Research Associate - Dresden, Deutschland - Technische Universität Dresden

Technische Universität Dresden

Geprüftes Unternehmen

Dresden, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

beBee Recruiter

Beschreibung

Technische Universität Dresden -
Faculty of Business and Economics, Junior Professorship in Economics, esp

International Economic Policy:

Technische Universität Dresden (TUD), as a University of Excellence, is one of the leading and most dynamic research institutions in the country. Founded in 1828, today it is a globally oriented, regionally anchored top university as it focuses on the grand challenges of the 21st century. lt develops innovative solutions for the world's most pressing issues. In research and academic programs, the university unites the natural and engineering sciences with the humanities, social sciences and medicine. This wide range of disciplines is a special feature, facilitating interdisciplinarity and transfer of science to society. As a modern employer, it offers attractive working conditions to all employees in teaching, research, technology and administration. The goal is to promote and develop their individual abilities while empowering everyone to reach their full potential. TUD embodies a university culture that is characterized by cosmopolitanism, mutual appreciation, thriving innovation and active participation.

For TUD diversity is an essential feature and a quality criterion of an excellent university.

Accordingly, we welcome all applicants who would like to commit themselves, their achievements and productivity to the success of the whole institution.

Research Associate / PhD Student (M/F/x)

English

(Subject to personal qualification employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

The position is starting on April 1, 2023. The position comprises 75% of the fulltime weekly hours. The position is limited to 3 years and could be extended. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz WissZeitVG). The position aims at obtaining further academic qualification (e. g. PhD).

Working field:

- scientific research activities: Conduct own (empirical) research in one of the above research areas using statistical software (e.g., R or Stata)

Contributing to scientific teaching activities
Support in administrative tasks.

Requirements:

Interest in socioeconomic research and working with spatial/georeferenced data
Fully proficient in English (German skills are an advantage).

What we offer:

An inspiring research atmosphere and expertise in the fields of Development Economics, Regional Economics, and Political Economy
Support and supervision of your PhD thesis
Courses in the structured PhD program Central-German Doctoral Program Economics (CGDE)
Integration into a larger team (close exchange with the Chair of Economics, esp. International Economics and Prof. Dr. Christian Leßmann)
Strong support to present research results at international conferences and participation at summer schools.

How to apply:

A cover letter describing your interest in this position
Your CV with copies of exam certificates and other appendices
Up to two reference letters (if available) or contact information of up to two references.