doctoral student

Ihre Aufgaben

To strengthen our team, we are looking for one doctoral student to start as soon as possible. The positions are for a doctorate in economics at the chair of the department head Prof. Dr. Lisandra Flach at the LMU and for collaboration on research projects in the field of international economics.

Our team investigates the impact of globalization and trade policy on the activities of firms, their products, and workers in the global economy. We analyze not only classic topics such as the effects of trade agreements and trade barriers but also the role of innovation, industrial policy, tax policy, and geoeconomic challenges. Our team aims to address these questions using methods of applied econometrics, big data, and international trade theory. Join us!

We, the ifo Institute, are one of the leading economic research institutes in Europe. We work on issues relevant to economics and economic policy at the highest scientific level and with an international reach, and develop research-based recommendations for action for policymakers, business and society. Through our five fields of activity - research, promotion of young researchers, policy advice, participation in public debates and information/service - we contribute to maintaining and increasing sustainable economic prosperity and social participation under constantly changing conditions.

Want to know more about us and your career opportunities? Come and meet us at https://www.ifo.de/en/about-us/ifo-careers

Your new job includes...

• Research in the field of international economics and support to develop your own research profile.

• the doctoral program in economics at the ifo Institute under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Lisandra Flach, Chair of the ifo Institute at LMU.

• Participation in the structured doctoral program at the Munich Graduate School of Economics (MGSE) at LMU.

• the opportunity to make your research results available to the public through a variety of channels. The ifo Institute will actively support you in this.

Ihr Profil

• You have completed your Master of Science degree in economics with outstanding results

• You have solid knowledge of economics, relevant empirical methods in international economics, as well as basic programming experience in Stata, R, Python, or similar.

• You have excellent English language skills, both written and spoken. Knowledge of the German language is an advantage.

• You are a team player and like to take responsibility for yourself and others.

• You enjoy learning through discussions and believe that excellent and impactful research is driven by collaboration and exchange with others.

Wir bieten Ihnen

• receive a starting salary according to TV-L E 13 ( approx. 57.700,00 € per year incl. annual bonus).

• are supported in their professional and personal development with flexible working hours, the possibility of mobile working and many further training opportunities and are provided with the best possible, modern and comprehensive equipment.

• benefit from our company "holidays " during the year (half a day on Shrove Tuesday and a full day on December 24 and 31).

• are entitled to a relocation allowance after passing their probationary period if they move to Munich or the surrounding area from a radius of 200 km or more.

• are supported with evening German courses if required.

  In 2019, we were awarded the "HR Excellence in Research" prize by the European Commission. Our membership of the Bavarian Family Pact strengthens our measures to reconcile family and career. We promote professional equality regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion or ideology, disability, age or sexual identity. We strive to increase the proportion of women in research and therefore expressly encourage women to apply.

Kontakt

Interested? Then please send us your application documents with the reference number 2024-23 AW-DOK until February, 2 2025 using the application form here.