ifo Postdoctoral Researcher / Economist (f/m/d) for the ifo Center for the Economics of Education

Tätigkeitsprofil:

To strengthen our team and join our junior faculty, we are looking for a Postdoctoral Researcher / Economist (f/m/d) with a focus on the economics of education. The position is for three years with possible extension for up to six years and can start as soon as possible at a mutually agreed date.

Our team investigates the causes and effects of education from an economic perspective. How can policy enable people to benefit from the opportunities of an open society? How can we shape our education system and educational institutions to allow everyone in society to thrive? Our team would like to answer these questions with the help of economic analyses of the effects of education on prosperity and equal opportunities. Help us and join our team!

We seek a team member who is passionate about high-quality research on policy-relevant questions, has a strong drive to further their own research agenda, is willing to give guidance for doctoral candidates, and to communicate their research to the public and media.

We, the ifo Institute, are one of the leading economic research institutes in Europe. We work on issues relevant to economics and economic policy at the highest scientific level and with an international reach, and develop research-based recommendations for action for policymakers, business and society. Through our five fields of activity – research, promotion of young researchers, policy advice, participation in public debates and information/service – we contribute 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? Check us out athttps://www.ifo.de/en/about-us/ifo-career

Your new job includes...

• Research in the field of the economics of education
• Conceiving, acquiring, managing, and working on third-party funded projects
• Providing guidance and (informal) mentoring for doctoral candidates
• Publishing your research results in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals
• Making your research results accessible to the general public

Anforderungsprofil:

What we expect from your profile...

• You have a degree in economics with a focus on the economics of education, labor, and/or applied microeconomics or other related fields, and you have completed your PhD by job start or are close to completing it
• You have already proven your relevant knowledge and experience through articles in internationally recognized refereed journals or working papers suitable for publication
• You contribute in-depth knowledge of methods of applied microeconometrics, labor economics and the economics of education
• With excellent English language skills, both written and spoken, you are able to interact confidently in the international network of researchers
• Knowledge of the German language on a level that enables you to successfully participate in dissemination activities is a particular asset
• You are a team player and like to take responsibility for yourself and others
• You enjoy learning from and through discussions and are convinced that excellent and effective research is created in dialogue with others