Research Assistant; f​/m​/x

Research Assistant (f/m/x)

Pay category E 13 TV-L (75 %)

Re-founded in 1994 as a reform university, the University of Erfurt considers itself a research‑oriented institution highly committed to international cooperation and innovation in teaching and learning, with a special focus on teacher‑training programmes. With its strong profile in the humanities, cultural studies, social sciences and education, it offers a cosmopolitan place for academic debate on key social and cultural challenges.

• Scientific collaboration in a third‑party funded research project on the macroeconomic consequences of swings in global food commodity prices
• Own scientific qualification as part of a doctorate under the supervision of JProf. Dr. Rüth
• Provision of scientific services in the fulfillment of the tasks of the professorship

• Completed university degree (diploma/MA/state examination) in economics, finance, business mathematics, statistics, data science or related disciplines
• Advanced knowledge in econometrics and economics/finance
• Experience with statistical software (e.g., Matlab, Stata, Python, R)
• Ability to work independently
• Very good command of the English language (level C1)

The University of Erfurt promotes the compatibility of career and family/private life and supports flexible working hours. For academic staff, it offers a wide range of further training opportunities as well as coaching and mentoring as part of academic staff development (). In addition, there are a number of health and prevention offers as part of the company health management programme.

The position is initially limited for three years according to the duration of the project (with the possibility of an extension). The advertisement is addressed to applicants who fulfil the requirements of the German Act on Temporary Scientific Contracts (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz). The general requirements for employment according to § 91 section 5 Thüringer Hochschulgesetz apply.

If you have a foreign university degree, it is necessary that you apply for a certificate application at the Central Office for Foreign Education (Zentralstelle für ausländisches Bildungswesen, ZAB). We recommend attaching the corresponding certificate to your application documents; you may also provide it at a later stage of the process. Please note that this is a chargeable service provided by the ZAB.

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The University of Erfurt sees itself as an open‑minded employer that values diversity. It is committed to diversity and gender equality and welcomes applications that contribute to this. The University of Erfurt has successfully passed the "shaping diversity" audit, has been audited as a "family‑friendly university" and regularly participates in the female professor programme of the federal and state governments. One of the university's strategic goals is increasing the proportion of women in research and teaching.

Severely disabled persons and persons with equal status are given preference in the case of equal suitability, professional performance, and ability.

Please send your application with informative documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, copies of certificates, list of publications and university courses, if applicable) exclusively online by 30.04.2025 via the application management system of the University of Erfurt.

The University of Erfurt does not refund any costs incurred in the application process.