Prae-Doc Scholarship Opportunity: The Austrian Institute of Economic Research (WIFO), a leading institute in applied empirical economic research in Austria and Europe, is offering a Prae-Doc research position (Ph.D. scholarship) in the field of International Economics. This position is embedded in the “FIW – Research Centre for International Economics” and includes enrollment in the doctoral program at WU Wien. The position is ideal for graduates aiming to contribute to cutting-edge research while pursuing their Ph.D. under prominent academic supervision.
🎓 Prae-Doc Scholarship Opportunity in International Economics at WIFO, Austria
📊 Summary Table
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Title | Prae-Doc Research Assistant – International Economics |
| Designation | Wissenschaftliche Projektmitarbeiter:in (30 hrs/week) |
| Location | WIFO – Austrian Institute of Economic Research, Vienna, Austria |
| Research Area | International Economics, Trade Modelling, Applied Empirical Economics |
| Eligibility | Master’s/Diploma in Economics or similar with strong methods background |
| Duration | 48 months (part-time, project-based) |
| Start Date | 1 September 2025 |
| Salary | €2,786.10 gross/month (14x annually as per FWF rate for 30 hrs/week) |
| Deadline to Apply | 6 July 2025 |
| Application Email | personal@wifo.ac.at |
| Contact for Queries | Prof. Harald Oberhofer (harald.oberhofer@wifo.ac.at) |
🧑🏫 Designation
Wissenschaftliche Projektmitarbeiter:in (Prae-Doc)
(Research Assistant – Ph.D. Level, part-time, 30 hours/week)
🧪 Research Area
- International Economics
- Empirical Economic Research
- Trade Models
- Data Science & Econometrics
The selected candidate will be actively involved in the WIFO’s research group on Industry, Innovation, and International Economics and participate in the FIW Competence Center.
📍 Location
WIFO (Österreichisches Institut für Wirtschaftsforschung)
Vienna, Austria
🎓 Eligibility / Qualifications
- Completed Master’s or Diploma in Economics or related fields with a strong macroeconomic and methodological focus
- Solid foundation in economic theory and demonstrated interest in empirical, theory-based research
- Excellent quantitative and statistical skills (data science, econometrics, mathematics)
- Experience with software tools: R, Stata, EViews, MATLAB, LaTeX
- Excellent command of English (spoken and written)
- Strong teamwork and communication skills
- Advantageous: Prior experience in trade model development
📝 Job Description
- Enroll in a Ph.D. program at WU Wien and complete a dissertation in International Economics
- Conduct independent applied empirical economic research aligned with WIFO’s objectives
- Collaborate on FIW-related research activities
- Participate in research seminars and joint publications
- Receive mentorship from Prof. Gabriel Felbermayr, PhD and/or Prof. Harald Oberhofer
- Engage in WIFO’s academic community and benefit from career mentoring and publication opportunities
🧭 How to Apply
Interested candidates must send the following documents by email to Frau Birgit Novotny at personal@wifo.ac.at:
- Motivation Letter
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
For questions regarding the position, contact Prof. Harald Oberhofer at harald.oberhofer@wifo.ac.at.
📅 Last Date to Apply
6 July 2025
💡 Note: WIFO encourages applications from women. In cases of equal qualification, the position will be awarded to a female applicant.
