--- title: "Deutsche Bundesbank seeks part-time research assistants for its Research Centre in Frankfurt am Main; PhD support, remote work up to 60%" sdDatePublished: "2026-08-11T09:11:00Z" source: "https://www.bundesbank.de/en/career/job-offers/several-part-time-research-assistants-30-and-50--836714" topics: - name: "economics" identifier: "medtop:20000745" - name: "central bank" identifier: "medtop:20000350" locations: - "Frankfurt am Main" - "Germany" --- Deutsche Bundesbank seeks part-time research assistants for its Research Centre in Frankfurt am Main; PhD support, remote work up to 60% Several part-time research assistants (30% and 50%)for our Research Centre The Deutsche Bundesbank is a special type of bank. Together with the ECB and the other euro area central banks, we ensure a stable euro. To achieve this, as well as other central bank tasks, we need a diverse range of specialists in a wide array of areas in order for the institution to function. Join us and become part of a strong team of reliable and responsible individuals. Several part-time research assistants (30% and 50%) for our Research Centre Location: Frankfurt am Main Position: Part-time, temporary position (2 years) Job ID: 2026_0541_02 Valuable work: your role with us Your role will be to support the academic work of the Research Centre in the field of empirical microeconomics. You will be involved in the Research Centre’s survey projects, in particular. You will be responsible for preparing and analysing microdata, especially on the behaviour and expectations of firms. As part of an international team, your work will centre on fundamental issues, with the resulting insights intended to provide a sound academic footing for the Deutsche Bundesbank’s decisions. You will have access to excellent IT facilities and first-class data resources, and will have the opportunity to interact with leading international researchers. Unique assets: your skills and qualifications Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a degree programme with a quantitative focus (e.g. economics or statistics) Soon to be enrolled in or already pursuing a PhD programme in economics, business administration or statistics Very good command of English Working towards a specialisation in empirical microeconomics statistical applications, especially Stata (or R) Applied knowledge in using microdata, preferably survey data Organisational skills as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team Remuneration that corresponds to pay grade E 13 of the wage agreement for the public sector ( Tarifvertrag für den öffentlichen Dienst – TVöD ) plus a bank allowance, international working environment, varied tasks, extensive training opportunities, support for your PhD Extensive options for working from home within Germany (generally up to 60% of total working hours), friendly and respectful working environment, flexible and predictable working hours, work-life balance Free Deutschlandticket as a JobTicket, good transport links (bus and train), central location, workplace health management scheme, staff canteen In your application, please state whether you have already started a doctoral project or which specific plans exist in this regard. Interested in enriching our team? Then we look forward to receiving your application. If you still have questions that you would like answered before you apply, simply get in touch with the contact person(s) listed below. For questions about the application process Ms Sandra Johanning, +49 (0)69 9566 38302 jobs@bundesbank.de For questions about the role Dr Pawel Smietanka, +49 (0)69 9566 11445 Pawel.Smietanka@bundesbank.de Dr Tobias Schmidt, +49 (0)69 9566 33730 Tobias.Schmidt@bundesbank.de Please use job ID 2026_0541_02 to apply by 07 September 2026 using our online application tool. Diversity and equal opportunities are important to us. Where candidates are equally qualified for the position, preference will be given to applicants with a disability. The Bundesbank also promotes gender equality in the workplace, especially when filling leadership positions. We therefore particularly welcome applications from women. 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