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PostDoc in Quantitative Economics (m/f/d) (Berlin) Kiel Institute for the World Economy in Germany
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
Full-time postdoc salary on the German public sector pay scale (TV-L E13, 100%), approximately €56k–€79k gross per year depending on experience, with full social security coverage including health insurance. Contract runs for 27 months, subject to project approval.
Deadline
Nov 30, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Kiel Institute for the World Economy
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About this position
The Kiel Institute for the World Economy is recruiting a full-time PostDoc in quantitative economics for a new Leibniz-funded transfer project on AI and structural economic models for economic policy. The project focuses on using structural models to address current policy questions and on assessing how reliable AI-assisted model analysis is.
The successful candidate will work with structural economic models across fields such as international trade, macroeconomics, finance, public economics, spatial economics, and climate economics. The role combines high-quality research with engagement in applied policy work: you will apply quantitative models to policy questions and work closely with policy partners.
Alongside the project work, the position is designed to support an independent research agenda. The institute emphasizes publication-oriented research, with freedom to pursue work aimed at leading international journals. The post is based at the Kiel Institute for the World Economy and is connected to an environment that values both policy relevance and academic output.
The advert also highlights that the position involves no teaching obligation and only a very light administrative burden, allowing the postdoc to focus strongly on research. The role is advertised as subject to project approval and is scheduled to start in autumn 2027, with a 27-month contract.
Funding details
Full-time postdoc salary on the German public sector pay scale (TV-L E13, 100%), approximately €56k–€79k gross per year depending on experience, with full social security coverage including health insurance. Contract runs for 27 months, subject to project approval.
What's required
A PhD in economics or a closely related field completed by the start of the contract is required. Applicants should have research experience in a quantitative field of economics such as macroeconomics, finance, international trade, public, spatial or climate economics with structural or quantitative models. Strong programming skills in a scientific language such as Julia, Python, R, MATLAB or GAMS are required, together with good software practice including version control (Git), testing and reproducible code. Candidates should have a research agenda with potential for publication in leading international journals and very good English; German is useful but not required. Experience with DSGE/HANK models (for example MacroModelling.jl or Dynare), quantitative trade and CGE models, LLM-based tools, validation or evaluation studies, or policy institutions is an asset. For this position, applicants must either be an EU citizen or hold a work permit valid for the entire contract duration.
How to apply
Apply online via EconJobMarket using ID-No. SHAIRPA_PostDoc. Submit one PDF if possible, named with your family name, including a letter of interest, CV, two research papers (including your job market paper), and university transcripts. Ask two or three referees to send confidential letters directly, and do not include application photos.
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Prof. Dr. at Kiel Institute for the World Economy
Germany
Research Interests
Macroeconomics
Statistics
International Trade
Economics
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