Location

Essen

Application area

Faculty of Business Administration and Economics at CINCH (Health Economics Research Center)

Research assistant (PhD) (w/m/d, No. 033-26)
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The Faculty of Economics at the University of Duisburg-Essen provides a research-oriented and interdisciplinary environment with a strong focus on socially relevant research. CINCH is an internationally connected center of excellence in empirical health economics research at the University of Duisburg-Essen. Founded in 2012, it conducts policy-relevant research at the highest academic standards and provides excellent training for early-career researchers.

Start of employment

as soon as possible

Duration of employment

36 months

Working time

29 h 52 min (75%)

Your main tasks

• Conduct research activities within a DFG (German Research Foundation)-funded project on the interaction of health, demographic, and economic factors in the transition to modern economic growth, with a focus on disease environments, physiological development, fertility, education, and technology.
• Develop and analyze theoretical models (in particular overlapping-generations and dynamic equilibrium models) linking health conditions, agricultural productivity, fertility decisions, and human capital investment.
• Compile, manage, and analyze large historical datasets (e.g., regional panel data for Sweden on fertility, mortality, height, disease exposure, education, and economic conditions) and carry out empirical analyses.
• Publish research results in internationally recognized peer-reviewed journals.
• Support teaching and administrative tasks at the Chair of Health Economics.
• Within the scope of the position, the opportunity to pursue doctoral studies will be provided.

Your profile

• Above-average completed university degree in Economics (Master’s) with a standard period of study of at least eight semesters.
• Advanced knowledge of statistics and econometrics.
• Advanced knowledge of quantitative research methods and advanced proficiency in statistical software packages (Stata, R, or Python).
• Experience in the analysis of large-scale datasets is desirable.
• Sound theoretical knowledge of relevant economic and related theories and models in the areas of health economics, fertility, and human capital formation (e.g., Unified Growth Theory and the concept of technophysio evolution) is desirable.
• Good to very good command of English.
• Desirable: Experience in the organization and delivery of university-level teaching.

We offer you

• a responsible position as part of a dynamic, internationally oriented team of highly motivated colleagues;
• a collegial work environment characterized by mutual respect and appreciation;
• a high degree of autonomy and flexible working hours;
• attractive sports and health programs (university sports);
• excellent access to public transportation and free on-campus parking;
• a family-friendly employer offering nursery and kindergarten places for pre-school children.

Application deadline

2026-02-25

Code number

033-26

Application

Please send your application, including the usual documents, quoting the reference number 033-26, to Prof. Martin Karlsson, University of Duisburg-Essen, Faculty of Business Administration and Economics, 45117 Essen, Germany, e-mail: martin.karlsson@uni-due.de

Information about the job

Information about the Faculty and CINCH can be found at:

https://www.wiwi.uni-due.de/en/; https://cinch.uni-due.de/en/

Open minded

We are a young, innovative university located in the heart of the Ruhr metropolis. We pride ourselves in outstanding research and teaching, think in terms of opportunities rather than limitations and develop ideas with a view to the future. Diversity is an integral part of our culture as we promote potential and are committed to upholding genuine equity in education.

Learn more

University of Duisburg-Essen pursues the goal of promoting the diversity of its members.
www.uni-due.de/diversity/en

In accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act, women with the same qualifications are given preferential consideration.

Applications from suitable disabled persons and persons of equal status within the meaning of § 2 para. 3 SGB IX are desired.

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