University of Mannheim

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The Department of Economics at the University of Mannheim invites applications for at least one postdoctoral position in theoretical industrial organization / applied microeconomic theory with a focus on research in issues related to competition economics or consumer protection.

The position can be filled for initially two years and may be extended for another year. The post holder will become a member of the Bonn-Mannheim Center for Collaborative Research (CRC TR224), funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG): https://www.crctr224.de/en.

Applicants are expected to show outstanding commitment to research and must have obtained a PhD when taking up the position or be near its completion.

The department has strong international ties, a widely recognized graduate school, and has been awarded special support as a Center of Excellence by the German government. Salaries are competitive at the European level.

Applications should include a resume, three letters of recommendation and at least one recent research paper. The review of applications begins upon receipt of applications and the search continues until the position is filled.

Contact: Volker Nocke, Department of Economics, University of Mannheim, D-68131 Mannheim, Department website: https://www.vwl.uni-mannheim.de