Postdoctoral Researcher in Behavioral / Experimental Economics (m / f / d)

Main tasks

• Research in the area of Behavioral / Experimental Economics
• Teaching activities in the Economics programmes of the faculty

Your Profile

• A completed scientific university education (M.Sc. / M.A. / Diploma / Magister) in the field of Economics or a related discipline with outstanding grades
• PhD in the relevant field
• Very good knowledge of theoretical and empirical economic methods
• Excellent command of the English language

Our Offer

The pay scale grouping will be, depending on the personal qualification of the applicant, up to pay grade 13 TV-L. The employment is limited to a period of three years, starting on April 1st, 2026. It is a qualification position in the sense of the Act on Fixed‑Term Employment Contracts in Academia (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz-WissZeitVG), which is to promote the scientific qualification of the employee.

In principle, the employment can also take place part‑time, if no compelling official reasons are opposed in an individual case.

Our Benefits

• Company pension grant
• Good transport connection
• Free parking
• Flexitime
• Working from home
• International work
• Traveling
• Union rates
• Part‑time possible
• Payment of capital‑forming benefits

Contact

Prof. Dr. Paul Heidhues; Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE), Professor für Verhaltens- und Wettbewerbsökonomie0211 /  ; Email:

Interviews

Interviews may also be conducted virtually via Cisco WebEx.

About us

Detailed information about DICE is available at

Diversity

Heinrich Heine University upholds the principle of “Excellence through Diversity”. It has signed the “Diversity Charter” and successfully participated in the Stifterverband’s audit “Shaping Diversity”. It is certified as a family‑friendly university and has set itself the goal of promoting diversity among its staff. Applications from people of all genders are expressly welcome. Applications from women will be given preferential consideration in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. The application of severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent disabilities is also welcome. In order for a severe disability or equality to be taken into account, please provide evidence of this with suitable documents.