With approximately 100 employees, scholars, and visiting researchers, the Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods is one of more than 80 institutes of the Max Planck Society. It is an internationally oriented research institute that deals with applied, developmental, and behavioral economics, as well as market design.
The Experimental Economics Group uses experimental and observational methods to study key societal issues in behavioral, development, educational, and health economics. The group aims to identify effective interventions and to understand how preferences, social norms, and incentives influence behavior.
Starting October 1, 2025, we are looking for a
Research Assistant (m/f/div)
8 - 20 hours / week

YOUR PROFILE:

• Good GPA in Economics, Computer Science, Mathematics, or a similar quantitative study program
• First experience with statistical software (e.g., Stata or R) or python, or willingness to learn relevant languages
• Very good command of English to collaborate with our international colleagues; knowledge of German desired, but not required
• Interest in microeconometrics, behavioral, experimental, and/or development economics is of advantage
• Enrollment at a German university
  The position can be fully remote as long as you have a German residency. We are flexible with hours per week and can discuss a schedule that works for both sides.
  Please submit your applications (including cover letter, CV, and transcript of records as PDFs) until August 11, 2025 via our
  online portal
  .
  We intend to interview suitable candidates in early September 2025. In case you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact us via email (
  unitsutterhiwi@coll.mpg.de
  ).
  Further information about our team and the institute can be found at
  https://www.coll.mpg.de
  The Max Planck Institute for Research on Collective Goods is an equal opportunity employer. Applications from women with the requisite qualifications and interests are particularly welcome. We strive for gender and diversity equality and welcome applications from all backgrounds. The Max Planck Society is also seeking to increase the number of employees with severe disabilities. Applications from such candidates will be given special consideration.
  We look forward to receiving your application!
  Max Planck Institute for Research
  on Collective Goods
  Kurt-Schumacher-Str. 10
  53113 Bon

• Program, prepare, and conduct economic experiments
• Clean and analyze datasets
• Literature research in scientific journals