The Institute for Employment Research (IAB) invites applications for a Post Doc position in empirical education and labour market research, particularly in the field of school to work transition. The successful candidate will be part of the research department “Education, Training, and Employment Over the Life Course”.
Tasks and prerequesites
Applicants are expected to develop and conduct research projects both independently and as part of a team. They conduct empirical analyses on the basis of administrative and survey data and develop new data sets and own surveys. They publish their research in international peer-reviewed journals and contribute to policy debates through policy-briefs and public media outlets.
Ideal candidates have a sound knowledge of educational and labour market research, especially in the field of school to work transition and educational policy institutions. Applicants must have a Ph.D. or be close to completion, preferably in economics or sociology, and demonstrate evidence of high-quality research. A sound knowledge of English (B2) is required and a sound knowledge of German is an advantage.
What we offer
We offer an independent position with long-term prospects in an innovative and international team and in
projects which are highly relevant for science, politics and the public. The IAB offers an attractive academic research environment with a generous research budget and excellent access to data, in particular to the register data of the Federal Employment Agency, as well as outstanding opportunities to conduct field experiments and own surveys. The IAB supports young scholars through a wide range of training opportunities and access to its extensive national and international networks. Researchers earn a competitive salary and receive a generous travel budget for conference participations and research visits.
The full-time position is initially fixed-term for a period of 3 years, with a possible extension and the option of entering a tenure-track evaluation process for a permanent senior researcher position.
The IAB is an equal opportunity and family-friendly employer and encourages women to apply for the posi-
tion. It offers a mentoring program for female researchers. Disabled persons with equal qualifications will be favorably regarded. Part-time employment is possible.
Start of employment: 1 February 2025 or by arrangement
Application Deadline: 16 December 2024
Applications are possible through the application assistant