Researcher (Ph.d. Candidate Or Post-Doc) (F/M/D)

In the Department of Economic Sciences and Media in the Economic Theory Group at the Ilmenau University of Technology (TU Ilmenau, Germany) is a vacancy for a

Researcher (Ph.D. candidate or Post-doc) (f/m/d)

for advanced academic training to obtain research skills an academic competences according to Section 2 (1) of the German Academic Fixed-Term Contract Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz) as soon as possible. The position is initially limited for 3 years with the possibility of a two-year extension. The position offers the option to pursue a Ph.D. or post-doc qualifications.

The Economic Theory Groups conducts research in the applied economics of competition, digital/media, and sports economics. It offers an international group active in research and excellent supervision.

Your tasks

Your job tasks include:

• Conducting research in one or more of the following areas: competition economics, media- and digital economics, sports economics
• Assistance in teaching and examinations of the subjects Micro Economics, Media and Digital Markets, Competition, Strategy, and Institution (in bachelor and master programs)
• Supervision and consultancy for students
• Assistence to the general tasks in research and administration of the Economic Theory Group.

Your profile

For being part of the selection process is needed:

• University degree in economics or a related subject (Master or Diploma (Univ.)), Post-docs must also have a doctoral degree in the above-mentioned fields
• Ability to teach economic subjects
• Suitability to academic working

Following competences are desirable:

• Research interests and skills in competition, media/digital and sports economics
• Skills in empirical research methods (e.g. econometrics)
• Team competencies, organizational skills, and motivation

Please provide evidence of the qualifications required for the job by certificates and references.

For Ph.D. candidates we offer a part-time position with 75%. We envisage to increase working hours if possible. For Post-docs we offer a full-time position. The extent to which a part-time request can be granted, in particular with regard to the location and scope of part-time work, will be examined on the basis of the needs of the service.

What we offer you:

• attractive remuneration according to collective agreement (as per TV-L) incl. granting of a special annual payment
• vacation entitlement of 30 days in the calendar year and additional days off on 24 / 31 December
• flexible working time model
• VBL - pension scheme in the public sector

From individual advancement with a wide range of continuing education opportunities to a variety of health and recreational offerings, you can expect an appreciative working environment at a renowned university at TU Ilmenau. In addition to an attractive, family friendly working hour’s model, you will also benefit from advantages such as the use of the dining halls of the Studiendenwerk Thüringen, as well as participation in several attractive sport offers from the university owned sport centrum.

The university stands in the fields of technology, mathematics and natural sciences, business and media for teaching and research at the highest level. It attaches particular importance to innovativ teaching and interdisciplinary. It identifies with Humboldt's ideals and pursues the vision of a cosmopolitan campus family. 

Technische Universität llmenau is holder of the „TOTAL E-Quality“distinction and emphasizes gendered quality.

Severely disabled applicants with essentially identical professional suitability will be preferentially selected.

Technische Universität Ilmenau offers flexible working time models.

ID Number: 14/2024
application deadline: 11.03.2023

For further information please contact Prof. Dr. Oliver Budzinski, Phone +49 3677 69 4031.