The Hamburg Center for Health Economics (HCHE) at the University of Hamburg is recruiting PhD students for its DFG Research Training Group "Managerial and Economic Dimensions of Health Care Quality," starting April 2026. The program offers an interdisciplinary environment combining economics, business administration, and medicine, with training in experimental and econometric methods. Research topics include decision-making in physician-patient interactions, adoption of new technologies in care, digital health contacts, health insurance impacts, informal care, provider incentives, post-acute infection syndromes, and more. Supervisors are leading professors in health economics and related fields. Applicants should hold a research-oriented Master’s degree in economics, business administration, or health economics with above-average results and ideally 300 ECTS points. Candidates from other disciplines with relevant qualifications may also apply. The program provides opportunities for seminars, conferences, and research stays abroad. Funding is typically provided through the DFG, covering stipend and tuition. The application deadline is 15 November 2025. For further details and to apply, visit the HCHE recruitment page.

A PhD position is available in Risk Management and Insurance at the University of Hamburg Business School. The position seeks a motivated and talented candidate eager to contribute to research and teaching in this dynamic field. The opportunity is ideal for those passionate about risk analysis, insurance, and academic excellence. The post encourages interested candidates to refer to the job post in the comments for further details. The University of Hamburg is a leading institution in Germany, and this position offers the chance to join a vibrant academic team. Funding and specific requirements are not detailed in the announcement. Application instructions are provided in the job post linked in the comments.