PhD Position in Macroeconomics, DFG Project \"Stabilization, Risk Sharing, and Debt Sustainability\" (w/m/d)

B Ite; Stuttgart; Presencial; EUR 48.000 - 62.000; A tiempo parcial

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Health support

Conference travel funding

Job ticket

Descripción de la vacante

University of Hohenheim invites applications for a PhD position in Macroeconomics within the DFG project “Stabilization, Risk Sharing, and Debt Sustainability.” The successful candidate will conduct original research, join a vibrant economics institute, and contribute to seminars, conferences, and policy briefs. Start: 01.12.2026; Remuneration: E13 TV-L; Scope: 75%; Duration: fixed-term to 30.11.2029.

The role emphasizes teamwork and communication, with access to datasets, computational

Formación

• Master's degree in Economics or related field with strong background in macroeconomics or numerical methods (students near completion encouraged)
• Strong quantitative and programming skills in MATLAB, Python, Dynare or similar
• Interest in fiscal federalism, monetary unions, and quantitative macroeconomic modelling
• Ability to work independently and in a research team, with good communication skills in German and English

Responsabilidades

• Conduct original research within project work packages leading to a doctoral dissertation
• Present findings at departmental seminars and international conferences
• Contribute to policy briefs, project website, and public debates

Conocimientos

Quantitative methods

Programming

Macroeconomics

Educación

Master's degree in Economics

Herramientas

MATLAB

Python

Dynare

Descripción del empleo

PhD Position in Macroeconomics, DFG Project \"Stabilization, Risk Sharing, and Debt Sustainability\" at the University of Hohenheim (w/m/d)

Code: 2026/138

You will be working in a very attractive working environment in the Institute of Economics at the University of Hohenheim, embedded in a DFG-funded project and an enthusiastic team of colleagues. Our department provides a vibrant research atmosphere with regular seminars, workshops, and conferences, access to high-quality datasets and computational resources, and funding for conference travel and research visits. You will also benefit from integration into our structured PhD program with specialized coursework. About the Project:
The project studies, within a quantitative macroeconomic modelling framework, how fiscal-federal transfer systems and debt limits shape the strategic behaviour of regional governments in a monetary union. It analyses the two instruments both separately and jointly, asking how they affect regional fiscal policies, economic stabilisation, cross-regional risk sharing, and the long-run sustainability of public debt.

Start 01.12.2026

Remuneration E13 TV-L

Scope 75%

Duration fixed-term until 30.11.2029

We are seeking a highly motivated doctoral researcher to join our dynamic research group and contribute to this DFG-funded project. The successful candidate is expected to conduct original research within the project's work packages leading to a doctoral dissertation, and to present their findings at departmental seminars and international conferences. The position further involves communication activities, including policy briefs, a project website and contributions to public debates.

Your profile

• An excellent Master's level degree in Economics or related fields with a strong background in macroeconomics and/or numerical methods (students close to completing their Master's degree are also encouraged to apply)


• Strong quantitative and programming skills (MATLAB, Python, Dynare, or similar)


• Interest in fiscal federalism, monetary unions, and/or quantitative macroeconomic modelling


• Ability to work both independently and as part of a research team


• Excellent collaboration skills with flexibility and strong teamwork


• Very good written and spoken communication skills in both German and English

What sets us apart

• Vibrant and innovative working environment on a green campus with everything at close quarters


• Multi-faceted and responsible role with creative freedom


• Secure position


• Very good work/life balance


• Wide range of opportunities for personal and professional development


• Health support & university sport


• Job ticket & Job bike

Working environment

As a university with a distinct profile, the University of Hohenheim brings together the Faculties of Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences, and Business, Economics and Social Sciences. Our green campus with everything at close quarters promotes collaboration and creates an inspiring environment for research, teaching, and work. With us, aspiring minds find a community in which they can grow and develop. Shape a sustainable future with us!

Equal opportunities and diversity are important to us. Your skills and strengths count for us – regardless of age, gender, origin, or religion. We welcome applications from people with severe disabilities or equivalent; if suitable, we will give them preferential consideration.

If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us: Prof. Dr. Michael P. Evers, Einrichtungsleitung 520A, Phone Number 0711 459 22591.