Advising
Graduate Advising & Research Assistants
Information for students seeking thesis supervision or research assistant positions.
Thesis Supervision
Topics I Supervise
- Political Economy
- Public Opinion & Policy Preferences
- Climate Policy & International Cooperation
- Survey Experiments & Quantitative Methods
What I Expect
- Basic knowledge of quantitative methods (statistics, R or Stata)
- Interest in one of the topics listed above
- Independent work and regular communication
- English proficiency (academic literature)
Application Materials
- Brief proposal (1-2 pages) with research question and planned methodology
- CV
- Current transcript
Research Assistant Positions
Desired Skills
- Experience with R, Stata, or Python
- Skills in data cleaning and analysis
- Careful and reliable work habits
- Interest in empirical research
Typical Tasks
- Data cleaning and coding
- Literature research
- Support for survey experiments
- Statistical analyses
Availability
Positions are advertised irregularly. If interested, please send an email with your CV and a brief description of your experience.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do you supervise Bachelor's theses?
Yes, I supervise both Bachelor's and Master's theses in the topics listed above.
Do you have open PhD positions?
PhD positions are advertised irregularly. Please check the ECONtribute website for current openings.
Do you write reference letters?
I write reference letters for students I know well from courses or supervision. Please contact me at least 4 weeks before the deadline.
In which language can I write my thesis?
Theses can be written in German or English.
Get in Touch
For questions about advising or research assistant positions, please contact me via email.
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