Research Associate - Applied Microeconomics (gn)

We are looking for a

Research Associate - Applied Economics (gn)

part-time (30 hours/week), to start in September 2025. The research associate will support Professor Ornaghi’s ongoing work in the economics of media and in political economy as part of the research project “Policy Preferences and Identities,” CRC Transregio 190, funded by the DFG.

The position is best suited for students that have completed their pre-doctoral education and would like to pursue a competitive PhD in Economics after gaining more research experience. The position is for 30 hours per week, and provides sufficient time to further advance the applicant’s own research agenda and preparation for PhD programs. The candidate will be encouraged to attend research seminars in applied microeconomics and political economy. The position also provides support and mentorship to the associate toward a successful academic career. The position is initially for one year and could be extended for a second year, depending on interest and performance.

Your tasks:
  • Undertake literature reviews
  • Write research reports
  • Implement data cleaning and analysis
  • Perform text analysis
  • Identity and obtain datasets
  • Collaborate with the research team
Your profile:
  • A completed Master's degree in economics, statistics, computer science, or related fields is expected by the starting date of the appointment.
  • Good knowledge of either Stata, R, or other statistical software
  • Previous experience or willingness to learn programming languages such as Python
We offer:

  30 days paid holidays per year and up to 20 days workation possible

  Flexible Working Hours

  Good Traffic Connections

  International and diverse work environment

  Commuter Ticket

  Mobile working possible

To apply, please submit the following documents via the button below:

  • Curriculum Vitae (max 2 pages)
  • Cover letter explaining motivation to pursue a PhD in Economics, interest in the pre-doctoral research associate position, and earliest preferred starting date for the position (max 1 page)
  • Writing sample (bachelor or master thesis)
  • Unofficial transcripts from previous coursework
  • Reference letter from faculty (optional)
  • Unofficial GRE transcripts (if available)
  • Unofficial TOEFLE/IELTS transcripts (if available)

The deadline for full consideration is 30 June 2025.

Please contact Arianna Ornaghi, Assistant Professor of Economics, for further information about the position.

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