Doctoral Scholar in Economics & Quantitative Econometrics

Deutsche Mathematiker-Vereinigung (DMV); Klagenfurt am Wörthersee; On-site; EUR 48,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Klagenfurt invites applications for a University assistant predoctoral in the Quantitative Economics Division. The role combines research toward a doctoral degree with teaching duties in German and English, in a 100% FTE position starting March 1, 2027.

The contract is limited to four years under the B1 collective agreement. The department seeks candidates with strong quantitative background, good academic record, and programming skills in Python, R or MATLAB.

Qualifications

• Completed diploma or master’s degree in economics with strong quantitative focus.
• Good academic record; ability to teach in English or German.
• Preferably experience in scientific programming (Python/R/MATLAB).

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent and collaborative research aiming at a dissertation in economics, econometrics or quantitative economics.
• Teach at the university in German and English as required; supervise students.
• Contribute to departmental research and teaching projects.
• Participate in administrative tasks and university committees.

Skills

Data analysis

Econometrics

Statistics

Programming (Python, R, MATLAB)

Teaching (English/German)

Education

Master's degree in economics

Tools

Python

R

MATLAB

Job description

University of Klagenfurt invites applications for a University assistant predoctoral in the Quantitative Economics Division. The role combines research toward a doctoral degree with teaching duties in German and English, in a 100% FTE position starting March 1, 2027.

The contract is limited to four years under the B1 collective agreement. The department seeks candidates with strong quantitative background, good academic record, and programming skills in Python, R or MATLAB.