Berlin School of Economics Postdoctoral Research Associate Positions in Economics 2027

The Berlin School of Economics (BSoE) is inviting applications for two Research Associate positions for 2027, hosted by the University of Potsdam and the WZB Berlin Social Science Center.

The positions offer early-career researchers the opportunity to develop their own research agendas while contributing to academic research and, depending on the position, teaching.

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Documents
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineNovember 20, 2026
• Study LevelPostdoctoral Fellowships
• SponsorBerlin School of Economics
• City to studyBrandenburg
• School to studyUniversity of Potsdam
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Paid employment at German public-sector salary grade E13 (TV-L or TVöD), with appointments lasting two to three years and possible extensions.

   

Requirements

• A PhD in economics (or should be close to completion),
• experience and interest in urban economics and/or public, political, environmental economics
• excellent knowledge in microeconomics and quantitative methods,
• very good knowledge of English and preferably also German,
• a high degree of initiative and a very reliable and conscientious working style,
• some relevant academic teaching experience.

Application Documents

Applicants should submit:

• a cover letter,
• a statement outlining their research plans,
• a detailed curriculum vitae,
• job market paper,
• copies of degree certificates,
• at least two academic letters of recommendation by their referees, and
• teaching evaluations if available.

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Eutopia PhD Co-tutelle Call

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications should be submitted online via EconJobMarket website no later than November 20th, 2026 (midnight UTC). Only complete applications will be considered.

For more information, kindly visit the BSoE webpage.