Doctoral Researcher (Ph.D. Candidate) in the area of opportunities and risks in the context of [...]

JobConsult - ATS; Passau; Vor Ort; EUR 40.000 - 60.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

An established academic institution is seeking a motivated Doctoral Researcher to explore opportunities and risks in digital platforms within developing countries. This fully funded position offers a unique chance to engage in impactful research in Sub-Saharan Africa and Indonesia, contributing to vital areas such as business, agriculture, and education. With excellent support and resources, candidates will be part of a vibrant research community, gaining valuable experience and skills while working towards their Ph.D. This role promises a rewarding academic journey in a picturesque university setting.

Leistungen

Fully funded research budget

Opportunities for international conferences

Tailored doctoral programme

Excellent IT infrastructure

No formal teaching obligation

Qualifikationen

• Postgraduate with a master's degree in economics or related field.
• Strong analytical and econometric skills for managing complex data.

Aufgaben

• Conduct field experiments and quasi-experimental research in developing countries.
• Engage in research projects independently and as part of a team.

Kenntnisse

Analytical Skills

Econometric Skills

STATA

Development Economics

English Language Skills

Ausbildung

Master’s Degree in Economics

Tools

STATA

Jobbeschreibung

Doctoral Researcher (Ph.D. Candidate) in the area of opportunities and risks in the context of digital platforms in developing countries

The University of Passau owes its strong visibility and good repute to excellent research, innovative teaching and its tight-knit international academic networks. Some 11,000 students from 100 countries and more than 1,300 staff study and work on our university campus, which is located a stone’s throw from the historical Old Town of Passau and combines state-of-the-art technical infrastructure with award-winning architecture. Internationally successful high-tech companies and a vibrant start-up scene, coupled with a rich culture and Lower Bavarian traditions, give Passau and the surrounding area a special appeal that makes it a great place to live and work.

The Chair of Development Economics (Professor Michael Grimm) and the DFG Research Training Group 2720 “Digital Platform Ecosystems” (DPE) at the University of Passau invite applications for the position of

Doctoral Researcher
(Ph.D. Candidate)

in the area of opportunities and risks in the context of digital platforms in developing countries.

The position offers the opportunity to engage in field experiments and quasi-experimental research in Sub-Saharan Africa and Indonesia to explore the potential of Digital Platform Ecosystems for firms, farms and households in the areas of business, agriculture, health and education.

This is a fully funded position (75% FTE) based on a fixed-term contract with a three-year term starting 1 October 2025. Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 of the German public-sector collective agreement, TV-L; the salary step depends on your qualifications and experience.

What we seek

• You are a highly motivated postgraduate with an excellent master’s degree in economics or a related field of study.
• Very good analytical and econometric skills, the ability to handle and manage large and complex micro data sets in STATA and most importantly a keen interest in development economics.
• Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, open-mindedness, and the motivation to work on a research project independently and diligently.
• Excellent spoken and written English language skills. Knowledge of German is not a requirement.
• Membership in the interdisciplinary Research Training Group 2720 Digital Platform Ecosystems (see https://dpe.uni-passau.de/en for details and activities) funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
• Your own research budget for conference visits and hiring student research assistants.
• No formal teaching obligation but opportunities to participate in and contribute to the Chair’s teaching portfolio.
• A tailored and structured doctoral programme; a fully funded research visit abroad, external course programme (summer schools, workshops); co-supervision by international scholars and much more. The research training programme is designed such that students are enabled to complete their doctoral degree within three years.
• You will participate regularly in international conferences, become integrated into an international research network and contribute to public discourse.
• Excellent infrastructure including IT equipment on one of the most beautiful university campuses in Germany.
• You can apply at any time, as we will be accepting applications until the position is filled.
• We will start reviewing received applications on 30 May 2025.

How to apply

• Please visit https://www.dpe.uni-passau.de/en/people/application for details on theapplication process.
• You can apply at any time, as we will be accepting applications until the position is filled.
• We will start reviewing received applications on 30 May 2025.
• This position is for Research Area C.2 under the primary supervision of Professor Michael Grimm (https://www.wiwi.uni-passau.de/en/development-economics) . If you have any further questions, please write to [e-mail] .

The University of Passau wishes to increase the proportion of its female staff and expressly encourages women to apply for the position.

This position is suitable for candidates with disabilities. Those who are registered disabled are given preference over non-disabled applicants who do not otherwise have statutory preferential status if their overall personal aptitudes, skills and qualifications are equal.

Emailed applications are kept on file for six months after the conclusion of the appointment procedure, whereupon they are deleted from our systems.