The Institute for Economic Policy of the Department of Economics andBusiness Administration at Leipzig University is offering a position as Research Assistant/PhD-Student.The position will first be filled for two years. A prolongation is possible.

The Institute for Economic Policy has an expertise in internationaleconomic policy and international economic relations. The focus of theempirical research activities is on financial markets in emergingmarkets, European monetary integration, the international role of theeuro, global imbalances, trade invoicing in commodity markets andexchange rate policies in East Asia. The geographical focus is onCentral, Eastern and South-Eastern Europe as well as on East Asia.

The successful candidate will contribute to the research and teaching.We offer an early participation in research and publication activitiesof the institute. Contributions to refereed academic journals will beencouraged and expected. The candidate should aim at a dissertation inthe field of international economics.

Candidates ideally hold a master degree or equivalent in economics or arelated discipline. He/she has completed his/her studies with anoutstanding degree. The position requires profound knowledge inmacroeconomics, international economics and econometrics. A strongcommand of English is a must.

Please send your CV to

Prof. Dr. Gunther Schnabl
Leipzig University
Institute for Economic Policy
Marschnerstr. 31, 04109 Leipzig
Email schnabl@wifa.uni-leipzig.de

Application has to be received by 30. June 2006.