Postdoc - Health Economics

The Health Economics Research Group is dedicated to addressing and studying some of the most pressing challenges in human and health and aims to contribute to a more innovative, collaborative, and evidence-based vision of global health. With a focus on tropical countries the working group (i) looks at establishing causal impacts and mechanisms of large-scale national and global health interventions, (ii) identifies and tests innovations to improve the delivery of public interventions and health services, (iii) explores measures to improve health access for disadvantaged sub-populations such as the poor, and (iv) evaluates the cost-effectiveness of health interventions.     

The vacant position fits in the field of global health and focuses primarily on infection control and emerging infections. We welcome applications from candidates holding or being in the process of obtaining a PhD in economics and related disciplines such as geography, psychology, and statistics. 

Your profile:

• Motivated scientist with a PhD in economics or a closely related discipline (geography, psychology, statistics)
• Research interest in empirical health economics in developing countries with a particular focus in at least one of the following fields: behavioral economics, health economics, econometrics (experimental and non-experimental causal identification), and spatial economics 
• Proven academic track record
• Prior knowledge in quantitative data analysis using R and/or Stata
• Experience in the collection of primary data is beneficial
• Interest in cross-cultural and cross-country comparative studies and research in the countries of BNITM's African partner institutions
• Tropical suitability and readiness for short-term research activities in Africa, Asia and Latin America
• Very good knowledge English (both spoken and written). Additional knowledge of German is beneficial but not required

Your tasks:

• Joint research of the working group on questions of global health, one health, and public health 
• Design and coordination of interventions and field work activities 
• Willingness to attract third-party funding and contribute to joint applications for research funds
• Willingness to participate in capacity building activities 
• Willingness to supervise PhD students and research assistants
• Active participation in the research and policy networks related to development and health economics  
• Taking responsibility for personnel and budget, project management and administration

We offer:

• An attractive research environment in a highly motivated team 
• An interesting and demanding job in a creative and interdisciplinary work environment
• Opportunities to realize independent research projects 
• Participation in joint and collaborative research projects in health economics; particular with respect to infectious diseases
• Opportunities for further scientific qualification 
• 30 days of vacation per year
• Flexible and family-friendly working hours
• Company pension scheme
• Opportunities for further education and training
• Childcare subsidy
• Subsidy for HVV-ProfiTicket as “Deutschlandticket” (Basic)

The position is remunerated in accordance with the German salary scheme for the public service (TV-AVH Hamburg).

We support our employees in achieving a work-life balance and promote the professional equality of women and men. We strive to assist women in their scientific career, increase the number of women in research and reduce under-representation in all areas and positions in general. We explicitly welcome applications from people with disabilities. 

As a member of the Diversity Charter, the largest diversity management network in Germany, we are also committed to making diversity an integral part of our institute culture. It is our goal to create a working environment that is free of prejudice.

Please apply by 22nd September 2024 preferably online with the required documents (cover letter, CV, a recent research paper/article, and contact details of 2 references) via our online form.

Alternatively, you may apply by postal mail referring to "PostDoc-Health economics" to: Bernhard Nocht Institute for Tropical Medicine, HR Department, Bernhard-Nocht-Str. 74, 20359 Hamburg, Germany.

If you have any questions regarding the formal application process or the selection procedure, please contact Ms. Linda Dvorak from the HR Department (dvorak@bnitm.de).

For all other questions please contact Dr. Jan Priebe (jan.priebe@bnitm.de).

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