PostDoc Economics, Political Science

The Department of Public Economics of the Institute for Tax Law and Public Finance has a vacancy for the following position to start as soon as possible:

The Department chaired by Kai A. Konrad conducts basic research in the area of public economics and the political economy of governance.

The prospective appointee is expected to engage in thematic research on the geoeconomic conflict and competition between the U.S. and China that is played out through the means of trade policy, tax policy, and industrial policy. This research uses game-theoretic, empirical, and experimental tools from economics and political science.

The institute is a member institute of the Max Planck Society (MPG). The MPG is one of the worldwide leading international research institutions. The institute has an excellent research infrastructure, an international and strong team of researchers, and the financial and institutional resources to conduct laboratory and internet-based experiments. It closely collaborates with the department of economics at the University of Munich (LMU).

The ideal candidate has excellent knowledge in the field of applied game theory / international public economics / political economy / formal modelling or experimental / survey research in political science. The applicant has completed (or is about to complete) a PhD in the field of economics or political science on a topic that is related to the research topic mentioned above. Knowledge and experience in the design, programming, and evaluation of laboratory-based or internet-based experiments is desirable. Fluency in written and spoken English is expected, command of the German language is an advantage.

The position is a position in which the researcher can qualify for positions with higher seniority at universities and research institutions through scientific work and publishing. The position is limited to two years. Remuneration is based on qualifications and professional experience according to the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD Bund). In addition, social benefits are granted according to the regulations for the public service (Bund).