PhD Student in health economics

 

The Institute of Health Economics (IHE) welcomes applications for the following position starting 01 May 2025 or later: PhD Student in health economics (salary scale 13 TV-L, 75 %)

The position is initially limited to two years, with the possibility of extension.

Responsibilities and duties

The responsibilities include the independent, scientific implementation of health economic research projects, in particular in the area of quantitative data analysis with causal analytical methods and/or the planning, implementation and evaluation of behavioral economic (field) experiments. The tasks also include presenting at national and international conferences and publishing results in scientific journals, supporting the public communication of research results and participating in teaching and supervising theses. The possibility of a doctorate is given and this is expressly desired.

Who are we looking for?

Candidates must have completed a scientific university degree (Diploma/Master) in Economics or a related discipline. A strong Master’s thesis is expected that documents advanced capabilities to apply empirical economic methods and use statistical software packages such as Stata, R, and Python. Candidates should have an interest in academic work and publishing. Excellent candidates have a research focus in health economics as well as outstanding social, personal, and communication skills. They possess the ability to reliably execute tasks with independence and a flexible work style, as well as team spirit. Proficiency in English is a prerequisite and very good knowledge of German an advantage.

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). We therefore particularly encourage applications for the above-mentioned position from women. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities.

What does the Leibniz University Hannover offer?

We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary and international working environment, and promote personal and professional development ranging from subject-related skills to leadership and languages.

Part-time employment as well as remote work (mobile work, work from home) can therefore be arranged upon request. We support employees with balancing work and family life, through services such as back-up childcare, childcare during school holidays, and parent-child offices, as well as providing individual advice regarding family responsibilities and caring for dependants.

To promote health and well-being among employees, we offer an extensive sports programme with over 100 different sports, as well as a fitness centre with a sauna and climbing space. Health management measures, such as courses on stress management, good nutrition and relaxation, aim to ensure a healthy workplace.

 

Additional information

For questions regarding the position, please contact Annika Herr (Professor of Health Economics, email: annika.herr@ihe.uni-hannover.de).

Detailed application materials (CV, Master’s thesis, publication list, copies of university certificates, a short description of the past and future research plan, and a reference letter) should be submitted by 06 February 2025 with the reference “PhD_IHE_01_2025” in the subject line, as a single PDF file, to