The research department “Labor Markets, Education, Population” at RWI is looking for a postdoctoral researcher (m/f/d) 100% for 3 years (possible extension), salary grade E 14 TV-L. The start date is flexible, but not later than October 2024. The postdoc position has a focus on Labor Economics.
Tasks will include:
- conducting independent research by completing your papers that are already in the pipeline and by developing an ambitious research agenda within the department’s research focus
- conducting research within the Horizon Europe SkiLMeeT project
- writing proposals for and collaborating on third-party funded projects, both as a project leader and as a team member
- working together with the department’s PhD students and guiding their academic development
The successful applicants will:
- have completed a PhD in Economics and show a deep understanding of applied econometrics
- be experienced in analyzing micro data, such as administrative labor market histories or household surveys
- have knowledge or a keen interest in working with natural language processing methods, e.g. analyzing online job vacancies
- have successfully published in peer-refereed journals or have promising research in progress
- have an excellent command of English and strong writing skills. Good knowledge of German is desirable, but not a prerequisite
- have some experience in leading and contributing to commissioned research projects
- enjoy working independently as well as in a team
Application deadline: April 15, 2024.
Find more information here.