Doctoral Researcher in Economic Theory, or in Empirical Microeconomics, or in Econometrics, or in Behavioural/ Experimental Economics (m/f/d)

Doctoral Researcher in Economic Theory, Empirical Microeconomics, Econometrics, or Behavioural/Experimental Economics (m/f/d)

Job-ID: J Working hours: Part time, 75 % Location: Düsseldorf Start date: 01.01.2027 Limited until: 31.12.2028 Payment group: EGr. 13 TV-L Organization: Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät Job Category: Science / Research / Teach Apply till: 16.09.2026

Tasks & Responsibilities

• Research and teaching in the area of Economic Theory, Empirical Microeconomics, Econometrics, Industrial Organisation, Behavioural/Experimental Economics, or International Economics.

Qualifications

• Completed scientific university education (M.Sc. / M.A. / Diploma / Magister) in Economics or a related quantitative-mathematical discipline with outstanding grades.
• Talented and motivated applicants with a strong interest in Economic Theory and Policy, Industrial Organization, Behavioural Economics, International Economics, Empirical Economics, or Econometrics.
• Very good knowledge of theoretical and empirical economic methods and an excellent command of the English language.

Our Offer

• The pay scale grouping will be, depending on the personal qualification of the applicant, up to pay grade 13 TV-L.
• The employment is initially limited to a period of 2 years with an option for prolongation by two additional years if the applicant reaches the targets agreed upon with his/her supervisor during the hiring process.
• It is a qualification position in the sense of the Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academia (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz-WissZeitVG), which is to promote the scientific qualification of the employee. The qualification target of this position is a PhD.
• The DGSE's specific focus on Competition Economics and Regulatory Issues in research and teaching and the close links of DICE to competition policy practice provide an excellent platform for the education of doctoral students.
• Besides Competition Economics and Policy, we supervise other research topics in Applied Microeconomics, such as Behavioural Economics, Experimental Economics, International Economics, and Econometrics.
• Doctoral students participate in courses and seminars which focus on the topics of the graduate programme.

Benefits

• Company pension grant
• Flexitime
• International work environment
• Union rates payment
• Payment of capital-forming benefits
• Good transport connection
• Free parking

About Us

Detailed information about DGSE and DICE is available at .

Contact

For questions regarding the position, please contact Prof. Dr. Hans-Theo Normann; email: .

Application

Please send your application by 16 September 2026.

Heinrich Heine University upholds the principle of "Excellence through Diversity". It has signed the "Diversity Charter" and successfully participated in the Stifterverband's audit "Shaping Diversity". It is certified as a family-friendly university and has set itself the goal of promoting diversity among its staff. Applications from people of all genders are expressly welcome. Applications from women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. The application of severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent disabilities is also welcome. In order for a severe disability or equality to be taken into account, please provide evidence of this with suitable documents.

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