The Juniorprofessorship for Regional & Urban Economics at the Faculty of Business Administration and Economics invites applications for the following position to be filled from 01.10.2026:

Doctoral Researcher | Pre-Doc
Reference No. 1224-26-01
(up to pay grade TV-L 13 (75% full-time equivalent; 30 hours per week)

The appointment is fixed-term until 30.09.2029. An extension is intended, subject to applicable
legal regulations and the availability of funding
Your responsibilities include:

• Collaborate on the DFG-funded research project "From Military to Market: The Economic
  Impact of Large Housing Supply Shocks"
• Undertake independent academic research with the aim of completing a PhD
• Contribute to the teaching activities of the Junior Professorship with an average teaching
  load of one contact hour per week during the semester
• Contribute to the broader research activities of the Junior Professorship and participate in
  academic self-governance
• Participate in academic conferences, workshops, and other professional development activities as part of your academic development

• An above-average Master's degree (or equivalent) in Economics or a closely related field.
  Applicants who have not yet completed their degree may also apply, provided they can
  submit a current transcript of records or provisional examination results at the time of ap
  plication
• A strong interest in doctoral research in Regional and Urban Economics and the research
  areas of the Junior Professorship
• Very good knowledge of empirical and econometric methods, or a strong willingness to
  further develop these skills during the PhD. Experience with structural estimation methods
  and/or quantitative (spatial) general equilibrium models is an asset
• Proficiency in statistical software such as Stata, R, or Python
• Excellent written and spoken English skills (minimum C1 CEFR). English proficiency should
  ideally be demonstrated through academic work completed in English or equivalent evi
  dence. Knowledge of German is desirable but not required
• The ability to work independently, carefully, and with a high level of commitment, as well as the ability to work effectively as part of a team.

• attractive remuneration with financial stability, regular pay adjustments, and an annual special payment
• occupational benefits (e.g. retirement provision through VBL, capital-forming benefits, job ticket)
• collectively agreed annual leave plus non-working days on 24 and 31 December
• flexible working arrangements and family-friendly working conditions
• and much more…

The Europa-Universität Viadrina Foundation is actively committed to diversity and equal opportunity among all its staff and pursues the goal of being a non-discriminatory institution that welcomes and protects people in their diversity within the university community.
Further information can be found at: www.europa-uni.de/stellenangebote

Please submit your application, quoting the above reference number, as a single PDF file by 30 August 2026 to: bewerbung@europa-uni.de. (Application data will be deleted without delay once the
selection procedure has been completed).
Questions regarding the position may be directed by email to the Juniorprofessorship for Regional & Urban Economics (Bald@europa-uni.de).
Applications should be submitted electronically and include a letter of motivation, a curriculum vitae (CV), degree certificates and transcripts (or, for applicants who have not yet completed their degree, a current transcript of records), and at least one academic letter of recommendation.