The Department of Constitutional, Social and Economic History (VSWG) at the Institute of History is looking for a PhD-student for the Centre for Advanced Studies “Finance & Inequality” funded by the German Research Foundation from 1 January 2025

Income and wealth inequality is a problem that has been preoccupying science, politics and society for a long time. Within the Centre for Advanced Studies Finance & Inequality, you will use concrete examples to investigate how and in what ways banks and financial markets have increased or mitigated economic inequality since the 19th century. In addition, it will examine how banks and financial markets have changed in the face of varying income and wealth inequality. For example, salary structures in banks or spatial and social access to banks, financial markets and financial products could be examined. In your application, please outline at least one question that you would like to investigate within the framework topic of the Centre for Advanced Studies.

Your tasks:

 • Development of a research question and elaboration of a theoretical and methodological concept that will be used to work on the research question,

 • independent research and evaluation of the relevant historical and economic literature,

 • independent research and evaluation of the relevant archival materials,

 • Presentation of research results in internal workshops and at scientific conferences in Germany and abroad,

 • Writing an English-language dissertation.

Your profile:

 • a master’s degree in history, preferably with a focus on economic and social history,

 • knowledge of relevant related disciplines (economics and social sciences),

 • a committed, structured, self-reliant and team-oriented way of working.

If you are interested in this position, please send your complete and informative application documents by October 13, 2024 by October 13, 2024, quoting the reference number 3.2-24-64 exclusively in a PDF file by e-mail to vswg-office@uni-bonn.de . For further information, please contact Professor Carsten Burhop (burhop@uni-bonn.de).

Remuneration according to pay group 13 TV-L (65%, gross salary starting at about 34,000 € p.a.).

The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide range of subjects. 200 years of history, around 31,500 students, more than 6,000 employees and an excellent reputation at home and abroad: The University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany.

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunities. It is certified as a family-friendly university. Its aim is to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore urges women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be processed in accordance with the State Equal Opportunities Act. Applications from suitable people with proven severe disabilities and persons on an equal footing are particularly welcome.