The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research in Mannheim is looking to fill the following position in the Research Department "Economics of Innovation and Industrial Dynamics"

Researcher & Data Scientist (f/m/d)
(Doctoral Student) (100%)

As a successful applicant, you will contribute to the scientific research agenda of the department. Supporting the further development of ZEW‘s research data centre as well as the implementation of the Business and Economic Research Data Center, which is a joint endeavour of University of Mannheim and ZEW funded by Ministry of Arts and Sciences of Baden-Württemberg, will be your prime task. You will conduct scientific research with the goal of publication in high-level scientific journals and engage in economic policy advising projects with high visibility among economic decision makers and the general public.

This position is aimed at university graduates with a very good Master‘s degree in in data science, economics, business informatics, geoinformatics and/or similar subjects. We also expect a solid knowledge of empirical methods or econometrics as well as knowledge of standard software like Stata, R, Python. Your ability to capture facts accurately and concisely and strong English writing skills complete your profile. German language skills are appreciated.

ZEW is offering the successful applicant the chance to take on an exciting and challenging role in a dynamic research environment. Our vast international network of ZEW Research Associates offer an excellent platform for your career development and the opportunity to position yourself scientifically in highly interesting research topics. Remuneration is based on the TV-L statutory salary scale and its associated public sector benefits. We explicitly support your further academic qualifications (doctorate), for example in the form of courses, the granting of sabbaticals, and the support of research visits at foreign universities and research institutions.

IF INTERESTED, please submit your application (including a motivation letter, school/university grade transcripts) citing the reference code "Z-IOEK/PhD-08/19" via the online application form on our website by 22 September 2019. We are able to conduct interviews via Skype (or other teleconferencing platforms).

CONTACT Doris Brettar ⋅ e-mail: doris.brettar@zew.de ⋅ Phone: +49 621 1235-250

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

The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research has received the "TOTAL E-QUALITY" award and is thus considered an employer who is particularly committed to ensuring gender equality and diversity in the workplace.