Doctoral Researcher in Economic Theory, or in Empirical Microeconomics, or in Econometrics, or in Behavioural/ Experimental Economics (m/f/d)
Uni Düsseldorf
- Institution
- Uni Düsseldorf
- Position type
- PhD
- Subject area
- Economics & Business
- Application deadline
- 16 September 2026
- Location
- Düsseldorf, Nordrhein-Westfalen, DE
- Funding
- Fully funded position
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About this position
The Düsseldorf Graduate School of Economics (DGSE) and the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE) are inviting applications for a position as
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- Job-ID: J000000658
- Working hours: Part time
- Schedule: 75%
- Location: Düsseldorf
- Start date: 01.01.2027
- Limited until: 31.12.2028
- Published: 17.08.2026
- Apply till: 16.09.2026
- Payment group: EGr. 13 TV-L
- Organization: Wirtschaftswissenschaftlichen Fakultät
- Job Category: science / research / teach
- research and teaching in the area of Economic Theory, Empirical Microeconomics, Econometrics, Industrial Organisation, Behavioural/ Experimental Economics or International Economics
- a completed scientific university education (M.Sc. / M.A. / Diploma / Magister) in Economics or in a related quantitative-mathematical discipline with outstanding grades
- talented and motivated applicants with a strong interest in Economic Theory and Policy, Industrial Organization, Behavioural Economics, International Economics, Empirical Economics or Econometrics
- very good knowledge of theoretical and empirical economic methods and
- an excellent command of the English language
The pay scale grouping will be, depending on the personal qualification of the applicant, up to pay grade 13 TV-L. Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf aims at increasing the percentage of female employees. Applications from women will therefore be given preference in cases of equal aptitude, ability and professional achievements, unless there are exceptional reasons for choosing another applicant. Applications from suitably qualified severely disabled persons or disabled persons regarded as being of equal status according to Book IX of the German Social Code (SGB – Soziales Gesetzbuch) are encouraged.
The employment is initially limited to a period of 2 years with an option for prolongation by two additional years if the applicant reaches the targets agreed upon with his/her supervisor during the hiring process. 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 qualification target of this position is a PhD.
The DGSE’s specific focus on Competition Economics and Regulatory Issues in research and teaching and the close links of DICE to competition policy practice provide an excellent platform for the education of doctoral students. Besides Competition Economics and Policy, we supervise other research topics in Applied Microeconomics, such as Behavioural Economics, Experimental Economics, International Economics and Econometrics. Doctoral students participate in courses and seminars which focus on the topics of the graduate programme.
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Company pension grant
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Good transport connection
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Flexitime
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Working from home
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International work
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Union rates
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Payment of capital-forming benefits
Company pension grant; Good transport connection; Free parking; Flexitime; Working from home; International work; Union rates; Payment of capital-forming benefits
Detailed information about DGSE and DICE is available at https://www.dice.hhu.de/phd-programme. Your contact person in case of questions regarding the position is Prof. Dr. Hans-Theo Normann; email: normann@dice.hhu.de. Please send your application by 16 September 2026.
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.
Prof. Dr. Hans-Theo Normann
normann@dice.hhu.de
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