Senior Scientist – Consumer Research The NIM Nuremberg Institute for Market Decisions
NIM) is an independent, non-profit research institute at the interface between science and practice.
NIM conducts theoretical and empirical research into consumer decisions – to enable better decisions by society, businesses, policymakers, and consumers. In this new field of research, NIM takes an intercultural and data-driven approach to consumption and saving, with access to real consumption data (scanner panel with approx. 20,000 households, retailer data), long time series on consumer sentiment, and global ad hoc surveys. Your role as a senior scientist
In this role, you will actively shape academic research and scientific publications at NIM. The aim is to develop an internationally visible research profile for NIM that resonates within the specialist community and provides impetus for economic and social debate. Independent scientific and data-driven research on topics related to consumption and saving
Participation in the institute's research projects and development of own research approaches
Establishing a clear, internationally visible research profile
Scientific exchange and establishment of cooperation with international partners and universities
Presentation of research results at international conferences and within the global scientific community
Doctorate in, for example, social sciences/economics, psychology, anthropology, political science, or similar, with a focus on consumption/intercultural studies.
Strength in theory or empirical research—ideally both—and publication experience
experience with panel data/online experiments is an advantage
English language required minimum: C1 and German language: Business fluent German and English; enjoys clear, impact-oriented science.
A permanent position with an attractive compensation package
Long-term secured research funding
Comprehensive support for an academic career
The opportunity to set your own research priorities and establish internationally recognized collaborations
Please Send us your CV and letter of motivation in German to personalberatung@kontrast-gmbh.de .