Research Associate (m/f/d)

Research Associate (m/f/d)

Institute for Digital Economics

Remuneration EG 13 TV-L ID 22626WW5 Start of employment 01.11.2026 Application deadline 23.09.2026 Scope fulltime and fixed term until 31.10.2030

The Institute for Digital Economics is part of the school of Management Sciences and Technology at the Hamburg University of Technology. We study decision making, strategic interaction and the impact of digitisation on markets and organisations. We use econometric methods as well as laboratory, online and field experiments to analyse human behaviour. Our empirical work is rooted in decision theory and game theory, and we also aim to develop new behavioural economic theories. In summer 2025, we opened our Experimental Economics Lab (HHIDE Lab), which provides state-of-the-art infrastructure for experimental research.

YOUR TASKS

• Conduct independent and collaborative research projects
• Present research results at conferences and publish articles in peer-reviewed academic journals
• Contribute to teaching and supervise final theses (Bachelor’s and Master’s level)
• Manage project-related tasks and assist in preparing applications for third-party funding

YOUR PROFILE

Requirements

Completed scientific university studies (Master's degree or equivalent) in economics

Desired knowledge and personal skills

• Research experience in designing economic experiments
• Very good command of microeconomic theory, especially auction theory
• Independent and conscientious working style, high level of self-motivation, strong teamwork skills
• Openness to new ideas
• Very good command of English (spoken and written); German is an asset but not a requirement

OUR OFFER

• A job in an interesting, friendly and appreciative working environment and possibility of mobile working
• The opportunity to pursue a PhD within a reasonable time frame, with intensive supervision and flexibility to develop your own research ideas