Research Assistant (all genders welcome)

Research Assistant (all genders welcome)
Stellen-ID: 2754
Facility: Ibero-America Institute for Economic Research
Contact person: Prof. Inmaculada Martínez-Zarzoso
[email protected]
0551 3929770
Date of filling: 01.04.2024
Application deadline: 23.02.2024

At the University of Göttingen – Public Law Foundation -, Ibero-America Institute for Economic Research, a position as

Research Assistant (all genders welcome)
WHK (45 hours per month)

is to be filled starting on 1 April 2024. The position is limited to 30 September 2026.

The salary is in accordance with the circular of the Lower Saxony Ministry of Science and Culture (MWK).  

The Ibero-America Institute for Economic Research (Professor Inmaculada Martinez-Zarzoso) is looking to hire a qualified candidate:

Your tasks

• Participation in research projects of the Ibero-America Institute
• Presentation of research articles at international conferences and preparation for publication in leading academic journals
• Support of teaching activities of the Ibero-America Institute
• rganizational tasks

Your profile

• Successfully completed MSc degree in Development Economics (or related fields)
• Previous work experience in Latin America
• Previous experience with seminar coordination
• Strong interest in development economics, international economics, and/or the economics of Latin America
• Adequate academic qualifications and strong analytical and writing skills
• Knowledge of empirical methods and relevant statistical software (e.g., Stata, R)
• Advanced knowledge of English (C1) and Spanish (C1); other languages will be an asset
• Willingness to cooperate and ability to work in an interdisciplinary environment.

The Institute conducts applied economic research on economic development with a particular focus on Latin America and the Iberian Peninsula. Our main research topics include:

• Poverty, inequality, and gender discrimination
• Trade and capital flows
• Allocation, coordination, and effectiveness of development aid
• Migration and conflict
• Environmental economics and climate protection

Further information can be found at our website:

https://uni-goettingen.de/en/64104.html

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The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The University has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater number of severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference.

The application should consist of a single pdf file (no larger than 8 MB) and contain the usual documents (cover letter, CV, certificates of university-entrance diploma and university degrees, and other relevant certificates). Please send your application to [email protected] until February 23, 2024.

For more information get in touch with Prof. Inmaculada Martínez-Zarzoso directly via e-mail: [email protected] .

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