German Institute for Economic Research

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DIW Berlin (the German Institute for Economic Research) seeks a

Head of the Department of Macroeconomics

The position is set to be combined with a permanent position as

Full Professor (S-W3)

at the Freie Universität Berlin (FU Berlin).

The appointment of the Head of the Macroeconomics Department will be for an initial period of five years. A reappointment is envisaged for reasons of continuity.

Areas of responsibility: Head of the Department of Macroeconomics at DIW Berlin; Professorship at FU Berlin with teaching obligation in the abovementioned subject (two hours per week each semester).

The specific division of responsibilities and organization of work between DIW Berlin and the FU Berlin will be determined by mutual agreement. The prerequisites for appointment to a professorship are specified in the Berlin Higher Education Act (§ 100 BerlHG) – most importantly, candidates should present a habilitation or an equivalent qualification.

Requirements: Outstanding knowledge in the theory and practice of empirical economic research, especially with regard to macroeconomics and financial markets; experience in policy advice; experience in acquiring and implementing third-party projects; an excellent record of research activities; international teaching experience.

DIW Berlin seeks to increase the proportion of women in leadership positions and encourages qualified women to apply. Applications from qualified individuals with a migration background are also explicitly encouraged to apply. Individuals with severe disabilities are given preference over other equally qualified applicants.

Applications comprising the customary documents (cover letter, CV, publication list, credentials, degree certificates; list of teaching experience, including evaluations; information on current and planned research projects, research collaborations, and third-party projects; possible links to the research activities of DIW Berlin’s other departments) should be submitted by email only to the President of DIW Berlin, Prof. Marcel Fratzscher, by May 14, 2017 (email: candidature@diw.de).

Prof. Fratzscher is available to provide more information on the requirements of the position and its possible configurations. Interviews are scheduled for the week of June 5 (calendar week 23).

Founded in 1925, DIW Berlin is one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany. The Institute analyzes the economic and social aspects of topical issues, formulating and disseminating policy advice based on its research findings. DIW Berlin is part of both the national and international scientific communities, provides research infrastructure to academics all over the world, and promotes the next generation of scientists. A member of the Leibniz Association, DIW Berlin is independent and primarily publicly funded.