PhD Position in Behavioral and Development Economics

At the University of Göttingen -Public Law Foundation-, Department VWL - Professur Ibanez Diaz, there is a position as

to be filled. Starting date is 4/1/2027. The position is limited to 31st March 2030.

 is is affiliated with the research conducted at the chair of Prof. Marcela Ibanez, focussing on Behavioral and Development Economics. 
The position is based in Göttingen (Germany) and may require international travel for data collection and exchange with collaborators.

Your tasks

The doctoral researcher will conduct research related to behavioral development economics. Possible research topics include collective action and cooperation, the economics of crime, voluntary compliance, conflict and peace building, gender equity, technology adoption, digitalization, climate adaptation, and policy evaluation. The tasks include:
•      Design and implementation of field research (e.g. household surveys, field experiments, or laboratory experiments) possibly in a country of the Global South
•      Empirical analysis of quantitative primary and/or secondary data using statistical and econometric methods
•      Active interaction with other researchers across disciplinary boundaries
•      Presentation and publication of research results
•      Contribution to the chair’s teaching and general administrative tasks
•      Supervision of students’ theses at the Bachelor and Master level
•      Coordination and participation in seminars
•      Support to chair members in terms of research

Your profile

• Master’s degree in economics or a related discipline (behavioral sciences, political science, development studies) completed by the time of program entry;
• Strong research interest in Behavioral and Development Economics;
• Strong background in microeconomics and development economics;
• Solid skills in econometric research methods;
• Training in behavioral economics
• Experience living or working in developing countries is highly desirable;
• Fluent communication and writing skills in English, at least level C1

Please submit your complete application, including a motivation letter, CV, contact details of two referees, university certificates and transcripts, and a 1-2 page summary of your Master thesis. The interviews will take place in February. For further inquiries, please contact Ms Venus (lehrstuhl.ibanez@uni-goettingen.de).

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect the interests of the applicant.

Please upload your application in one pdf file including the usual documents until 12/15/2026 on the application portal of the university using this link: http://obp.uni-goettingen.de/de-de/OBF/Index/76724. For more information get in touch with Irene Venus directly via E-Mail: Irene.Venus@wiwi.uni-goettingen.de, Tel. +49 551 3921660 .

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