PhD position and PostDoc/Assistant Professor position (fixed-term)

at  University of Stuttgart

In the lab, we work on a range of cross-cutting economic topics such as inequality, fairness and just views, justice, decision-making by individuals or political decision-makers, and (almost) all aspects of economic development. We use state-of-the-art quantitative methods, ranging from quasi-experimental and experimental methods, including field, lab, and survey experiments, to machine learning. We also specialize in uncovering new insights from unconventional data sources, especially geospatial data derived from contemporary satellites and historical sources.
We are currently eight researchers and are looking for team members who value high-quality research, have a strong drive to develop and advance their own research agenda, and actively participate in our lab activities. Our Political Economy of Global Development Lab offers diverse work in a research-oriented team and its own research budget (for APs/PostDocs), support through research assistants, an excellent regional and international network (e.g., for research stays abroad), seminars and workshops, active mentoring, and family-friendly working conditions. More information can be found at www.ivr.uni-stuttgart.de and https://sites.google.com/site/dietmarfehr. For further questions, feel free to contact Prof. Dr. Dietmar Fehr directly.

PHD STUDENT TASKS:

• Independent scientific research in the lab’s research areas with the goal of completing your PhD in Economics.
• Presenting research results at international conferences.
• Collaborating in international research projects.
• Participating in PhD courses (Doctoral Program in Economics at the University of Hohenheim) and summer schools.
• Teaching tutorials (3 semester hours per week, good German language skills required).

AP/POSTDOC TASKS:

• Independent scientific research in the lab’s research areas with the aim of further qualification.
• Publication of research in high-ranking international peer-reviewed journals.
• Presentation of research results at international conferences, workshops, and seminars.
• Participation in or independent application for and implementation of third-party funded projects.
• Establishment of research collaborations.
• Participation in organizing workshops.
• Teaching (4 semester hours per week, good German language skills required).