PhD Position (Doctoral Researcher) (f/m/x, 75%)

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Job description

assigned to the Department Laws, Regulations and Factor Markets, starting as soon as possible. The research project is headed by Professor Dr Sabrina Jeworrek and Assistant Professor Dr Melina Ludolph. The contract will initially be limited to two years; an extension by two years is intended. The remuneration for the position consists of a combination of a scholarship and an employment contract. The place of employment is Halle (Saale). What we offer You will contribute to the project "Individual social responsibility, bank risk, and the impact of regulation", which entails conducting behavioural experiments. The project combines the two fields behavioural and financial economics. Moreover, you will become part of a dynamic team of economists regularly publishing its work in renowned international journals. You will find a well-equipped research infrastructure and an open-minded and cooperative working environment. The Halle Institute for Economic Research is closely linked with the national and international scientific community and offers excellent opportunities to gain academic qualifications. In particular, you will be given the opportunity to obtain a PhD degree. For that, participation in the IWH Doctoral Programme in Economics (IWH-DPE) and the Central-German Doctoral Program Economics (CGDE), which IWH organises jointly with neighboring universities, is obligatory. Your profile/Your motivation You are curious, creative, and highly motivated to research behavioural patterns, especially in the financial industry. On top, you hold a high-quality master degree in economics, finance, or otherwise adjacent fields and have very good knowledge of applied microeconometrics, experience in the analysis of microdata as well as in dealing with corresponding statistical software. Optimally, you have basic knowledge in experimental economics and/or programming skills. Your working methods are self-responsible and structured. Organisational talent as well as team orientation and proficiency in English round off your profile. You are open to get in touch with the national and international scientific community and to cooperate with other IWH researchers. Further information The IWH is a family-friendly research institute that guarantees equal opportunities for women and men and specifically encourages women to apply for this position. Applications from severely handicapped persons and persons equal to them are welcome. Please indicate a severe disability in your application. Application procedure Please apply for this position 2024-11 online via our application portal by November 15, 2024. Applications received will be evaluated on the basis of professional qualifications and talents will be considered for recruitment regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion or belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Management, Verwaltung Doktorand, Doktorandin Lehre & Forschung, Wissenschaft Controlling, Finanzen Forschungseinrichtung Vollzeit

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