Doctoral Position in Macroeconomics

(part-time 50 %, E 13 TV-L)

Reference no.: 2026/023. The starting date is 1st October 2026. The position is available for three years. An extension is possible.

The University of Konstanz is a dynamic and internationally successful research university with approximately 10,000 students. The campus university’s architecture promotes interdisciplinary cooperation and a sense of community among researchers, lecturers and students. The University of Konstanz has been continuously funded by the German Excellence Strategy since 2006.

The Chair of Macroeconomics (Professor Dr. Stefan Niemann) at the Department of Economics of the University of Konstanz is inviting applications for a position as a PhD candidate. The initial contract will have a duration of three years (with a possible extension). The successful candidate will also be enrolled in the GSBS doctoral program.

Your Responsibilities

    • Assist in teaching and tutoring at the Chair of International Macroeconomics
    • Conduct research in Macroeconomics
    • Develop and apply quantitative macroeconomic theories and methods
    • Publish in academic journals and present at conferences
    • Collaborate on research projects with academic partners

Your Competencies

    • Strong written and oral communications skills in English
    • Excellent analytical and quantitative skills
    • Interest in research questions addressed by the research group
    • A very good scientific graduate degree in economics or a related field (e.g. mathematics, physics or computer science) is mandatory

We Offer

    • A dynamic research community of professors, postdocs and doctoral candidates
    • Access to leading research networks, international partners and conference opportunities
    • Career preparation for academia, industry and public service
    • Working in Konstanz with its gorgeous surroundings
All Benefits

Questions can be directed to Prof. Dr. Stefan Niemann via e-mail: stefan.niemann@uni-konstanz.de or by phone: + 49 (0) 7531 88-5120.

We look forward to receiving your application with the required documents until 15.04.2026 via our Online Application Portal.

The University of Konstanz is committed to ensuring an environment that provides equal opportunities and promotes diversity, as well as a good balance between university and family life. As an equal opportunity employer, we strive to increase the number of women working in research and teaching. We also support working couples through our dual career programme. Persons with disabilities are explicitly encouraged to apply. They will be given preference if appropriately qualified (contact sbv@uni-konstanz.de, + 49 7531 88-4016).