The Faculty of Business Administration and Economics of Heinrich Heine University Düsseldorf and the Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE) are inviting applications for a position as
Postdoctoral Researcher in Behavioral/ Experimental Economics (m/f/d)
Job-ID: J000000549
Working hours: Full time
Location: Düsseldorf
Start date: 01.04.2026
Limited until: 31.03.2029
Payment group: EGr. 13 TV-L
Job Category: science / research / teach
Apply till: 31.01.2026
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
international work
traveling
union rates
part-time possible
payment of capital-forming benefits
About us
Detailed information about DICE is available at https://www.dice.hhu.de.
Your contact person in case of questions regarding the position is Prof. Dr. Paul Heidhues; email: heidhues@dice.hhu.de.
Interviews may also be conducted virtually via Cisco WebEx.
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.
Contact
Prof. Dr. Paul Heidhues, Düsseldorf Institute for Competition Economics (DICE), Professor für Verhaltens- und Wettbewerbsökonomie, 0211 / 81-10244
Apply online now: https://karriere.hhu.de/index.php?ac=login&jobad_id=549
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