Ifo Institute for Economic Research, Munich (Germany)

The Ifo Institute (www.ifo.de) is one of the leading economic researchinstitutes in Germany and member of the Leibniz Association. Itsinternational reputation is based on its research, service and policyadvice, and on its German and international economic surveys. As part ofthe CESifo Group, Ifo works in close cooperation with theLudwig-Maximilians-University of Munich.

In line with the expansion of our research in the economics of educationand innovation and our co-operation with the LMU, we will be makingimmediate appointments in our Department of Human Capital and Innovation:
Two Research Associates and Doctoral Students in the Economics of Education

As a doctoral student, you will have the opportunity to write yourdissertation in the field of economics. Further tasks are supporting thedepartment head (Prof. Wößmann) in teaching activities in economics,especially educational economics, at the LMU or work on departmentprojects in educational economics.

The successful candidates must have an excellent degree in economics.Proficiency in English and decent German are also necessary. Knowledgeof educational economics and/or empirical microeconomics are desirable.

The positions are for half of the normal working hours and pay isaccording to the German public service pay scale (half of BAT IIa; TVLas of November). The contracts are for an initial two years.

The Ifo Institute is an equal opportunity employer.

Please submit your application by 22 September 2006 to:

Prof. Dr. Dr.h.c. Hans-Werner Sinn
President of the Ifo Institute
Poschingerstraße 5
81679 München Germany.