Research Associate § 28 Subsection 1 HmbHG
InstitutionFaculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Economics, Chair of Public Economics
Salary level
Start date01.10.2026, fixed for a period of three years. (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline10.07.2026
Scope of workpart-time
Weekly hours75 % of standard work hours per week
Your responsibilities
Research associates will be expected primarily to teach and conduct research. The research associate will also have the opportunity to pursue further academic qualifications, in particular a doctoral dissertation. At least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the research associate’s own academic work.
Research in our group is in the field of public economics, combining theory, behavioral economics, and experiments. Environmental economic questions are considered. An association with the Research Training Group Collective Decision is possible depending on the research profile. Besides an active role in research projects, the position involves 3 hours per week teaching of tutorials and the supervision of students in seminars, e.g. in Microeconomics, Public Economics, Environmental and Resource Economics. The candidate will be a member in a team with a strong research focus in an international network and is offered intensive support of the dissertation project. An excellent command of English is required.
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field.
Required is a master degree in Economics, Mathematical Economics or in a related discipline. Profound knowledge of Microeconomics and its applications is essential.
We offer
1. Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
2. Continuing education opportunities
3. University pensions
4. Attractive location
5. Flexible working hours
6. Work-life balance opportunities
7. Health management, EGYM Wellpass
8. Educational leave
9. 30 days of vacation per annum
Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.
The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.
The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply.
Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.