The Department of Climate Policy at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) invites applications for postdoctoral research positions in Economics or Finance. Positions will be available to participate in research activities of a long-term research project on the transformation of the European energy sector including industrial energy use. The position is available initially for 2 years. The salary will be determined in accordance with the German public sector TVÖD scale. The application deadline is 15th September 2014.

Study Subject(s): Scholarships are awarded in Economics or Finance to participate in research activities of a long-term research project on the transformation of the European energy sector including industrial energy use.
Course Level: Scholarships are available for pursuing postdoctoral research program at the Department of Climate Policy at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin), Germany.
Scholarship Provider: The Department of Climate Policy at the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin), Germany
Scholarship can be taken at: Germany

Eligibility: Candidates should hold a PhD in economics or a related discipline combined with a strong track-record of economic analysis. Successful applicants will bring their profound knowledge of applied micro economics, organizational behavior or finance and a strong interest in energy policy to the team. This background should ideally be documented by peer reviewed publications or strong future publication potential. Fluency in English is required

Scholarship Open for International Students: Citizens of Germany can apply for these postdoctoral research positions.

Scholarship Description: The German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin) is one of the leading economic research institutes in Germany. Their core mandates are applied economic research and economic policy consulting, and providing a research infrastructure. As an independent, non-profit institution, we are committed to serving the common good and, as a member of the Leibniz Association, they are predominantly publicly funded. DIW Berlin works in close cooperation with the universities of Berlin and Brandenburg and is part of the international research community.

Number of award(s): Up to 2 postdoctoral research positions will be available.

Duration of award(s): The position is available initially for 2 years.

What does it cover? The salary will be determined in accordance with the German public sector TVOD scale. DIW Berlin is committed to the goals of equal opportunities.

Selection Criteria: Not Known

Notification: Not Known

How to Apply: Application form should be submitted online. Applicants should submit a detailed cover letter outlining their motivation and future research agenda, a detailed curriculum vitae, copies of degree certificates, at least two confidential references (sent directly to DIW Berlin), and a recent scientific writing sample. Please send your application to bewerbung-at-diw.de.

Scholarship Application Deadline: The application deadline is 15th September 2014.

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