Postdoctoral Research Position in Economics

At the University of Göttingen -Public Law Foundation-, Ibero-Amerika-Institut, there is a position as

Postdoctoral Research Position in Economics (all genders welcome)
Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/100%

to be filled. Starting date is 4/1/2026. The position is limited to 3 years.

This postdoctoral position (Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in) is based at the Department of Ibero-America Research (Ibero), Faculty of Business and Economics. The start date is by mutual agreement, but no later than October 2026.

The position is meant to qualify young academics for a scientific career. This role aims one to prepare for the tasks of a professorship in the future.

Your tasks

• Conduct independent research and contribute to Ibero's research projects
• Present research at international conferences and prepare manuscripts for publication in leading academic journals
• Teach courses in development economics, international economics, and/or the economics of Latin America
• Supervise Bachelor's and Master's students
• Coordinate Ibero's activities, including scientific events and alumni relations

Your profile

• Completed Ph.D. (or close to completion) in Economics or a related discipline (e.g., Political Science, International Relations, Development Studies, Applied Statistics) with a quantitative focus
• Strong interest in development economics, international economics, and/or the economics of Latin America
• Demonstrated potential to publish in renowned peer-reviewed journals
• Strong command of empirical methods and relevant statistical software (e.g., Stata, R, Python)
• Advanced English proficiency (C1)
• Knowledge of Spanish and/or Portuguese is expected
• Knowledge of German is an asset but not required
• A collaborative mindset and enjoyment of teamwork

The Ibero conducts applied economic research on economic development, with a particular focus on Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. Our main research topics include:

• Poverty, inequality, and gender discrimination
• Trade and capital flows
• Allocation, coordination, and effectiveness of development aid
• Migration and conflict
• Environment and climate protection
• Geoeconomics

Further information about Ibero and the Director is available at and . For further questions on the position, please email Prof. Dr. Andreas Fuchs

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 1/17/2026 on the application portal of the university using this link: . For more information get in touch with Andreas Fuchs directly via E-Mail: -, Tel

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