Research Assistant (m/f/d)

Independent research in the subject areas of the chair (connected with a doctorate) Support of the Chair owner in the supervision of students and administrative tasks Self-preparation and implementation of German and English language courses (idR Tutorien, supervision of seminar and final work)

Economics Studies (Master or Diploma with Minimum grade 'Gut') high performance motivation, initiative and team skills very good English knowledge in word and writing (min. C1 level) good knowledge of econometry/statistic as well as in at least one common statistical software (STATA, R, Python, etc.) desired: first experience in empirical economic research Competence in at least one of the two languages and the willingness to acquire the other are assumed.

Volume: Parttime Duration: fixed, 3 years Start: 01.10.2026 Apply until: 30.04.2026 We offer: a broad theme with many open and exciting questions the opportunity for promotion the option to participate in the courses of the Ruhr Graduate School in Economics (https://www.rgs-econ.org) Cooperation in a dedicated and value-adding team Possibilities of location-flexible work (mobile work and telework) a qualified incorporation demanding and varied tasks with high self-responsibility extensive further and further training possibilities an employment at one of the largest universities in Germany in the association of the University Alliance Ruhr Further information: Employment is in the employment relationship and is governed by the collective agreement of the countries (TV-L). The grouping takes place in the event of the fulfilment of the personal and collective conditions in the E13 TV-L remuneration group. For further information, see https://oeffentlicher-dienst.info/. The office is the Ruhr-Universität Bochum. The scope of the teaching obligation depends on § 3 of the teaching obligation regulation NRW.

Working hours: 5 days week, moving working hours, possibility to home office https://www.wiwi.rub.de/ Lehrstuehle/international economic relations The RUB is a university with international broadcasting. Campus languages are German and English. The RUB provides free services for employees. The Staff Council has the right to participate in all selection discussions. At the request of an applicant (m/w/d), he shall ensure his participation in the entire procedure. Please contact wpr@rub.de.

Ruhr-Universität Bochum (RUB) is one of the leading research universities in Germany. As a reform-oriented campus university, it unites in a unique way the entire range of large science areas in one place. The dynamic interaction of subjects and discipline cultures gives researchers and students the same special opportunities for interdisciplinary cooperation.

The RUB stands for diversity and equal opportunities. We therefore encourage the cooperation of heterogeneous teams and the professional path of people who are underrepresented in the respective areas of work. The RUB expressly wishes to apply for women. In areas where You are underrepresented, You are preferably taken into account with the same qualification. Applications for people with disabilities are also very welcome. .