Research Assistant (Doctoral Researcher/PhD)

Entry date:
as soon as possible

Application deadline:
2026-09-27

Salary:
E 13 TV-H

Duration:
3 years

Volume of employment:
part-time (75%)

The University of Marburg, founded in 1527, offers a variety of excellent programs of study for around 22,000 students and confronts the important topics of our time through excellent research across a broad spectrum of sciences.

The Department of Economics, research group on „Sustainable Development and Economic Policy“, Prof. Dr. Andreas Landmann is currently accepting applications for a

The position is offered for a period of 3 years, if no former times of qualification must be considered. The starting date is as soon as possible. The position is part-time (75% of regular working hours) with salary and benefits commensurate with a public service position in the state Hesse, Germany (TV-H E 13, 75%).

Tasks:

• Collaboration on research projects of the research group, particularly on the topics of risk & vulnerability, health insurance, and adaptation to climate change in the Global South
• Independent research with the aim of a doctorate in the field of sustainable development
• Participation in the preparation and independent delivery of courses in the Bachelor’s and Master’s programs, primarily in English, with the possibility of teaching in German
• Supervision of student theses
• Participation in administrative tasks within the research group
• Scientific services in research and teaching

The position is limited to a time period deemed adequate for the completion of a doctoral degree. As part of the assigned duties, there will be ample opportunity to conduct the independent scientific research necessary for the completion of a doctorate. The limitation complies to Section 2(1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (WissZeitVG).

Profile:

• MSc-degree or equivalent in Economics or related fields (e.g., Political Science or Statistics)
• Enthusiasm and aptitude for academic research as well as for contributing to teaching
• Solid knowledge of econometric methods, experience with statistical software programs (e.g., Stata, R), and basic mathematical competence
• Experience in the thematic areas of risk & vulnerability, health insurance, climate models & simulation, adaptation to climate change, and development economics is an advantage
• Teamwork skills, communication competence, and a high level of commitment
• Very good written and spoken English skills; German language skills are a significant advantage

Disposition to own scientific qualification (e.g. a doctorate project in the area of sustainable development) is expected.

We offer:

• An interesting and broad range of work in a dynamic and motivated team
• Connection to the department’s focus topic „Climate Adaptation“
• Flexible working hours possible by arrangement
• Ticket for free use of public transport in the state Hesse, Germany (Landesticket)
• Participation in the MAGKS Doctoral Program in Economics and the MArburg University Research Academy

We actively support the professional development of junior researchers by the offers of the International Office, the Higher Education Didactics Office and by department-specific offers.

Contact for more Information

Prof. Dr. Andreas Landmann

+49 6421-28 23923

andreas.landmann@uni-marburg.de

We support women and strongly encourage them to apply. In areas where women are underrepresented, female applicants will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. As a certified family-friendly university, we support our employees in balancing family and career. A reduction of working time is possible. Applicants with a disability as discribed in the Social Security Code (Section 2(2) and (3) of Book IX of the Social Security Code (SGB IX)) will be preferred in case of equal qualifications. Application and interview costs can not be refunded.

Please apply by 27 September 2026 using the application-button below.

Online application