Universität Hamburg Job Summary

Job Title: Research Associate (Postdoc) in Behavioral Economics
Location: Hamburg, Germany
Closing Date: 27.05.2026
Contract: Fixed-term, up to three years, with potential extension and opportunity for civil servant status
Salary Level: EGR. 13 TV-L
Start Date: As soon as possible, by September at the latest
Work Scope: Full-time (part-time suitable)

Job Summary

Universität Hamburg’s Faculty of Business, Economics and Social Sciences invites applications for a Research Associate (Postdoc) position at the Professorship in Economics, specializing in Sustainability Economics, for the project “CLICCS” under § 28 Subsection 2 + 3 HmbHG.

The role offers a fixed-term contract for up to three years, with possibility of extension based on performance.

The position involves research, teaching, and academic qualification pursuits, with a focus on behavioral and experimental economics related to environmental, development, and political economy topics.

Responsibilities

Initial 8 Months

Conduct academic services for the “CLICCS” project
Pursue further academic qualifications outside of core responsibilities

Remaining Period

Engage in teaching and research within the Department of Economics
Conduct independent and collaborative research under Prof. Dr. Anca Balietti
Design and implement online, lab, and field experiments

Contribute to high-quality research publications
Teach 5 hours within the Economics programs (starting in the second phase)
Develop and write research grant proposals, including collaborative funding applications

Candidate Profile

PhD in Economics (completed by signing of the contract)
Strong research interests in behavioral and experimental economics, with focus areas including political economy, public economics, environmental economics, or development economics
Proven ability to publish in high-standard peer-reviewed outlets

Experience in conducting online and/or field experiments
Strong quantitative and coding skills in Stata, R, or other statistical software
Excellent command of English (spoken and written)

What We Offer

Competitive remuneration based on wage agreements
Opportunities for continuing education and professional development
University pensions and health management (EGYM Wellpass)
Attractive Hamburg location with flexible working hours

Support for work-life balance and educational leave
30 days of annual vacation
Collaboration with Prof. Dr. Anca Balietti and the broader faculty, including the Climate, Climatic Change, and Society (CLICCS) Cluster of Excellence

About Universität Hamburg

As a University of Excellence, Universität Hamburg is a leading research and educational institution committed to fostering sustainable and digital innovations for societal progress.

The university values diversity and encourages applications from all backgrounds, actively promoting gender equality and supporting disabled applicants.