Research Associate for the Project “Disbanding Dysfunctional Social Norms (DFG)”
Research Associate for the Project “Disbanding Dysfunctional Social Norms (DFG)” § 28 Subsection 3 Hmb HG
Institution Faculty of Law, Institute of Law and Economics (Law School)Salary level EGR. 13 TV-L
Start date01.01.2025, fixed until 31.12.2028 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, Wiss Zeit VG]).
Application deadline19.11.2024
Scope of workpart-time
Weekly hours75 % of standard work hours per week
Your responsibilities
Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.We are hiring a Research Associate for the research project ‘Disbanding Dysfunctional Social Norms’ which explores ways to modify dysfunctional social norms in laboratory and field experiments. The project is part of a larger research group funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG).
In addition to the scientific services to be provided, administrative tasks will also be carried out as part of the project. Due to the funding by the German Research Foundation, there is no teaching obligation for this position.
Your profileA university degree in a relevant field.
Very good knowledge of economic and empirical methods (e.g. in experimental economics and quantitative text analysis) is expected. A strong interest in research questions in the field of law and economics, institutional economics or political economy is also required.
A very good knowledge of German is crucial. Since most of the experiments are conducted in Arabic-speaking countries, a solid knowledge of English and Arabic, familiarity with Egypt in particular and a willingness to travel there are also important prerequisites.
We offer- Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
- Continuing education opportunities
- University pensions
- Attractive location
- Flexible working hours
- Work-life balance opportunities
- Health management, EGYM Wellpass
- Educational leave
- 30 days of vacation per annum
Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future in a digital age” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.
The Free and Hanseatic City of Hamburg promotes equal opportunity. As women are currently underrepresented in this job category at the University of Hamburg according to the evaluation conducted under the Hamburg act on gender equality (Hamburgisches Gleichstellungsgesetz, Hamb Glei G), we encourage women to apply for this position.Equally qualified and suitable female applicants will receive preference.
Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.
Instructions for applying
Contact
Prof. Dr. Stefan Voigtstefan.voigt@uni-hamburg.de
Janina Satzerjanina.satzer@uni-hamburg.de
+49 40 42838-6779
Reference number
340Location
Alsterterrasse 1
20354 Hamburg
Application deadline- 11.2024
Use only the online application form to submit your application with the following documents:
- cover letter
- CV
- copies of degree certificate(s)
If you experience technical problems, send an email to bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de.
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