Introduction

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.

Research Assistant on a part-time basis (50%)
for our Research Centre

Location: Frankfurt am Main
Position: Part-time, temporary position (initially limited to 2 years)
Job-ID: 2025_1269_02

Tasks

• Your role will be to support the academic work of your colleagues in the Research Centre in the area of empirical microeconomics, particularly through your involvement in the survey projects conducted by the Centre.
• You will be responsible for preparing and analysing microdata 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.

Profile

• Master’s degree or equivalent qualification in a degree programme with a quantitative focus (e.g. economics or statistics); ideally, enrolled in or pursuing a PhD programme in economics, business administration or statistics
• Working towards a specialisation in empirical microeconomics
• Good knowledge of mathematical/statistical applications, especially Stata (or R)
• Experience working with microdata and survey data is preferred
• Familiarity with data visualisation software (e.g. Tableau, R-Shiny) would be an asset
• Strong analytical skills
• Organisational skills as well as the ability to work both independently and as part of a team
• Very good command of English; a grounding in German

We Offer

Remuneration and prospects
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/doctorate degree

New work
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, promotion of a healthy work-life balance

Extra benefits
Free Deutschlandticket as a JobTicket, good transport links (bus and train), central location, workplace health management scheme, staff canteen

Further information

Interested in enriching our team?

Then we look forward to receiving your application. If there are still questions that you’d like answered before you apply, simply get in touch with the contact person(s) listed below.

For questions about the application process
Ruth Etteldorf, + 49 (0)69 9566 33873
[email protected] 

For questions about the role
Dr Pawel Smietanka, + 49 (0)69 9566 11445
[email protected] 

Dr Tobias Schmidt, + 49 (0)69 9566 33730
[email protected] 

Please use job ID 2025_1269_02 to apply by 25.01.2026 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.