Postdoctoral Researcher in Productivity Dynamics and Growth (f/m/x 100%)

Successful candidates will be assigned to the Competitiveness Research Network (CompNet) that is part of the IWH Center for Factor Market Transformation, Energy Shocks, and Productivity Growth (FEP), starting in October 2025. We expect the candidate to possess an excellent research profile in microeconomic productivity research using the latest theoretical and/or quantitative methods. The successful candidate will be expected to further develop the productivity hub at IWH consisting of excellent international networks such as www.comp-net.org or https://www.iwh-halle.de/en/research/projects/microprod/. A profile geared towards resource (re-)allocation on labour and capital markets and the micro foundations of growth as weil as a close cooperation with the IWH research group led by Professor Javier Miranda, Professor Ufuk Akcigit, and Professor Eric Bartelsman are of particular interest. The contract is initially for two years but we are primarily interested in individuals interested in a permanent position and helping to lead the research department. The main office will be in Halle (Saale).

The candidate has a willingness to work in a highly dynamic environment, and to cooperate with national productivity boards and high-profile policy institutions (e.g., European Commission) across Europe. They will help manage the development and maintenance of CompNet and Microprod, and help coordinate the activities of a team of Master and Ph.D. students. Leadership skills, and experience in (co-)supervision of PhD students are advantages.

What we offer
The Halle Institute for Economic Research is connected to a !arge community of international scientists, research departments, and policy institutions and, through that, promotes a flourishing environment that directly connects our research on European firm and market performance to actual policy questions within leading European policy institutions.

Your profile/Your motivation
You hold a high-quality doctoral degree in economics or are close to completing it. You have a sound background in applied econometrics. We value good knowledge of relevant firm micro data. You have a strong interest in applying empirical economics to policy-relevant research questions.

Further information
The IWH considers itself a family-friendly employer that guarantees equal opportunities. Remuneration and benefits correspond to the German public sector salary scheme (up to pay group 13 Tarifvertrag der Laender, TV-L).
We highly appreciate diversity and are thus pleased to receive any application - irrespective of gender, nationality, disability, or ethnic and social background. The IWH aims to increase the proportion of female researchers and specifically encourages warnen to apply. The hiring committee will conduct a first set of interviews online.

Application procedure
Please apply online for the position 2025/02 via our application site by 2025-01-01.

We recommend to send your application as soon as possible, to be considered for the first round of interviews. Your application should include your CV, list of publications, references, teaching experience and evaluation, list of conference talks and successfully acquired third-party funds Applications received will be evaluated on the basis of professional qualifications and talents will be considered for recruitment regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. Applications from people with disabilities and their equals are welcome. Please indicate any severe disability in your application.