Senior Researcher - Forschungsbereich Konsumforschung

About the Position

We are seeking a Senior Researcher for our consumer research department. Join our team to shape empirical research and publications.

About the Company

Das Nürnberg Institut für Marktentscheidungen e.V. (NIM) is an independent non-profit research institute at the intersection of science and practice. The NIM researches consumer decisions theoretically and empirically – for better decisions by society, companies, politics, and consumers. The NIM is the founder of GfK.

In our new research field, the NIM examines consumption and saving interculturally and data-driven with access to real consumer data (scanner panel with approx. 20,000 households, retailer data), long time series on consumer climate, and global ad-hoc surveys. Modern infrastructure and central location in Nuremberg.

Your Role as Senior Researcher

In this role, you will actively shape empirical research and scientific publications at NIM. You will act independently but in close coordination with the scientific directorate and work closely with other researchers from various disciplines.

The goal is to expand an internationally visible research profile of NIM, which both radiates into the academic community and provides impulses for economic and societal discussions. Your work will form a bridge between academic excellence and application-oriented relevance.

Responsibilities

• Independent scientific and data-driven research on topics of consumption and saving
• Publication in renowned scientific journals (A-/A+ Journals)
• Participation in institute research projects and development of own research approaches
• Building a clear, internationally visible research profile
• Scientific exchange and establishment of cooperations with international partners and universities
• Presentation of research results at international conferences and in the global scientific community

Requirements

• PhD in e.g. social/economic sciences, macro-, micro- or behavioral economics, psychology, anthropology, political science, etc. with a focus on consumption/intercultural.
• Strength in theory or empirics – ideally both – and publication experience
• Very good statistical and survey methods knowledge; experience with panel data/online experiments is advantageous
• English language required minimum: C1 and German language: C1 Level
• Fluent German and English; enjoyment of understandable, impact-oriented science

We Offer

• An unlimited permanent position with an attractive compensation package
• Long-term secured research funds
• Submission of publications in top journals
• Comprehensive support for an academic career
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile work, maximum 2 days per week
• The opportunity to set your own research priorities and build internationally recognized collaborations

Application

Apply directly here.

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