
Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter/Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Lehrstuhl für Development Economicsund DFG Graduiertenkolleg 2720: "Digital Platform Ecosystems (DPE)" - englische Fassung
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Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter/Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin am Lehrstuhl für Development Economicsund DFG Graduiertenkolleg 2720: "Digital Platform Ecosystems (DPE)" - englische Fassung
Passau
Aktualität: 07.05.2025
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07.05.2025, Universität Passau
Passau
The Chair of Development Economics (Professor Michael Grimm) and the DFG Research Training Group 2720 “Digital Platform Ecosystems” (DPE) at the University of Passau invite applications for the position of
This is a fully funded position (75% FTE) based on a fixed-term contract with a three-year term starting 1 October 2025. Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 of the German public-sector collective agreement, TV-L; the salary step depends on your qualifications and experience.
This position is suitable for candidates with disabilities. Those who are registered disabled are given preference over non-disabled applicants who do not otherwise have statutory preferential status if their overall personal aptitudes, skills and qualifications are equal.
Emailed applications are kept on file for six months after the conclusion of the appointment procedure, whereupon they are deleted from our systems. Please visit http://www.uni-passau.de/en/university/current-vacancies for our data privacy statement.
Doctoral Researcher
(Ph.D. Candidate)
in the area of opportunities and risks in the context of digital platforms in developing countries.
This is a fully funded position (75% FTE) based on a fixed-term contract with a three-year term starting 1 October 2025. Remuneration is in accordance with pay grade E13 of the German public-sector collective agreement, TV-L; the salary step depends on your qualifications and experience.
What we seek
- You are a highly motivated postgraduate with an excellent master’s degree in economics or a related field of study.
- Very good analytical and econometric skills, the ability to handle and manage large and complex micro data sets in STATA and most importantly a keen interest in development economics.
- Ability to work in a multi-disciplinary team, open-mindedness, and the motivation to work on a research project independently and diligently.
- Excellent spoken and written English language skills. Knowledge of German is not a requirement.
What we offer
- The opportunity to pursue doctoral study at a renowned German university as part of a strong research team with internationally recognised research activities at the highest scholarly level (see https://www.wiwi.uni-passau.de/en/development-economics).
- Membership in the interdisciplinary Research Training Group 2720 Digital Platform Ecosystems (see https://dpe.uni-passau.de/en for details and activities) funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
- Your own research budget for conference visits and hiring student research assistants.
- No formal teaching obligation but opportunities to participate in and contribute to the Chair’s teaching portfolio.
- A tailored and structured doctoral programme; a fully funded research visit abroad, external course programme (summer schools, workshops); co-supervision by international scholars and much more. The research training programme is designed such that students are enabled to complete their doctoral degree within three years.
- You will participate regularly in international conferences, become integrated into an international research network and contribute to public discourse.
- Excellent infrastructure including IT equipment on one of the most beautiful university campuses in Germany.
Über uns
The University of Passau owes its strong visibility and good repute to excellent research, innovative teaching and its tight-knit international academic networks. Some 11,000 students from 100 countries and more than 1,300 staff study and work on our university campus, which is located a stone’s throw from the historical Old Town of Passau and combines state-of-the-art technical infrastructure with award-winning architecture. Internationally successful high-tech companies and a vibrant start-up scene, coupled with a rich culture and Lower Bavarian traditions, give Passau and the surrounding area a special appeal that makes it a great place to live and work.So bewerben Sie sich
How to apply- Please visit www.dpe.uni-passau.de/en/application for details on the application process.
- You can apply at any time, as we will be accepting applications until the position is filled.
- We will start reviewing received applications on 30 May 2025.
- This position is for Research Area C.2 under the primary supervision of Professor Michael Grimm (https://www.wiwi.uni-passau.de/en/development-economics). If you have any further questions, please write to michael.grimm@uni-passau.de.
This position is suitable for candidates with disabilities. Those who are registered disabled are given preference over non-disabled applicants who do not otherwise have statutory preferential status if their overall personal aptitudes, skills and qualifications are equal.
Emailed applications are kept on file for six months after the conclusion of the appointment procedure, whereupon they are deleted from our systems. Please visit http://www.uni-passau.de/en/university/current-vacancies for our data privacy statement.
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