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University of Göttingen

PhD Student in Behavioral and Development Economics at the University of Göttingen University of Göttingen in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Behavioral Economics

Funding

The position is part-time at 50% of regular weekly working hours and paid at pay grade 13 TV-L. It is limited until March 31, 2030.

Deadline

Dec 15, 2026

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Germany

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University of Göttingen

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Keywords

Behavioral Economics
Development Economics
Digitalization
Compliance
Climate Resilience
Gender Equality
Economics
Field Experimentation
Collective Action
Econometrics

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About this position

The Department of Economics at the University of Göttingen invites applications for a PhD student position affiliated with Professor Marcela Ibanez's chair. The doctoral research will focus on behavioral economics and development economics, with opportunities to develop projects addressing major economic and social challenges.

Possible research areas include collective action and cooperation, the economics of crime, voluntary rule compliance, conflict and peacebuilding, gender equality, technology adoption, digitalization, climate adaptation, and policy evaluation. The doctoral candidate may design and conduct household surveys, field experiments, or laboratory experiments, potentially in a country of the Global South.

The project involves empirical analysis of quantitative primary and secondary data using statistical and econometric methods. The candidate will exchange actively with researchers across disciplines, present and publish research findings, and contribute to the chair's research projects. Additional academic responsibilities include teaching, supervising Bachelor's and Master's theses, coordinating and participating in seminars, and supporting general chair administration.

The position offers a research environment centered on behavioral and development economics within the Department of Economics at the University of Göttingen. International travel may be required for data collection and exchange with cooperation partners.

Funding details

The position is part-time at 50% of regular weekly working hours and paid at pay grade 13 TV-L. It is limited until March 31, 2030.

What's required

Applicants must have completed a Master's degree or Diploma in economics or a related field such as behavioral sciences, political science, or development studies by the start of the position. Applicants should have a strong research interest in behavioral and development economics, solid knowledge of microeconomics, development economics, and econometric research methods, and knowledge of behavioral economics. Experience living or working in developing countries is highly desirable. Excellent written and spoken English at least at C1 level is required. The application must include a motivation letter, CV with contact details for two references, university certificates and transcripts, and a 1–2-page summary of the Master's thesis.

How to apply

Submit the motivation letter, CV with two references, certificates, transcripts, and Master's thesis summary exclusively through the University of Göttingen application portal by December 15, 2026.

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