University of Mannheim

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The Department of Economics at the School of Law and Economics at the University of Mannheim invites applications for the following positions, which are to be filled as soon as possible:

(1) Assistant Professor of Empirical Macroeconomics (W1)
(2) Assistant Professor of Quantitative Macroeconomics (W1)
(3) Assistant Professor of Theoretical Public Economics (W1)

(1) We are looking for an excellent researcher with focus on empirical macroeconomics. (2) We are looking for an excellent researcher with focus in quantitative macroeconomics. The ideal candidate conducts applied macroeconomic research firmly grounded in economic theory and guided by the analysis of micro data. The candidate’s research should focus in particular on questions related to education and inequality. (3) We are looking for an excellent researcher with focus in environmental or energy economics. The ideal candidate conducts applied empirical research firmly grounded in economic theory, with implications for public finance or economic policy.

A close cooperation with researchers working in the department is expected. Teaching responsibilities include an appropriate participation in the education of students of economics. Participation in the training of doctoral students within the Mannheim Center for Doctoral Studies in Economics is expected.

The holder of the position shall acquire additional qualifications for the position of a full university professor in accordance with the catalogue of duties as laid down in the service regulations and the subject-specific requirements associated with the position by independently performing research and teaching duties in his/her field of specialization.

The conditions for an appointment are stipulated in section § 51 (2) and (3) of the Act on Higher Education of the Land of Baden-Württemberg (LHG). In addition to a completed university degree and proof of an outstanding doctorate, pedagogical aptitude and the ability to assume the position of assistant professor based on additional academic achievements are expected. If the general conditions are met, the position is filled for up to six years under a civil service contract. Given an appropriate final evaluation, a simplified recruiting procedure for the transfer to a tenured professorship in accordance with section 48 (1) 6 LHG will be sought, subject to budgetary approval. The position (2) is funded by the Humboldt Foundation.

The University of Mannheim is committed to increasing the number of women in research and teaching and thus encourages women with adequate qualifications to apply. Applications of equally qualified disabled candidates are given preferential consideration.

Contacts: (1) Tom Krebs, (2) Michèle Tertilt and Moritz Kuhn, (3) Ulrich Wagner, Department of Economics, University of Mannheim, D-68131 Mannheim, Department website: https://www.vwl.uni-mannheim.de

Applications are requested online via EconJobMarket.org only until 15 November 2026. The e-mail address for inquiries is jobmkt@uni-mannheim.de. If, in individual cases, an electronic application should be impossible, please send your documents to Prof. Tom Krebs, Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Mannheim, D-68131 Mannheim.


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