We are a research institute of the Max Planck Society for the Advancement of Science. The Munich Center for Economics of Aging (MEA) at the Max Planck Institute for
Social Law and Social Policy studies, evaluates, anticipates, and accompanies the micro- and macroeconomic aspects of demographic change.
For our research unit "Old-Age Provision and Social Policy" ("Alterssicherung und Sozialpolitik"), we are currently looking for an
Applied Econometrician (m/f/div)
with excellent knowledge of advanced econometric methods and applied microeconomics. Substantive interests in public economics, especially in the fields of old-age provision and long-term care,
are appreciated. Experience with micro data sets relating to the above topics are especially welcome.
The employment contract will start on November 1
st, 2021, and the term will initially be one year.
Your Profile
- Master, Diploma, Ph.D. or close to finishing your Ph.D. in economics or a related field
- Profound knowledge of advanced econometrics and causal inference methods
- Experience in handling large micro data sets
- Strong interest in public economics and economic policy analysis
- Programming experience in Stata (or similar software), MATLAB experiences are welcome
- Fluency in English is required
Your Projects
You will work on the econometric analysis of behavioral responses to demographic change and social policy. Our research includes international comparisons as well as country-specific analyses,
especially Germany and other European countries. Research fields are retirement decisions, pension reform evaluation, insurance options, savings behavior, provisions for long-term care, and similar fields.
Our offer
We are an open-minded, motivated team of researchers. We offer a stimulating research environment with excellent contacts in our international research networks. Further studies towards
postdoctoral qualification are welcome and explicitly supported. The compensation will be in accordance with TVöD and the relevant experience of the candidate ("Entgeltgruppe 13"). The
place of employment is Munich.
We are an equal opportunities employer and we welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds. We particularly encourage applications from individuals with disabilities and individuals
from ethnic and cultural minority backgrounds.
For questions, please refer to Dr. Johannes Rausch (
rausch@mea.mpisoc.mpg.de). Your
electronic application should include:
- CV
- A cover letter detailing your research interests
- Transcript of record
For applicants with Ph.D. or close to finishing Ph.D. we further request:
- A paper that best describes your research and
- A list of publications (if available) and
- A list of references
Please send your
electronic application
in one single PDF file by October 10th, 2021 stating
reference number 17-21 to
hr@mpisoc.mpg.de and
rausch@mea.mpisoc.mpg.de.
Max Planck Institute for Social Law and Social Policy
Administration / HR
Amalienstraße 33
80799 Munich