Research Associate with Doctoral Focus (Public Finance) | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in (m/w/d) mit Zielrichtung Promotion

Christian-Albrechts- Universität zu Kiel (CAU)

Kiel, Schleswig-Holstein, Deutschland
Published Nov 26, 2025
Part-time
Permanent

Job Summary

This role is for a highly motivated Research Associate seeking to pursue a doctoral degree within the Public Finance department at Kiel University. The position, initially limited to three years and 75% part-time (29.025 hours/week), involves engaging in diverse economic research, contributing to the professorship's focus areas (e.g., inequality, tax policy, social policy), and fulfilling a regular teaching commitment of 3 hours per week. Candidates must possess a strong academic background in Economics or a related field, excellent knowledge of Microeconomics and Econometrics, and a passion for continuous professional development. The successful candidate will receive intensive supervision for their dissertation and participate in the prestigious 'Quantitative Economics' doctoral program, offering significant networking and development opportunities.

Required Skills

Education

Completed scientific university degree (Master's level equivalent) in Economics or a related field with a good grade (minimum 2.5 equivalent)

Experience

  • Completed university degree in Economics or a related field
  • Experience in academic research or scientific work (implied by role)
  • Enthusiasm for research topics related to inequality, tax policy, and social policy

Languages

German (Fluent)English (Fluent)

Additional

  • Commitment to pursuing a PhD; Regular weekly teaching commitment of 3 academic hours per week; Submission of a writing sample (e.g., seminar or thesis) required; Position is initially limited to three years.