Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) and Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg

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The Faculty of Law and Economics at Martin Luther University Halle- Wittenberg in cooperation with the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH) – Member of the Leibniz Association seeks qualified candidates to fill the position at the rank of

Assistant Professor (W1)in Macroeconometrics

at the earliest possible date.

We expect the candidates to have a strong interest in teaching and research in the field of Macroeconometrics. Ideally, the focus should be on time-series and panel econometrics as for example - estimation of dynamic general equilibrium models and/or - multiple time-series analysis. A quantitative research approach and experience with the latest empirical methods, as well as a desire to apply econometric research to policy questions are desirable. The Assistant Professorship serves to deepen the collaboration between the Faculty of Law and Economics at Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg and the Halle Institute for Economic Research (IWH).

The IWH is one of the six economic research institutes of the Leibniz Association in Germany (www.iwh-halle.de). The institute focuses on research in finance, macroeconomics, and productivity and innovation. The Assistant Professorship is based in the Department of Macroeconomics at the IWH. The requirements for the position are: : the completion of a PhD in Economics, Statistics or Econometrics, the potential for successful publications in international journals, and ideally an existing network of international research collaborations. It is expected that the candidate will teach in the Faculty’s Bachelor and Masters Programmes. While knowledge of German is desirable, it is not a requirement for the position.

The employee is assigned the status of a civil servant with limited tenure (Beamtenverhältnis auf Zeit). The contract will initially be limited to three years, and may be extended by a further three years given a positive evaluation. Applications from disabled persons will be given priority in the case of equal suitability, ability and professional expertise. The Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg aims to increase the proportion of women researchers within the university and specifically encourages women to apply. The university provides good arrangements for coordinating occupation and family.

For inquiries, please contact Professor Dr Oliver Holtemöller (oliver. holtemoeller@iwh-halle.de, Phone +49 345 7753 800) or Professor Dr Alexander Kriwoluzky (alexander.kriwoluzky@wiwi.uni-halle.de, phone +49 345 55 23358).