The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research in Mannheim, Germany is one of the leading economic research institutes in Europe. The ZEW is a non-profit organization and works in the field of frontier empirical economic research and high-level policy advice. It is integrated into an extensive national and international network of universities and research institutes. The ZEW is looking to fill the following position in the Research Department "Corporate Taxation and Public Finance"

Doctoral Researcher (75%, f/m/d)

Start date flexible in the first half of 2025. Your main responsibilities at ZEW will be academic research and policy advice in the area of "Corporate Taxation and Public Finance" with a focus on fiscal policy in the context of European integration, including the political economy of fiscal decisions. You should have a strong interest in European institutions, innovative quantitative methods and the use of AI-based methods for empirical research.

About you:

• A master’s degree in economics, business administration, or related fields, with good or excellent results
• Strong quantitative and writing skills, along with excellent teamwork abilities
• Fluency in both English and German

What we can offer you

• Exciting academic research projects and relevant science-based policy advice projects
• Integration into the international Research Networks of the Leibniz Science Campus
• The opportunity to make research results accessible to the general public and to contribute to economic policy debates
• Remuneration based on the TV‑L (Collective Agreement for Public Sector Employees) and associated public sector benefits
• The possibility of methodological training as part of the Taxation Track (CDSB) in the University of Mannheim’s Graduate School of Economics and Social Science (GESS)
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work
• Extensive support for doctoral researchers through comprehensive scientific training and mentoring
• Funding for research stays at universities and research institutions abroad
• Initial employment at a 75% position for the first two years, followed by a 100% position.

IF INTERESTED, please submit your application (including cover letter, CV, master thesis or another sample of your research) by 15th January 2025 via the online application form on our website only.

CONTACT Miriam Charles
Phone: +49 621 1235‑252

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ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research
L7, 1 68161 Mannheim Germany
www.zew.de/en

The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research has been granted the official title "TOTAL E-QUALITY" in 2021 and thus continues to be considered an employer which is particularly committed to ensuring gender equality in the workplace.