The Ifo Institute (www.ifo.de) is one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany and member of the Leibniz Association. Its international reputation is based on its research, service and policy advice, and on its German and international economic surveys. As part of the CESifo Group, Ifo works in close cooperation with the Ludwig-Maximilians- University of Munich.
In line with the expansion of our research in the economics of education and innovation and our co-operation with the LMU, we will be making immediate appointments in our Department of Human Capital and Innovation:
Two Research Associates and Doctoral Students in the Economics of Education
As a doctoral student, you will have the opportunity to write your dissertation in the field of economics. Further tasks are supporting the department head (Prof. Wößmann) in teaching activities in economics, especially educational economics, at the LMU or work on department projects in educational economics.
The successful candidates must have an excellent degree in economics. Proficiency in English and decent German are also necessary. Knowledge of educational economics and/or empirical microeconomics are desirable.
The positions are for half of the normal working hours and pay is according to the German public service pay scale (half of BAT IIa; TVL as of November). The contracts are for an initial two years.
The Ifo Institute is an equal opportunity employer.
Please submit your application by 22 September 2006 to: Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. Hans-Werner Sinn President of the Ifo Institute Poschingerstraß e 5 81679 München Germany.
This job is submitted by Christina Birnbaum, baier @ ifo.de
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