Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow (Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft) (w/m/d)

Georg-August-Universität Zentr. Universitätsverwaltung

37073 Göttingen, Niedersachsen - Deutschland

Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in Arbeit Teilzeit Nachmittag ab 01.12.2025

Beschreibung

At the University of Göttingen, Centre for Modern Indian Studies (CeMIS), a position is available for a

**Pre-Doctoral Research Fellow**

(*Wissenschaftliche Hilfskraft*)

to support the DFG-funded research project “The Effect of Improvements in Agricultural Productivity on Child Labor: Theory and Empirical Evidence from the Green Revolution.” The successful candidate will work under the supervision of Dr. Dominik Naeher, based at the Chair of Development Economics and Global Health (Prof. Sebastian Vollmer).

The desired starting date is 1 December 2025. The total working hours can be agreed upon individually (up to a maximum of 85 h/month). The position is limited to one year and is intended to give recent Master’s graduates the opportunity to gain deeper insights into the world of economic research, enabling them to assess whether pursuing an academic career through a PhD in Germany or abroad is a desirable next step for them.

**Your profile**

· Successful completion of a Master’s degree in Development Economics with very good or good grades.

· Proven knowledge of quasi-experimental methods or theoretical economic modelling.

· Proficiency in statistical software (Stata or R) is essential; additional skills in spatial data analysis will be considered an asset.

· Prior experience as a research assistant (particularly in economic research related to India) and with labor force survey data is desirable.

· Fluency in English is required; knowledge of German is desirable.

· Ability to work independently with close attention to detail, responsibility, and a high level of self-organization.

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications, preference is given to applications from people with severe disabilities. A disability or equal status must be included in the application in order to safeguard interests.

Please send your application with the usual documents as a single PDF file to [dnaeher@uni-goettingen.de](mailto:dnaeher@uni-goettingen.de) by 21 October 2025. For any questions regarding the position, please contact Dominik Naeher at the same email address.

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