Job Vacancies
Currently, we have the following job vacancies at our Department:
Two Assistant Professorships in Microeconomics
The Department of Economics at the School of Law and Economics at the University of Mannheim invites applications to fill the positions of
- Assistant Professor of Microeconomics (W1)
- Assistant Professor of Microeconomic Theory (W1)
The Department seeks outstanding candidates with a research focus in industrial organization (theoretical and empirical), financial economics, or microeconomic theory. A close cooperation with researchers working in the department is expected. Teaching responsibilities include an appropriate participation in the education of students of economics. Participation in the training of doctoral students within the Mannheim Center for Doctoral Studies in Economics is expected.The holder of the position shall acquire additional qualifications for the position of a full university professor in accordance with the catalogue of duties as laid down in the service regulations and the subject-specific requirements associated with the position by independently performing research and teaching duties in his/
her field of specialization. The conditions for an appointment are stipulated in section § 51 (2) and (3) of the Act on Higher Education of the Land of Baden-Württemberg (LHG). In addition to a completed university degree and proof of an outstanding doctorate, pedagogical aptitude and the ability to assume the position of assistant professor based on additional academic achievements are expected. If the general conditions are met, the position is filled for a period of up to six years within the framework of a civil service contract. If it can be expected that the holder of the assistant professorship will complete the final evaluation on a particularly outstanding level, a simplified recruiting procedure for the transfer to a tenured professorship in accordance with section 48 (1) 6 LHG will be sought, subject to budgetary approval.
The University of Mannheim is committed to increasing the number of women in research and teaching and thus encourages women with adequate qualifications to apply. Applications of equally qualified disabled candidates are given preferential consideration.
CONTACT: Thomas Troeger, Department of Economics, University of Mannheim, D-68131 Mannheim, Department website: www.vwl.uni-mannheim.de
Applications are requested online via EconJobMarket.org only until 16 November 2025. E-mail address for inquiries is jobmkt@uni-mannheim.de. If in individual cases an electronic application should be impossible, please send your documents to Prof. Thomas Troeger, Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Mannheim, D-68131 Mannheim.
Please find detailed information on your rights regarding the collection of personal data according to article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO) on the University of Mannheim website (https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/working-at-the-university-of-mannheim/employment-opportunities/data-protection-during-the-job-application-process/). If you apply by e-mail, please note that protection of confidential data cannot be guaranteed as unauthorized third parties could gain access to unencrypted e-mails during transmission.Assistant Professor of Public Economics (W1)
The Department of Economics at the School of Law and Economics at the University of Mannheim invites applications to fill the position of an
Assistant Professor of Public Economics (W1).
We are looking for excellent candidates with a research focus in public economics. A close cooperation with researchers working in the department is expected. Teaching responsibilities include an appropriate participation in the education of students of economics. Participation in the training of doctoral students within the Mannheim Center for Doctoral Studies in Economics is expected.
The holder of the position shall acquire additional qualifications for the position of a full university professor in accordance with the catalogue of duties as laid down in the service regulations and the subject-specific requirements associated with the position by independently performing research and teaching duties in his/
her field of specialization. The conditions for an appointment are stipulated in section § 51 (2) and (3) of the Act on Higher Education of the Land of Baden-Württemberg (LHG). In addition to a completed university degree and proof of an outstanding doctorate, pedagogical aptitude and the ability to assume the position of assistant professor based on additional academic achievements are expected. If the general conditions are met, the position is filled for a period of up to six years within the framework of a civil service contract. If it can be expected that the holder of the assistant professorship will complete the final evaluation on a particularly outstanding level, a simplified recruiting procedure for the transfer to a tenured professorship in accordance with section 48 (1) 6 LHG will be sought, subject to budgetary approval.
The University of Mannheim is committed to increasing the number of women in research and teaching and thus encourages women with adequate qualifications to apply. Applications of equally qualified disabled candidates are given preferential consideration.
CONTACT: Thomas Troeger, Department of Economics, University of Mannheim, D-68131 Mannheim, Department website: www.vwl.uni-mannheim.de
Applications are requested online via EconJobMarket.org only until 16 November 2025. E-mail address for inquiries is jobmkt@uni-mannheim.de. If in individual cases an electronic application should be impossible, please send your documents to Prof. Thomas Troeger, Head of the Department of Economics at the University of Mannheim, D-68131 Mannheim.
Please find detailed information on your rights regarding the collection of personal data according to article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO) on the University of Mannheim website (https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/working-at-the-university-of-mannheim/employment-opportunities/data-protection-during-the-job-application-process/). If you apply by e-mail, please note that protection of confidential data cannot be guaranteed as unauthorized third parties could gain access to unencrypted e-mails during transmission.Five Postdoctoral Positions in Microeconomics
The Department of Economics at the School of Law and Economics at the University of Mannheim invites applications to fill up to five
postdoctoral positions in microeconomics.
The positions are a full-time position for a period of three years starting September 1, 2026.
We seek candidates with a research focus in industrial organization (theoretical and empirical), financial economics, and microeconomic theory. Applicants are expected to show outstanding commitment to research and must have obtained a Ph.D. when taking up the position or be near its completion.
The University of Mannheim is committed to increasing the quota of women in research and teaching and thus encourages women with adequate qualifications to apply. Applications of equally qualified disabled candidates are given preferential consideration.
CONTACT: Thomas Tröger, Department of Economics, University of Mannheim, D-68131 Mannheim, Department website: www.vwl.uni-mannheim.de
Applications are requested online via EconJobMarket.org only until 16 November 2025. E-mail address for inquiries is jobmkt@uni-mannheim.de. If in individual cases an electronic application should be impossible, please send your documents to Prof. Thomas Tröger, Department of Economics at the University of Mannheim, D-68131 Mannheim.
Please find detailed information on your rights regarding the collection of personal data according to article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO) on the University of Mannheim website (https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/working-at-the-university-of-mannheim/employment-opportunities/data-protection-during-the-job-application-process/). If you apply by e-mail, please note that protection of confidential data cannot be guaranteed as unauthorized third parties could gain access to unencrypted e-mails during transmission.Postdoctoral Position in Macroeconomics
The Department of Economics at the School of Law and Economics at the University of Mannheim invites applications to fill a
postdoctoral position in macroeconomics.
The position is a full-time position for a period of three years starting September 1, 2026.
The ideal candidate has an empirical or theoretical background in macroeconomics and research interests in macroeconomic fluctuations and stabilization policies. Applicants are expected to show outstanding commitment to research and must have obtained a Ph.D. when taking up the position or be near its completion.
The University of Mannheim is committed to increasing the quota of women in research and teaching and thus encourages women with adequate qualifications to apply. Applications of equally qualified disabled candidates are given preferential consideration.
CONTACT: Matthias Meier, Department of Economics, University of Mannheim, D-68131 Mannheim, Department website: https://www.vwl.uni-mannheim.de
Applications are requested online via EconJobMarket.org only until 16 November 2025. E-mail address for inquiries is jobmkt@uni-mannheim.de. If in individual cases an electronic application should be impossible, please send your documents to Prof. Matthias Meier, Department of Economics at the University of Mannheim, D-68131 Mannheim.
Please find detailed information on your rights regarding the collection of personal data according to article 13 of the General Data Protection Regulation (DSGVO) on the University of Mannheim website (https://www.uni-mannheim.de/en/about/working-at-the-university-of-mannheim/employment-opportunities/data-protection-during-the-job-application-process/). If you apply by e-mail, please note that protection of confidential data cannot be guaranteed as unauthorized third parties could gain access to unencrypted e-mails during transmission.