Unter dem Motto “Bildung als Schlüssel für gesellschaftliche Herausforderungen: Interdisziplinäre Beiträge aus der Bildungsforschung” lädt die Gesellschaft für empirische Bildungsforschung zur 12. Jahrestagung der an der Universität Mannheim vom 27.-29. Januar 2025 ein. Die Nachwuchstagung findet im Anschluss am 30. Januar 2025 statt.
Empirische Beiträge aus verschiedenen Disziplinen sind willkommen, wie der Erziehungswissenschaft, Bildungsökonomie, Psychologie, Soziologie und Fachdidaktik, aber auch weiteren Forschungsfeldern mit bildungswissenschaftlicher Relevanz, die sich inhaltlich oder methodisch auf innovative Art und Weise mit dem Motto der Tagung auseinandersetzen.
WZB Berlin, DIW Berlin, FU Berlin, HU Berlin, Uni Potsdam, BSE INSIGHTS and CRC TRR 190 are jointly organizing a workshop on Gender Economics. The aim of the workshop is to bring together an international group of labor and experimental economists. The workshop will take place on September 26-27th, 2024 at WZB Berlin. Topics of interest include, but are not limited to:
Dynamics of gender gaps in education and labor market outcomes
Interactions between gender norms, institutions and economic outcomes
The role of the firm and technology
The nature of discrimination and implicit biases
The role of gender stereotypes, norms or identity in economic decision making
Labour market determinants and consequences of domestic violence
The Keynote lecture will be delivered by Professor Muriel Niederle (Stanford University).
Authors at all stages of their career are invited to submit research papers via e-mail (gender.workshop@wzb.eu).
We are excited to announce our upcoming BeNA Guru Talk on the topic “Networking in Academia“. The event will take place on Monday, July 8, 2024, from 5:00-6:30 pm at the Elinor Ostrom Room, DIW Berlin. The Guru Talk will take the form of a panel discussion and aims to provide PhD students and postdocs with valuable insights into effective networking in the academic world.
We are excited to welcome Cara Ebert (RWI Essen), Shushan Margaryan (University of Potsdam), and Felix Weinhardt (European University Viadrina) as our panelists for the event.
The discussion will be moderated by Felix Degenhardt (University of Potsdam) and will address questions such as: What constitutes a good academic network? Why is networking so important? How can networking enhance your academic career? What are the best strategies for meeting speakers, contacting professors, and engaging with peers and potential coauthors? Additionally, we will explore how to make the most out of conferences and workshops and how to strategically select and prepare for these events.
The panel discussion will be followed by a Q&A and an informalnetworking session including drinks and snacks.
Join us for this insightful event and take the opportunity to connect with peers and seasoned academics in a relaxed setting. If you like to join, please sign up for the event using the form below.
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
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.
The Institute of Economics and Law at the University of Stuttgart is seeking an Assistant Professor (fixed-term) / Research Associate (m/f/d) for the Political Economy of Global Development Lab.
Your Tasks:
Independent scientific research in the lab’s research areas with the aim of further qualification.
Publication of research in high-ranking international peer-reviewed journals.
Presentation of research results at international conferences, workshops, and seminars.
Participation in or independent application for and implementation of third-party funded projects.
Establishment of research collaborations.
Participation in organizing workshops.
Teaching (4 semester hours per week, good German language skills required).
Your Profile:
An outstanding PhD in Economics or a related quantitative field (e.g., Data Science, Political Science/Public Policy).
Excellent knowledge of empirical methods (e.g., applied microeconometrics and/or machine learning) and/or experimental methods (e.g., lab and field experiments and/or survey design).
Interest in topics in one or more of the following areas: economic inequality, concepts of fairness and justice, political economy, and/or development economics.
Ability to work independently, good organizational skills, and high motivation.
Very good command of English, both written and spoken.
International experience is an advantage.
Application deadline: June 18, 2024
Find more information on the postdoc position here.
An der Fakultät Wirtschaftswissenschaften ist an der Professur für Quantitative Verfahren, insb. Ökonometrie (Prof. Dr. Cygan-Rehm) zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine Stelle als wiss. Mitarbeiter:in / Doktorand:in / Postdoc (m/w/d) (bei Vorliegen der persönlichen Voraussetzungen E 13 TV-L) für drei Jahre mit der Option auf Verlängerung (Beschäftigungsdauer gemäß WissZeitVG), mit bis zu 80% der regelmäßigen wöchentlichen Arbeitszeit, zu besetzen. Darüber hinaus ist eine aufgabenspezifische Aufstockung der regelmäßigen wöchentlichen Arbeitszeit im vorgegebenen rechtlichen Rahmen bei Mittelverfügbarkeit möglich. Es besteht die Gelegenheit zur eigenen wiss. Weiterqualifikation (i.d.R. Promotion oder Habilitation).
Aufgaben:
Mitarbeit in einem von der DFG geförderten internationalen Forschungsprojekt auf dem Gebiet der empirischen Arbeitsmarktforschung
eigenständige wiss. Forschungstätigkeit mit der Gelegenheit für eine Promotion oder Habilitation
Publikation der Forschungsergebnisse in Fachzeitschriften und Präsentation der Befunde auf nationalen und internationalen Konferenzen
Übernahme von Aufgaben in der akademischen Selbstverwaltung. Voraussetzungen:
erfolgreich abgeschlossenes wiss. Hochschulstudium (Master oder Diplom) in Wirtschafts- oder Sozialwissenschaften mit ausgewiesener analytischer Kompetenz (vorzugsweise in Volkswirtschaftslehre, Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Wirtschaftsinformatik, Sozialökonomik oder verwandtem Studiengang)
für eine Beschäftigung als Postdoc wird zusätzlich eine abgeschlossene (bzw. absehbar abgeschlossene) Promotion in einem der relevanten Fachgebiete vorausgesetzt
fundierte Kenntnisse empirischer Forschungsmethoden und gängiger Statistikprogramme wie Stata, R oder Python
praktische Erfahrungen mit komplexen Datenstrukturen, insb. mit den administrativen Forschungsdaten des Instituts für Arbeitsmarkt- und Berufsforschung (IAB) an der Bundesagentur für Arbeit (z.B. durch eine empirische Seminar- oder Abschlussarbeit oder im Rahmen eines Praktikums)
selbstständige und teamorientierte Arbeitsweise, starke Motivation und Eigeninitiative
ausgeprägte Präsentations- und Kommunikationsfähigkeiten sowie Reisebereitschaft
sehr gute Englischkenntnisse in Wort und Schrift (sofern Deutsch nicht die Muttersprache ist, werden gute Deutschkenntnisse erwartet).
Internationale Erfahrungen (durch bspw. Auslandssemester) sind von Vorteil.
Wir bieten Ihnen:
eine abwechslungsreiche Tätigkeit in einem dynamischen Forschungsumfeld
Zugang zu umfassenden Forschungsdaten
internationale Vernetzung in der Wissenschaftsgemeinschaft
eine intensive Unterstützung Ihrer Weiterqualifikation (i.d.R. Promotion oder Habilitation)
umfangreiches Weiterbildungsangebot an der TU Dresden und im Rahmen des strukturierten Promotionsprogramms Central-German Doctoral Program Economics (CGDE)
Unterstützung bei Teilnahmen an internationalen Konferenzen und Forschungsaufenthalten im Ausland
Einbindung in ein hochengagiertes Team
flexible Arbeitszeiten, Möglichkeit zum selbstorganisierten Arbeiten und ein ermäßigtes Jobticket.
The Institute of Economics and Law at the University of Stuttgart is looking for a Student Researcher/Lab Assistant (m/f/d), 40 hours per month, initially limited to six months with possibility of extension. The start date is negotiable (June 1, 2024 would be ideal).
Tasks: Supporting several research projects and the work of the new Political Economy of Global Development Lab at the University of Stuttgart (Profs Fehr and Bluhm).
The successful candidates will support cutting edge research in empirical development economics of the lab members. At the lab, we study issues relevant to economic policy using modern quantitative methods, experiments, and theory. We work on a range of crosscutting questions, such as redistribution, decision-making of individuals or policymakers, and all aspects of economic development. You will support new and ongoing projects with partners from Europe, the US, and Asia. For this call, we are looking for research assistants with skills in handling large geospatial data sets. The tasks can be done remotely by students based at any German university, but we will give preference to students from Baden Württemberg to allow occasional in-person meetings.
Requirements:
Enrolled (Bachelor or Master) student with a background in Economics or other Social Sciences, Computer Sciences, Geography, or related fields
Good or very good grades
Fluency in English is required, while German language skills are not required
Interest in empirical economics, development, and political economy (all broadly defined)
Ability to work independently and perform his/her tasks accurately and in a structured way
Team spirit and flexibility
Knowledge of statistics/econometrics (inferential stats, regression analysis, and causal identification)
Knowledge of statistical software packages (preferably R or Stata and/or Python)
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
Last week, the Berlin Network of Labor Market Research (BeNA e.V.) celebrated its 20th birthday with a vibrant conference held at the School of Business and Economics of the HU Berlin. Spanning over two days, from March 14th to 15th, the event brought together multiple generations of BeNA members and friends of the network.
The conference featured an inspiring keynote lecture by Abi Adams-Prassl (University of Oxford) on the topic “Firm Concentration & Job Design: The Case of Schedule Flexible Work Arrangements” to kick off the event on Thursday morning.
Throughout the conference, attendees had the opportunity to engage in a rich array of presentations and flash talks covering a diverse range of topics in the area of labor economics such as education and family, social security, health, inequality, discrimination, and migration. The conference also featured a practicioners talk where recent graduates shared insights about their career paths after the PhD in institutions outside academia. Participants furthermored engaged in a mentoring session between senior reserachers and junior members of the network.
One of the highlights of the event was the BeNA birthday party held on the evening of March 14th. Attendees gathered at Brauhaus Südstern for an informal conference dinner, where they had the chance to network, exchange ideas, and celebrate two decades of impactful research and collaboration within the Berlin labor market research community. The conference was supported by INSIGHTS, the knowledge transfer program of the Berlin School of Economics.
As we reflect on the past 20 years of BeNA’s journey, this conference served as a testament to the organization’s dedication to advancing labor market research and fostering meaningful connections within the academic and professional community. Here’s to another two decades of innovation, collaboration, and impactful insights!
We invite you to relive some of the memorable moments from the conference through the photo gallery below:
Welcome address by Annica Gehlen and Peter HaanConference participants at the welcome addressKeynote lecture by Abi Adams-PrasslPracticioners talk with BeNA alumni Alexandra Fedorets, Jana Hamdan , and Andreas Thiemann, hosted by Katharina WrohlichChair of the BeNA board Andreas Leibing at the conference dinnerBeNA founding member Ronald Bachmann presenting work on greening of the labor market
For those who couldn’t attend or wish to revisit the discussions, the conference program is available for download here.
Thank you to everyone who contributed to making this milestone event a resounding success. Here’s to the next 20 years of BeNA’s continued growth and impact in labor market research!
The economics department is looking for a postdoctoral researcher (m/w/d) 75% for 3 years, salary grade E 13 TV-L FU.
Job description:
Internationally visible research output aiming at publication in refereed journals
Participation in teaching
Supervision of Bachelor and Master theses
Active participation in applying for and carrying out third-party funding
The successful candidate has the opportunity to develop her/his academic profile
Requirements:
Master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics, doctoral degree (PhD) in economics
Desirable:
Special aptitude for scientific work, demonstrated by a very good doctorate, ideally completed no more than four years ago
Good knowledge in econometrics
Interest in one or more of the following research topics: political economics, migration economics, North American economic policy and/or economic history
Very good language skills in English
Application deadline: March 25, 2024
Find more information on the postdoc position here.
PhD position
The Economics Department is looking for a Research Assistant (m/f/d), 50% praedoc for 4 years, salary grade 13 TV-L FU.
Job description:
Participation in research and teaching of the team lead by Prof. Dr. Max Steinhardt (professor in economics with special focus on economic policy in North America).
Participation in acquiring funding for, and carrying out, sponsored research.
The position entails the opportunity to obtain a doctoral degree in economics at the Freie Universität Berlin.
Requirements:
A master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics.
Desirable:
Knowledge in empirical economic research and econometrics
Interest in one or more of the following research fields: political economy, economics of migration, gender economics, North American economic policy and/or economic history
The IZA Institute of Labor Economics is excited to welcome applications for its 25th IZA Summer School. The Summer School provides opportunities to learn from leading researchers about new advances in their respective fields, and is a great platform to discuss research and interact with faculty and fellow students. The Summer School will take place from July 15 – 19, 2024 at IZA in Bonn.
