Postdoctoral Position in Applied Microeconomics

The Department of Economics at the School of Law and Economics at the University of Mannheim invites applications to fill a

postdoctoral position in applied microeconomics.

The position is a full-time position for a period of two years starting August 1, 2027.

The successful candidate will be expected to work with Prof. Wladislaw Mill on research in applied and behavioral economics, with a particular focus on discrimination, as part of a project funded by the German Research Foundation.

The ideal candidate has a strong background in applied microeconomics and a keen interest in experimental and behavioral economics. Experience with field or laboratory experiments is particularly welcome, as is experience with unconventional or unstructured data and computational methods for analyzing such data. Candidates with research interests in discrimination are especially encouraged to apply. Applicants are expected to demonstrate outstanding commitment to research and must have obtained a Ph.D. by the time they take up the position or be near its completion.

Fluency in English is indispensable. German skills are not necessary.

The University of Mannheim is committed to increasing the quota of women in research and teaching and thus encourages women with adequate qualifications to apply. Applications of equally qualified disabled candidates are given preferential consideration.

CONTACT:
Wladislaw Mill, Department of Economics, University of Mannheim, D-68131 Mannheim, Department website:

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