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The Research Group Urban and Regional Economics (Professor Gernot Grabher) at HafenCity University Hamburg (HCU) is looking to recruit a Research Associate (Wissenschaftliche/r Mitarbeiter/in) (75 per cent, TVL-13, € 33,000 to € 40,000 per annum, depending on previous work experience) with a background in economic geography and/or economic sociology. We are seeking outstanding candidates with an excellent Master degree. The successful candidate will work in the research project “Smart Cities: The Standardization of Cities?” funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The research seeks to explore the global diffusion of smart-city strategies. More specifically, the project investigates corporate strategies of global technology firms as well as the bargaining processes between these private players and local administrations. The successful candidate will be responsible for the Amsterdam case study within this project. Experience in empirical research, willingness to contribute to relevant conceptual debates and writing ability in English are required. Fluency in German is preferred. We are particularly seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to the further development of the Research Group in the exciting new university context of the HCU. The Research Group Urban and Regional Economics offers an excellent opportunity for academic development, a collegial atmosphere in an open and multi-disciplinary setting, and international research contacts. The successful candidate is strongly encouraged to develop a doctoral dissertation in the context of the research project. The appointment is to commence at 1 March, 2018. The contract will be limited to a period of 3 years. Established in 2006, the HCU is focused on understanding the development and planning of urban and regional environments (for more information on the HCU and the Research Group visit: http://www.hcu-hamburg.de/urban-economics). Informal inquiries may be made to: Professor Gernot Grabher at [log in to unmask] Please send your application (including a curriculum vitae, list of publications, up to three writing samples and the names of three references) to: HafenCity Universität Personalverwaltung Stellen-Nr.: „2017-69 WiMi Smart Cities“ Überseeallee 16 20457 Hamburg Or apply online to [log in to unmask] quoting reference „2017-69 WiMi Smart Cities“ Closing date for applications: 10 January, 2018. Kind regards, Gernot Grabher | Professor | Urban and Regional Economics | | HCU Hamburg | University for the Built Environment and Metropolitan Development | | www.hcu-hamburg.de/urban-economics | | www.hcu-hamburg.de/constructing-innovation |