The Institute of Labor Economics (IZA)

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The Institute of Labor Economics (IZA) invites applications for two positions as

Postdoctoral Fellow in Labor Economics

for up to two years. The working locations are Berlin or Bonn, Germany.

The Postdoctoral Fellow Program aims to enable and promote outstanding research by offering administrative as well as research assistant support for successful candidates. Positions come without any teaching responsibilities.

Ideal candidates should work in labor economics or a closely related field, and be close to completion of their PhD.

Postdoctoral Fellows will engage in self-directed research that has the potential to be published in top journals, and are encouraged to get involved in our network activities and in shared projects of the institute. Active participation in the thriving intellectual environment of IZA and being a team player are essential.

IZA produces excellent research in labor economics and builds bridges into the world of policy. The institute, led by Prof. Simon Jäger, is the hub of a global network of scholars who work with us to create a sound economic understanding of how labor markets work and how labor market policies perform. We contribute to the future of labor research by supporting young scholars on their paths to becoming tomorrow’s leading academics. For more information, please consult our website at www.iza.org.

Please submit your electronic application including a CV, a list of publications, a motivation letter, your job market paper, up to two representative publications (optional), and at least two letters of reference by November 23, 2022 (1 p.m. CET) through econjobmarket or through the JOE system. We will conduct virtual interviews as part of the 5th European Job Market, which will take place on December 15 - 18, 2022.

IZA is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes the applications of all qualified candidates, irrespective of their racial or ethnic origin, opinions of beliefs, gender, sexual orientation, health or disabilities. Please feel free to contact Julia von Dewitz (dewitz@iza.org) if you have any questions about your application.