Postdoctoral Researcher in Economics of Education ifo Institute – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research in Germany

ifo Institute – Leibniz Institute for Economic Research is advertising a postdoctoral researcher / postdoc position at the ifo Center for the Economics of Education.

The post is shared by Henning Hermes, Associate Professor of Economics at the University of Munich and Deputy Director of the ifo Center for the Economics of Education. The opportunity is also associated with Ludger Woessmann and the broader ifo/CESifo research environment.

Research area: economics of education, economics, education policy, and related empirical social science research. This is a strong fit for candidates with a background in economics and interest in education-focused research.

Position type: postdoc opening. No PhD or master's call is indicated here.

Deadline: Wednesday, July 22nd (normalized here as 2026-07-22 based on the current year context).

Funding: the post is a paid postdoctoral position, but the announcement text does not specify salary, contract length, or additional benefits.

Eligibility/requirements: the post does not list detailed requirements in the social post itself. Applicants should consult the linked job page for full criteria and application materials.

How to apply: follow the external job link to the ifo website, review the full vacancy details, and submit the application before the deadline. The LinkedIn post emphasizes that only a few days remain.