Research Associate in industrial organization, health economics and empirical methods § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Universität Hamburg

Job Description

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Research Associate in industrial organization, health economics and empirical methods § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG

Institution: Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences, Department of Economics, Professorship for Economics with a focus on Health Economics, especially Empirical Methods
Salary level: EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date: 01.10.2025, fixed until 30.09.2028. The contract provides for a maximum extension of up to two years depending on the associate's achievements during the first stage and the available funding. (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).
Application deadline: 03.09.2025
Scope of work: full-time position suitable for part-time


In the period from 01.10.2025 until 30.09.2027, duties primarily include 25% teaching and research and 75% academic services in the project named above. In the period from 01.10.2027 until 30.09.2028, duties primarily include 100% teaching and research. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.

  • preparation of research papers and reports for the DFG project “Producer and retailer markets organization (PARETO)” – in the first two years of the project
  • independent research in the field of empirical health economics and industrial organization
  • participation in the research program of the Department and the HCHE:
    • presenting at seminars
    • potential participation in the research training group “Managerial and economic dimensions of healthcare quality”
  • support for teaching in bachelor's and master's programs (teaching obligation amounts to 1 h/week in the period from 01.10.2025 until 30.09.2027 and 4 h/week in the period from 01.10.2027 until 30.09.2028)

A university degree in a relevant field.

  • master's degree in Economics, Statistics or a closely related field
  • documented interest in the fields of industrial economics, health economics and/or empirical methods
  • documented expertise in conducting empirical quantitative research
  • experience in working with statistical software (e.g. STATA, R, Matlab or Python)
  • proficiency in English (proficiency in German is an advantage, but not a prerequisite)

  • Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • University pensions
  • Attractive location
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work-life balance opportunities
  • Health management, EGYM Wellpass
  • Educational leave
  • 30 days of vacation per annum
  • Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • University pensions
  • Attractive location
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work-life balance opportunities
  • Health management
  • Educational leave
  • 30 days of vacation per annum

  • Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
  • Continuing education opportunities
  • University pensions
  • Attractive location
  • Flexible working hours
  • Work-life balance opportunities
  • Health management, EGYM Wellpass
  • Educational leave
  • 30 days of vacation per annum

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

The University of Hamburg strives to increase the number of women in academia, and encourages qualified female academics to apply.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.

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