general administrative tasks.
- Pursue personal academic qualification, such as a doctoral degree or habilitation.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent in Economics or a related quantitative field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: German and English (minimum B2 level).
Instruction: German and English
- Strong background in economics or quantitative social sciences.
- Proficiency in empirical research methods, particularly causal inference.
- Excellent command of German and English (minimum B2 level).
- Strong team-working skills and interest in interdisciplinary collaboration.
- Must meet the requirements for employment under the German Public Service Tariff (TVöD).
- Must be eligible for employment under the Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-08-23
Please submit your application documents in a single PDF file via email to the provided address. Ensure you include the reference number WiSo-2426 in your application to be considered.
- CV
- Academic transcripts
- Cover letter
Contact
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