The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research in Mannheim, Germany is one of the leading economic research institutes in Europe. The ZEW is a non-profit organization and works in the field of frontier empirical economic research and high-level policy advice. It is integrated into an extensive national and international network of universities and research institutes. In collaboration with the Leibniz ScienceCampus Mannheim Taxation, the ZEW is looking to fill the following position in the Research Department "Corporate Taxation and Public Finance"

Doctoral Researcher (75 %, f/m/d)

Position Description
Your doctoral studies will begin with a one-year full-time course phase in the taxation program of the Center for Doctoral Studies in Business (CDSB) at the Graduate School of Economics and Social Sciences (GESS), University of Mannheim, starting in September 2026. During this phase, you will receive a scholarship. Upon successful completion of the course phase, you will enter the research phase of the doctoral program and join ZEW (or alternatively the tax group at the University of Mannheim) as a doctoral researcher.
Your main responsibilities include:
• Conducting academic research and contributing to science-based policy advice in the field of corporate taxation and public finance
• Focusing on corporate taxation in a European and global context
• Applying and developing innovative quantitative and empirical methods
• Publishing research results and contributing to policy debates

About you
• A Master’s degree in economics, business administration, or a related field, with good or excellent results
• A strong interest in taxation, ideally demonstrated through coursework, a master’s thesis, or research projects
• Excellent quantitative and analytical skills
• Strong academic writing skills and the ability to work effectively in a team
• Fluency in English and German

What we can offer you
• The position is embedded in the ScienceCampus MannheimTaxation, offering intensive exchange within a strong local network of taxation researchers at ZEW and the University of Mannheim
• Participation in high-quality academic research and policy-relevant projects
• Opportunities to communicate research findings to the general public and engage in economic policy debates
• Methodological training within the CDSB taxation track at GESS
• Flexible working hours and the possibility of remote work
• Comprehensive scientific training, mentoring, and supervision
• Funding for research stays abroad at partner universities and research institutions
• A scholarship during the course phase, followed by employment at 75% (first year) and 100% thereafter according to TV-L (public sector collective agreement), including standard public-sector benefits

**IF INTERESTED,**please submit your application (including cover letter, CV, master thesis or another sample of your research) by 15 March 2026via the online application form on our website only.
Contact: HR Miriam Charles, Unit Head Prof. Dr. Friedrich Heinemann ZEW website www.zew.de/en

30.01.2026

Keyword
PhD_UB 01/26

Department

Application end
15.03.2026

Contact
Miriam Charles

ZEW – Leibniz-Centre for European Research
L7, 1 · 68161 Mannheim · Germany
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The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research has been awarded the official title "TOTAL E-QUALITY" in 2021, recognizing it as an employer particularly committed to promoting equal career opportunities for women and men. Our institute actively supports and includes all employees. We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.