Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Economics at Heidelberg University
Heidelberg University is advertising a
Postdoctoral Fellow in Health Economics
within the
Health Economics Team of the Oral Health Section
at the
Institute of Global Health
, under the leadership of
Prof. Stefan Listl
. The position is aimed at an outstanding researcher with strong expertise in
health economics
and an interest in
oral health
,
health financing
,
economic evaluation
, and
health systems
.
The successful candidate will contribute to collaborative research projects with academic partners and public health organisations at local, regional, and global levels, including work in Germany, the EU, and low-resource settings. The advertised research areas include economic evaluation of community-based interventions, experiments and quasi-experiments in health financing, and participatory methods to optimize health systems.
Responsibilities include leading health economics research, supporting project management, publishing in high-impact peer-reviewed journals, developing new research projects, contributing to third-party funding acquisition, and teaching plus supervision of doctoral students. The team also encourages applicants to develop their own research ideas aligned with the group’s interests.
Eligibility highlights: a doctoral degree in health economics or a related field, strong quantitative and coding skills (R, Stata, Python, or similar), and a strong publication record. Experience with quasi-experimental methods is a plus. Good English communication skills are required; German is an advantage.
Employment is offered as a
full-time or part-time
position (50–100%) on a
temporary 24-month contract
with
TV-L E13
remuneration and standard benefits. The post is based in Heidelberg, Germany, and includes flexible working hours, mobile/hybrid working, training and development opportunities, pension coverage, vacation, and family-friendly workplace support.
Applications are accepted
until 2026-05-15
and are reviewed on a rolling basis, so early application is recommended. Apply directly online via the Heidelberg University career portal using the application link provided in the post.
