JOE Listings (Job Openings for Economists)
August 1, 2026 - January 31, 2027
ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin – Institute for the Economy and the Future of Work
Position Title/Short Description
Section: US: Other Academic (Visiting or Temporary)
Location: Berlin, Berlin, GERMANY
JEL Classifications:
J -- Labor and Demographic Economics
H -- Public Economics
L -- Industrial Organization
F -- International Economics
I -- Health, Education, and Welfare
Keywords:
Demographic Economics
Public Economics
Health
Education
Welfare
Migration
Industrial Organization
Postdoc
Full Text of JOE Listing:
The ROCKWOOL Foundation Berlin is hiring postdoctoral fellows in economics. The position is initially offered for two years with two subsequent two-year renewals subject to mutual interest, for a total duration of up to six years. Positions are full-time and based in Berlin.
We are looking for:
Strong training in applied economics and econometrics
Experience with administrative and/or survey data
Potential to produce top-level research
What we offer:
No teaching obligations – full focus on research
Access to unique datasets and high-performance computing
Dedicated mentoring by RFBerlin Project Leaders
A vibrant international research community through the Berlin School of Economics
Regular seminars, workshops, and visits from leading scholars
Research at RFBerlin covers labor markets and trade, inequality, migration, health, technology, work organization, knowledge spillovers, and industrial organization. Our goal is to inform public debate through rigorous applied research.
Apply via EconJobMarket.org by 10 November 2026 (12:00 a.m. UTC).
Please submit: CV, motivation letter, job market paper, up to two optional manuscripts, and at least two reference letters.
Interviews will be held virtually in December 2026 as part of the European Job Market.
Questions? Contact: career@rfberlin.com
RFBerlin is an equal opportunity employer.
Application Requirements:
- External Application Link
- Letters of Reference Link