PhD student / Research Associate (m / f / d)

Universität Stuttgart; Stuttgart; Vor Ort; EUR 37.000 - 48.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

Le Laboratoire d'économie politique du développement global à l'Université de Stuttgart cherche un doctorant pour conduire des recherches indépendantes en économie, avec un accent sur l'inégalité économique et les méthodes quantitatives. Ce poste offre une opportunité de collaboration internationale et de mentorat avec une équipe de recherche dynamique, ainsi que des conditions de travail favorables à la famille et un réseau d'excellence pour le développement professionnel.

Leistungen

Mentorat actif

Conditions de travail favorables à la famille

Accès à un réseau international

Qualifikationen

• Diplôme de maîtrise en économie ou domaine quantitatif.
• Connaissance approfondie des méthodes empiriques / économétriques.
• Compétences en logiciels statistiques et très bonne maîtrise de l'anglais.

Aufgaben

• Recherche scientifique indépendante sur l'économie politique et le développement.
• Présenter les résultats de recherche dans des conférences internationales.
• Enseigner des tutoriels avec un bon niveau d'allemand requis.

Kenntnisse

Méthodes empiriques

Statistiques

Economie du développement

Ausbildung

Diplôme de Master ou équivalent en Economie ou domaine quantitatif

Tools

Stata

R

Python

Jobbeschreibung

The Institute of Economics and Law at the University of Stuttgart is seeking a

PhD student / Research Associate (m / f / d)

for the Political Economy of Global Development Lab. In the lab, we work on a range of cross-cutting economic topics such as inequality, fairness and justice views, decision-making by individuals or political decision-makers, and (almost) all aspects of economic development. We use state-of-the-art quantitative methods, ranging from quasi-experimental and experimental methods, including field, lab, and survey experiments, to machine learning. We also specialize in uncovering new insights from unconventional data sources, especially geospatial data derived from contemporary satellites and historical sources.

We currently have eight researchers in the lab and are looking for a team member who values high-quality research, brings scientific curiosity and initiative, is motivated to delve into new topics and methods, and actively participates in our lab activities.

You will become part of our Political Economy of Global Development Lab, which offers diverse work in a research-oriented team, an excellent regional and international network (e.g., for research stays abroad), seminars and workshops, active mentoring, and family-friendly working conditions. More information can be found at and For further questions, feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Dietmar Fehr directly.

The position is 75% of FTE and initially limited to 3 years (with the option of extension for up to 3 further years). If the personal and professional requirements are met, the position will be classified as E13 TV-L (75%). The University of Stuttgart aims to increase the share of women and explicitly encourages women to apply. Disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference. Employment is carried out by the central administration.

Please send your application – cover letter, CV, transcripts, and any recommendation letters – by June 18, to and .

Your Tasks :

Independent scientific research in the lab’s research areas with the goal of completing your PhD in Economics.

Presenting research results at international conferences.

Collaborating in international research projects.

Participating in PhD courses (Doctoral Program in Economics at the University of Hohenheim) and summer schools.

Teaching tutorials (3 semester hours per week, good German language skills required).

Your Profile :

An above-average university degree (Master's or Diploma) in Economics or a related quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Political Science / Public Policy)

Interest in topics in one or more of the following areas : economic inequality, fairness and justice views, political economy, and / or development economics.

Excellent knowledge of empirical methods / econometrics and experience with statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, Python).

Very good command of English, both written and spoken