Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Empirical Microeconomics
Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf

Temporary

Full Time, Part Time

Published: 2025-12-11

Düsseldorf

I am interested

The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf and the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE) are inviting applications for a position as

Postdoctoral Researcher (m/f/d) in Empirical Microeconomics

Job-ID: J000000548
Start date: 01.04.2026
Apply date: 31.01.2026
Location: Düsseldorf
Working hours: Full time
Job category: science / research / teaching
Salary group: EGr. 13 TV-L

Detailed information about DICE is available at https://www.dice.hhu.de. Interviews may also be conducted virtually via Cisco WebEx.

Main tasks

research in the area of Empirical Microeconomics, ideally with a focus on Empirical IO or International Economics
teaching in the Economics programmes of the faculty.

Your Profile

a completed scientific university education (M.Sc./ M.A./ Diploma/ Magister) in the field of Economics or a related discipline with outstanding grades
PhD in the relevant field
very good knowledge of theoretical and empirical economic methods
Excellent command of the English language

Our Offer
The employment is limited to a period of three years, starting on April 1st, 2026. It is a qualification position in the sense of the Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academia (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz-WissZeitVG), which is to promote the scientific qualification of the employee.

The pay scale grouping will be, depending on the personal qualification of the applicant, up to pay grade 13 TV-L. In principle, the employment can also take place part-time, if no compelling official reasons are opposed in an individual case.

company pension grant
good transport connection
free parking
flexitime
international work
traveling
union rates
part-time possible
payment of capital-forming benefits

Heinrich Heine University upholds the principle of "Excellence through Diversity". It has signed the "Diversity Charter" and successfully participated in the Stifterverband's audit "Shaping Diversity". It is certified as a family-friendly university and has set itself the goal of promoting diversity among its staff. Applications from people of all genders are expressly welcome. Applications from women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. The application of severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent disabilities is also welcome. In order for a severe disability or equality to be taken into account, please provide evidence of this with suitable documents.

Contact
Joel Stiebale, Professor für empirische Industrieökonomik - 0211-81 14516

Heinrich-Heine-Universität Düsseldorf
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