Doctoral Researcher (all genders welcome)

Uni Goettingen; Göttingen; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 35,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Göttingen invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position in Agricultural Economics and Rural Development. Based in Göttingen, the role involves field work in the Global South, empirical analysis, and publication of results.

Starting March 2027, the position is limited to three years, with 65% TV-L E13 pay and a 25.87-hour work week. Travel to the Global South is required, and the appointee will participate in teaching activities and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifications

• Outstanding Master degree in Agricultural Economics, Development Economics or a related discipline.
• Strong analytical skills and experience with quantitative research methods.
• Excellent command of the English language.

Responsibilities

• Design and execution of field research (e.g. household surveys) in a Global South country.
• Empirical analysis of quantitative data using econometric methods.
• Collaborate with researchers across disciplines and present results.
• Contribute to teaching activities of the chair.

Skills

Strong analytical skills

Excellent command of English

Quantitative methods

Education

Master in Agricultural Economics or Development Economics

Job description

Doctoral Researcher (all genders welcome) Hinweis: Nur in Englisch verfügbar

Stellen-ID: 76704 Einrichtung: Department für Agrarökonomie und Rurale Entwicklung Kontaktperson: Torluccio Jessica [e-mail] 05513924854 Besetzungsdatum: 01.03.2027 Bewerbungsfrist: 30.10.2026 Bewerbung: Hier geht es zu der Bewerbung PDF-Herunterladen: Hier geht es zum PDF-Download

At the University of Göttingen -Public Law Foundation-, Department für Agrarökonomie und Rurale Entwicklung, there is a position as

Doctoral Researcher (all genders welcome)

Entgeltgruppe 13 TV-L/65% to be filled. Starting date is 3/1/2027. The position is limited to 2/28/2030.

The position In the fieldAgricultural and Development Economicswith a tentative starting March 2027 and will be limited to 3 years. The salary is in accordance with the German public service salary scale (TVL-E13) with 65%, which corresponds to 25.87 working hours per week.

The Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development is one of three departments in the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences and currently comprises 12 professorships. In the division of Environmental and Resource Economics, we address research questions related to sustainable food systems, sustainable land use, and technology – including its adoption, diffusion, and impact on the well-being of rural households. We conduct our research primarily in countries of the Global South.

Your tasks

The doctoral researcher will conduct research related to sustainable land use, technology adoption and/or market participation in the Global South. Possible research topics include voluntary sustainability standards, the role of institutions and incentives in promoting sustainable land-use decisions, digitalization, climate adaptation and the assessment of welfare outcomes including food security and resilience. The tasks include:

• Design and implementation of field research (e.g. household survey) in a country of the Global South
• Empirical analysis of quantitative primary and/or secondary data using statistical and econometric methods
• Active interaction with other researchers across disciplinary boundaries
• Presentation and publication of research results
• Contribution to the chair’s teaching program

Your profile

• Outstanding Master degree in Agricultural Economics, Development Economics or a related discipline
• Strong analytical skills and experience with quantitative research methods
• Proven interest in topics related to rural development economics, sustainable agri-food systems, food security
• Willingness and ability to work under field conditions in the tropics; work experience in the tropics is a plus
• Willingness to engage in interdisciplinary collaboration; experience of working in intercultural and interdisciplinary teams is a plus
• Excellent command of the English language

The position is based in Göttingen (Germany) but requires traveling and extended research stays in a country of the Global South. The position is intended to qualify young scientists and offers the opportunity to prepare a PhD thesis.

Contact

For further questions please contact Ms. Torluccio (Email: [e-mail] ).

For more information about the Chair Group please visit: http://www.uni-goettingen.de/en/108411.html

For more information get in touch with Torluccio Jessica directly via E-Mail: [e-mail], Tel. [phone] .

The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The university has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The University is particularly committed to the professional participation of severely disabled employees and therefore welcomes applications from severely disabled people. In the case of equal qualifications, applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preference. A disability or equality is to be included in the application in order to protect the interests of the applicant.

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