The VfS promotes young academics. This is why the association established the position of a Commissioner for Career Development.

Commissioner for Career Development

Prof. Dr. Christian Bayer will hold this office from 2023 to 2024.

Project Career Development for Young Academics

In order to improve the career opportunities for docs and post-docs in the field of economics, the association conducted surveys in 2021 - 2022. The report of the Working Group 'Career Development' has prepared the results of the surveys and provides recommendations for the promotion of young researchers in economics. You can download the report here (in German only).