Two PhD students (f/m/d) (75%)
for the ifo Center for the Economics of Education
To strengthen our team, we are looking for
two doctoral students to start October 1, 2025, or earlier. The positions
are for a doctorate in economics at the chair of the department head
Prof. Dr. Ludger Wößmann at the LMU and his deputy, Dr. Henning Hermes,
as well as for collaboration on research projects in the field of the
economics of education with a special focus on field experimental research.
Our team investigates the causes and effects of education from an economic
perspective. How can the state enable people to benefit from the opportunities
of an open society? Our team would like to answer this question with
the help of economic analyses of the effects of education on prosperity
and equal opportunities. Help us and join our team!
As one of Europe’s leading economic research institutes, the ifo Institute
tackles economically and politically significant issues at the highest
scientific level. Our work spans internationally, shaping research-based
policy recommendations for politics, business, and society. Our five
core activities - research, nurturing young talent, policy advice, participation
in public debate, and provision of information and service - are dedicated
to sustaining and enhancing economic prosperity and social participation
in an ever-evolving global landscape.
Do you want to know more about us
and your career opportunities? Meet us at
https://www.ifo.de/en/about-us/ifo-career.
In your new role you can look forward to....
- Research in the field of the economics of education, labor economicsand behavioral economics, to advance your own research and developyour own research profile.
- Active participation in a large research project about the scalingof intervention studies, with a focus on mentoring for young peoplefrom disadvantaged backgrounds.
- the doctoral program in economics at the ifo Institute underthe supervision of Prof. Dr. Ludger Wößmann, LMU, and Dr. HenningHermes.
- Participation in the structured doctoral program at the MunichGraduate School of Economics (MGSE) at LMU.
- Make your research results available to the public through avariety of channels. The ifo Institute will actively support youin this.
We are looking for candidates who...
- have a very good Master’s degree in economics with a focus onthe economics of education, labor economics, behavioral economicsor a related field, and have completed your Master’s degree at jobstart.
- contribute in-depth knowledge of applied microeconomics, experimentaleconomics, labor economics and the economics of education.
- You have prior experience in conducting RCTs and field experimentalresearch? This would be a particular asset!
- With excellent English language skills, both written and spoken,you are able to interact confidently in the international networkof researchers.
- Knowledge of the German language is an advantage.
- are a team player and like to take responsibility for yourselfand others.
- enjoy learning from and through discussions and are convincedthat excellent and effective research is created in dialogue withothers.
Our doctoral students...
Research
- work on exciting questions in practically allareas of economics.
- are part of one of the most prestigious economicsprograms in Germany with MGSE and LMU Munich.
- receive top placements as graduates of theMGSE.
- have the opportunity to receive various ifo awards with prize money for their research.
- can achieve a higher salary through top publications of their research in specialist journals.
Work-Life-Balance
- wird von uns mit flexiblen Arbeitszeiten in seiner Work-Life-Balanceunterstützt.
- kann unsere Möglichkeiten zum mobilen Arbeiten nutzen.
- nimmt unsere betrieblichen "Feiertage" während des Jahreswahr (einen halben Tag am Faschingsdienstag sowie den 24. und den Dezember jeweils ganztags).
People
- have the opportunity to use the CESifo research networkwith more than 1,760 members from all over the world.
- regularly take part in international conferencesand can meet researchers from all over the world.
Support
- have various other opportunities to enhance their research and broaden their horizons.
ifo
- receive a three-year contract (75%; approx.30 hours/week) with the possibility of extension.
- receive a starting salary according to TV-L E 13 (€ ca. 43.200,00 € gross/year incl. annual bonus; approx. from November 2024).
- are supported in their professional and personal developmentwith flexible working hours, the possibility ofmobile working and many further trainingopportunities and are provided with the best possible,modern and comprehensive equipment.
- take advantage of our company "holidays" duringthe year (half a day on Shrove Tuesday and a full day on December24 and 31).
- are entitled to a relocation allowance afterpassing their probationary period if they move to Munich or thesurrounding area from a radius of 200 km or more.
- are supported with evening German courses ifdesired.
In 2019, we were awarded the “HR Excellence in Research” prize by
the European Commission. Our membership of the Bavarian Family Pact
strengthens our measures to reconcile family and career. We promote
professional equality regardless of ethnic origin, gender, religion
or ideology, disability, age or sexual identity. We strive to increase
the proportion of women in research and therefore expressly encourage
women to apply.
Your application
Interested? Then please send us your application documents with the
reference number 2025-002 BI-Dok by April 20, 2025 using the form here.
Your application should include a letter of motivation, CV, certificates and at least two letters of reference. Reference letters can be sent
directly from the creator to the following e-mail address:
Recruiting@ifo.de.
The letters will then be added to your application in our system and
forwarded to the appropriate persons.
Please ensure that you only use .pdf files, Word documents and images
in .jpg format. Please also ensure that you use short file names. File
names that are too long can lead to errors when sending the application.
Please read the document “Information on naming attachments” carefully so that your
application can be sent to us without errors. Please use “Mozilla Firefox”
or “Microsoft Edge” as your browser. In case of problems, please check
whether you are using the latest browser version.
If you have any questions, please contact
recruiting@ifo.de For subject-specific
information / questions, please contact Dr. Henning Hermes (hermes@ifo.de; +49(0)911/477904-8).
