The Department of Economics at the Institute of Management, Economics and Law at Clausthal University of Technolgy is seeking to fill a position, as soon as possible, for either a
Research Assistant (m/f/ d)
peither in EG 13 TV-L, part-time (29.85 hours / week) with the aim of completing a doctorate or
as a post-doc in EG 13 TV-L, full-time (39.8 hours / week) with the aim of a habilitation, to be filled for a limited period of three years.
Salary classification is based on the Collective Bargaining Agreement for the Public Service of the German States (TV-L). Depending on personal qualifications and assigned duties, the position will be classified up to pay grad 13 TV-L. The position is generally suitable for part-time work but must be covered on a full-time basis.
The position is to be filled on a fixed-term for three years, to commence at the earliest possible date. In principle, there is the possibility of a contract extension. The position is based at the Institute of Management, Economics and Law at Clausthal University of Technology and is thus also part of the research network “Behavioral Economics and Social Transformation”. This network brings together behavioral economics expertise from seven universities in Lower Saxony. It comprises approximately 15 professors and 30 PhD students. It focuses in particular on the transformative issues of climate change, digitalization and automation, migration and war, as well as demographic change. Its main focus is on the empirical analysis of the behavior of heterogeneous actors, particularly in terms of urban-rural divides, income, gender, social and cultural diversity, risk and political attitudes. The “Lower Saxony Panel” provides a pool of participants – comprising approximately 5,000 registered individuals – that can be utilized for experimental research and survey studies and is quasi-representative of the population of Lower Saxony (www.niedersachsenpanel.de). If you would like to be part of this dynamic, innovative, and interdisciplinary group and contribute to the future research on socially highly relevant topics, we offer you the opportunity to work on your PhD or postdoctoral research in an attractive environment. For further information about the research center, please visit: www.leuphana.de/institute/ivwl/wissenschaftsraum-verhaltensoekonomik.html. For more Information about the Institute of Management, Economics and Law at Clausthal University, please visit: https://www.imel.tu-clausthal.de.
Area of responsibility
Your responsibilities:
- Preparation and execution of an independent PhD or postdoctoral research project within the disciplinary and conceptual framework of the research network „Wissenschaftsraum“, ideally in collaboration with faculty members from the participating universities in Lower Saxony
- Active participation in events, workshops and conferences organized by the Wissenschaftsraum
- General support in teaching (including microeconomics and industrial economics) and academic self-governance
- Preparation of a doctoral thesis or habilitation thesis on one of the subject areas covered by the Wissenschaftsraum
Employment requirements
The following are required:
- A Master’s degree in Economics with excellent grades
- Interest in behavioral economics research; ideally, initial experience gained during your studies
- High level of self-motivation, flexibility and resilience
- Proven strong communication skills, both verbal and written, including in English
- Excellent analytical skills, curiosity and a willingness to learn, to explore and implement new processes and topics
- Interest in and a strong commitment to close collaboration within the team
The following are desirable:
- Excellent software skills (e.g. Stata and/or R, Latex, MatLab or Mathematica, oTree/Python is a plus)
What we offer
- You will be part of a dynamic, interdisciplinary team at the Institute of Management, Economics and Law at Clausthal University of Technology, which focuses on the circular economy, and will actively contribute to research, teaching, administration and knowledge transfer within the Department of Economics and the Institute.
- You will be an active member of a network comprising around 15 professors and 30 PhD students working on behavioral economics issues relating to social transformation at universities in Lower Saxony. The network organizes two academic conferences per year and also runs numerous initiatives designed to facilitate both regular academic exchange and knowledge transfer. Within the network, you will have many opportunities for further professional development.
- You will conduct research projects independently and/or in collaboration with others. For these projects, you will have access to support from student assistants, as well as budgets for participant compensation and travel expenses.
- A role dedicated to science and the common good in an inspiring working environment, as part of the university community comprising researchers, lecturers, students and technical and administrative staff
- A structured PhD program designed to provide the best possible training, or opportunities for further qualification on the path to a habilitation
- a varied and challenging role in the dynamic environment of a university
- salary in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for the public sector of the German states (TV-L), as well as an annual bonus at year-end under the TV-L and a separate supplementary pension plan (VBL), 30 days of vacation, and time off on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve
- work-life balance through flexible work arrangements, part-time options, and remote work within the scope of institutional possibilities
- employee health management, university sports programs, and corporate benefits
- future-oriented development and training opportunities
- the opportunity to actively contribute to the further development of our university
- all the benefits of public sector employment
Have we piqued your interest?
Please apply with your complete application documents on our website by clicking the “Online Application” button (see below).
Equality in all its forms, equal opportunity, diversity, and family-friendliness are important priorities for Clausthal University of Technology. Candidates with severe disabilities will be given priority if they are otherwise qualified. We welcome applications from people of all nationalities.
We look forward to seeing you!