Research Associate / PhD Student / PostDoc in International Monetary Economics

Technische Universität Dresden; Kreischa; On-site; EUR 32,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30 days vacation per year (based on a

extensive opportunities for ongoing ed

health care and sports programs

discounted job ticket / Deutschlandt

VBL supplementary pension scheme

Job summary

TUD Dresden University of Technology invites applications for a Research Associate / PhD Student / PostDoc (m/f/x) in the field of international monetary economics. The position is 65% of full-time and aims at obtaining further academic qualification (PhD/habilitation).

The role includes research, teaching, supervision of theses, and contribution to self-governance within a flat hierarchical team. The appointment is limited to three years with a potential extension, starting March 1, 2027.

Qualifications

• above-average university degree (Diplom or Master’s) in economics (or a related field)
• very strong knowledge of quantitative methods as well as experience with standard statistical software
• You are interested in researching topics in the field of international monetary economics and would like to pursue a Ph.D. in this area.
• excellent analytical skills, a high degree of initiative
• very good command of German and English

Responsibilities

• You will conduct research on issues in international monetary economics—financial stability, political risk, monetary policy, exchange rates, and international financial markets—and write research papers.
• Writing a cumulative dissertation will be a central part of your responsibilities.
• You will teach courses, supervise theses, and participate in academic self-governance.

Skills

Quantitative methods

Statistical software

German language

English language

Analytical skills

Initiative

Education

Diplom or Master’s in economics

Tools

N/A

Job description

TUD Dresden University of Technology, as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university. Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

At the Faculty of Business and Economics, the Chair of Economics, esp. International Monetary Economics offers a position as

Research Associate / PhD Student / PostDoc (m/f/x)

(subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L) starting March 1, 2027. The position entails 65% of the full-time weekly hours and is limited to three years with the option of extension. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz - WissZeitVG). The position aims at obtaining further academic qualification (usually PhD / habilitation thesis).

Tasks:

• You will conduct research on issues in the field of international monetary economics—particularly financial stability, political risk, monetary policy, exchange rates, and international financial markets—and write research papers on these topics. Writing a cumulative dissertation will be a central part of your responsibilities. In addition, you will teach courses, supervise theses, and participate in academic self-governance.

Requirements:

• above-average university degree (Diplom or Master’s) in economics (or a related field)
• very strong knowledge of quantitative methods as well as experience with standard statistical software
• You are interested in researching topics in the field of international monetary economics and would like to pursue a Ph.D. in this area.
• excellent analytical skills, a high degree of initiative
• very good command of German and English

We offer:

• the opportunity for engaging and independent work within a flat hierarchy, in an open-minded team and supportive atmosphere
• flexible arrangements for work hours to support a good work-life balance
• 30 days of vacation per year (based on a 5-day workweek)
• extensive opportunities for professional development and continuing education
• health care and sports programs offered by TUD
• a discounted job ticket (also available as a Deutschlandticket)
• participation in the supplementary pension scheme for employees in the public sector via VBL (Federal and State Government Employees Retirement Fund)

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The university is a family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

TUD is a founding partner in the DRESDEN-concept alliance.

Reference to data protection: Your data protection rights, the purpose for which your data will be processed, as well as further information about data protection is available to you on the website: https://tu-dresden.de/karriere/datenschutzhinweis.