Postdoc Position in Health Economics And Development Economics, Leibniz University Hannover, Germany

Summary

Leibniz University Hannover is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher (100% TV-L E13) in Health Economics and Development Economics at the Institute of Health and Development Economics (HDE). The position starts on March 1, 2027, and is initially fixed until February 28, 2029, with potential extension. Responsibilities combine research and teaching in health and/or development economics, along with involvement in highly relevant empirical and field-experimental projects, including cooperation with international organizations such as the World Bank. Candidates should possess a university degree in economics or a related discipline, with a completed doctorate strongly preferred. Outstanding theoretical and empirical methods skills and fluent English are required. Benefits include options for part-time work, mobile working, family support services, and university health and sports programs.

Key Facts

Employer	Leibniz University Hannover
Department	Institute of Health and Development Economics (HDE)
Position Type	Postdoc
Discipline	Economics
Research Area	Health Economics and Development Economics
Degree Required	Master degree or equivalent in economics or a related field
Experience	Advanced knowledge in empirical economic methods, outstanding economic theory-based thinking, strong job market paper, and capability to lead research projects. A relevant completed PhD and experience in acquiring third-party funding are desirable.
Salary	EntgGr. 13 TV-L, 100 %
Funding	EntgGr. 13 TV-L, 100 %
Contract Duration	Initially limited until February 28, 2029, with the possibility of extension
Language	Very good English skills are required; very good German skills are an advantage
Required Documents	Job market paper
Employer Address	Welfengarten 1, 30167, Lower Saxony

About the Project

Research activities focus on health economics and development economics, particularly empirical and field-experimental studies. The Institute of Health and Development Economics conducts research connected to investment projects of international entities, notably the World Bank. Possible research stays may be conducted to strengthen ties between proposed research initiatives and investments by international organizations.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct research and teaching in the field of health and/or development economics
• Collaborate on highly relevant empirical and field-experimental studies, including contexts related to investment projects of international organizations
• Independently lead and manage research projects

Required Skills

• Completed university degree in economics or a related field
• Outstanding thinking based on economic theory
• Advanced knowledge in applying empirical economic methods
• Very good English language skills
• Strong job market paper demonstrating ability to publish in top-tier economics journals
• Strong organizational skills and ability to perform tasks reliably and independently

Who Should Apply

Economists with an advanced university degree (and preferably a completed PhD) specializing in health economics or development economics, possessing strong skills in empirical methods, solid economic theory foundation, a high-quality job market paper, and excellent English proficiency.

Benefits

• Part-time work, mobile working, and home office options upon agreement
• Further education and professional development opportunities (subject-specific, leadership, and language courses)
• Support for family and career balance, including emergency childcare, holiday care, and parent-child offices
• Comprehensive health and sports program with over 100 sports, gym with sauna, climbing hall, and stress management courses

About the Employer

Leibniz University Hannover is one of the largest employers in the Hannover region with over 5,000 employees, offering an international, interdisciplinary environment embedded in the Alliance of Health and Development Economics (AHeaD).

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the starting date for this position?

The position is available starting March 1, 2027.

Is a PhD strictly required to apply?

A completed university degree in economics or a related subject is required; a completed PhD is expressly desired but not listed as an absolute prerequisite.

When will interviews take place?

Virtual interviews are scheduled for November 26, 2026, and in-person interviews in Hannover are planned for early January.