Research Associate (Postdoc) at the Professorship in Economics, esp. Sustainability Economics for the Project “CLICCS” § 28 Subsection 2 + 3 HmbHG
InstitutionFaculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Economics
Salary level
Start dateas soon as possible, September at the latest, 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]).The contract provides for a maximum extension of up to three years depending on the associate’s achievements during the first stage. Providing that a position is available and that requirements have been fulfilled, the associate may apply for temporary civil servant status in accordance with Section 28 subsection 2 HmbHG.
Application deadline27.05.2026
Scope of workfull-time position suitable for part-time
Your responsibilities
In the first 8 months duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.
For the remaining time duties include teaching and research in the respective department or institute. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications as well as acquire teaching experience. These duties are intended to promote academic achievement. Therefore, at least one-third of set working hours will be made available for the associate’s own academic work.
The postdoctoral researcher will contribute to the department's research and teaching mission through the following activities:
1. conduct independent and collaborative research with Prof. Dr. Anca Balietti in behavioral economics, with applications to environmental, development, political economy, and public economics topics
2. design and implement online, lab, and/or field experiments, and contribute to high-quality research output for publication
3. teach 5 hours in the Economics programs within the faculty (teaching will be starting in the second section of this position)
4. develop and write competitive research grant proposals, including collaborative funding applications
Your profile
A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate.
We are seeking candidates with strong research interests in behavioral and experimental economics, ideally with a focus on one or more of the following fields: political economy, public economics, environmental economics, and development economics.
Applicants should demonstrate the ability to publish research of the highest international standard and meet the following criteria:
5. PhD in Economics (completed by signing of the contract)
6. strong potential to produce and publish high-quality, peer-reviewed research
7. proven experience conducting online and/or field experiments
8. strong quantitative and coding skills in Stata, R, and/or another statistical software package
9. excellent command of English (written and spoken)
We offer
10. Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
11. Continuing education opportunities
12. University pensions
13. Attractive location
14. Flexible working hours
15. Work-life balance opportunities
16. Health management, EGYM Wellpass
17. Educational leave
18. 30 days of vacation per annum
The successful candidate will work closely with Prof. Dr. Anca Balietti and will have excellent opportunities to collaborate with faculty across the Department of Economics and the broader Faculty of Business, Economics, and Social Sciences. The position also offers strong collaboration and networking opportunities with researchers affiliated with the Climate, Climatic Change, and Society (CLICCS) Cluster of Excellence.
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.