Research assistant (postdoc) (m/f/d)

Working Environment:
The professorship at FU Berlin offers a collegial and theory-focused research environment. The postdoctoral researcher will be part of a vibrant academic community, where collaboration with the Berlin School of Economics (BSOE) plays a central role. As such, participation in the BSOE's activities - such as theory seminars, a reading group, and internal seminars - is expected, fostering an engaging and research-driven atmosphere.
We are looking for an ambitious early-career researcher who will not only strengthen our team but also contribute to the broader BSOE community. The role offers a unique opportunity to be part of a lively academic network centered around microeconomic theory and its applications.

Job description:

• Research: Conduct research in microeconomics, preferably in theory with a focus on Political Economy, Organizational Economics, and Information Economics. Applications in applied microeconomics and experimental economics are also welcome.
• Teaching: Teach microeconomic theory at both the undergraduate and postgraduate levels.
• Supervision: Supervise Bachelor and Master theses and mentor PhD candidates
• Funding: Apply for and manage externally funded research projects
• Conferences: Present research results at international conferences.
• Community Engagement: Actively participate in microeconomic groups at FU Berlin and the Berlin School of Economics.
• Career Development: The position provides the opportunity for the postdoctoral fellow to gain further academic qualifications.

This role is ideal for an ambitious early-career researcher looking to contribute to a thriving academic community while advancing their own academic trajectory.

Requirements:
Completed scientific university degree and successfully completed PhD in the field of microeconomics.

Desirable:

• Research Skills: Proven research capabilities and strong potential, demonstrated by an excellent dissertation in the field of microeconomics.
• Expertise: Research and teaching experience in microeconomics, ideally with a focus on Political Economy, Organizational Economics, or Information Economics.
• Publication Record: Experience with academic publications in internationally renowned academic journals.
• Funding Acquisition: (Initial) experience in obtaining external research funding.
• Organizational Skills: Strong organizational abilities, commitment, and flexibility.
• Language Skills: Excellent command of English (spoken and written).
• Personal Attributes: Ambitious, reliable, diligent, able to work independently, and a friendly team player.

Application materials include CV, jobmarket paper, three letters of reference, research statement (optional), teaching statement (optional), diversity statement (optional).

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Anja Prummer (anja.prummer@fu-berlin.de)

Applications should be sent by e-mail, together with significant documents, indicating the reference code, no later than November 25th, 2024 in PDF format (preferably as one document) to Prof. Dr. Anja Prummer anja.prummer@fu-berlin.de to

Freie Universität Berlin

Fachbereich Wirtschaftswissenschaft

Wiss. Einrichtung für Volkswirtschaftslehre

Professur für Mikroökonomie

Prof. Dr. Anja Prummer

Boltzmannstr. 20

14195 Berlin (Dahlem)

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Freie Universität Berlin is an equal opportunity employer.