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University of Tübingen
Tübingen, Germany
Postdoc Position in Applied Microeconomics with Machine Learning, University of Tübingen, Germany
Job Type
Postdoc
Field
Business and Economics
Location
Tübingen, Germany
Published
Nov 5, 2026
Deadline
November 15, 2026
Summary
The University of Tübingen invites applications for a three-year postdoctoral position in applied microeconomics, starting May 2027 (flexible). The role involves leading joint research projects and pursuing independent work within a team that studies labor, development, and political economy using microeconometrics, field experiments, and machine learning on unstructured data. Candidates must hold (or be about to finish) a Ph.D. in economics or a related field, have a strong background in applied microeconomics, and be fluent in English. The position offers a salary at the E13 TV-L level (100%) and funding for conferences, research assistants, and experiments. Application materials include a cover letter, job market paper, CV, and two recommendation letters, due by 15 November 2026.
Key Facts
| Employer | University of Tübingen |
| Position Type | Postdoctoral Researcher |
| Discipline | Applied Microeconomics |
| Research Area | Labor, development, political economy, and machine learning applied to economics |
| Degree Required | Ph.D. in economics or related discipline |
| Salary | E13 TV-L, 100% |
| Funding | Salary (E13 TV-L, 100%) |
| Contract Duration | Three years |
| Language | English |
| Deadline | 2026-11-15 |
| Required Documents | cover letter, job market paper, CV, at least two letters of recommendation |
| Employer Contact | Prof. Felix Rusche |
| Employer Address | Geschwister-Scholl-Platz, 72074, Baden-Württemberg |
About the Project
The newly formed team investigates labor, development, and political economy using microeconometric techniques and field experiments, while also developing and applying machine learning methods to extract economic effects from unconventional data such as images, video, text, and audio.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead joint research projects
- Continue own research projects
- Conduct field experiments
- Apply machine learning methods to unstructured data
- No regular teaching load
Required Skills
- Strong background in applied microeconomics (labor, political economy, development)
- Experience with microeconometric methods
- Interest and ability to work with machine learning on unstructured data
- Experience in field experiments (encouraged)
- Fluency in English
Who Should Apply
Highly motivated candidates with a Ph.D. (or near completion) in economics or a related discipline, strong expertise in applied microeconomics, interest in machine learning for unstructured data, and fluency in English.
Benefits
- Internationally oriented collaborative research environment
- High-quality research seminar series in economics, machine learning, and management studies
- Funding for conference trips, research assistants, experiments, and coauthor visits
About the Employer
The University of Tübingen, located in a small picturesque town in southwest Germany, is one of eleven Universities of Excellence and hosts the Cluster of Excellence “Machine Learning in Science”. Its School of Business and Economics comprises over 40 faculty members and attracts international students, emphasizing a strong research orientation and gender equality initiatives.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the contract duration?
Three years, with a possible extension.
Is teaching required for this position?
No regular teaching load is assigned.
What language proficiency is required?
Fluency in English is indispensable; German is not required.
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