Ph.D. Student/Junior Researcher

The Chair Group of Production and Resource Economics at the TUM School of Management and the TUM School of Life Sciences offers three positions as Ph.D. Student / Junior Researcher.

The initial appointment will be 2 years with the possibility of extension. Salary is in accordance with the German State Regulated Public Salary Scale (starting at TV-L E13 2/3).

Tasks

The successful candidate will conduct cutting-edge empirical research in at least one of the following areas:

1. Natural resources and environment,
2. Climate change and policy,
3. Digitalisation, AI and smart technologies,
4. Policy impact analysis, and/or
5. Production efficiency and markets.

This research will lead to an internationally competitive PhD degree and peer-reviewed publications.

The position involves engagement in nationally and internationally funded projects, such as EU Horizon projects (e.g., URSOILL, WATERGRID) or national projects. The candidate will receive high-quality supervision from senior academic staff and may be involved in teaching at undergraduate and postgraduate levels, as well as in funding acquisition and global outreach, if desired. International networking and collaborations are highly encouraged, with opportunities to connect with regions like South America, Asia, or Africa. The PhD candidate will be integrated into TUM’s School of Life Sciences or School of Management and participate in related Graduate School training programs.

Qualifications

Applicants should possess:

• An excellent or very good university degree in economics, business studies, agricultural sciences with a focus on economics, or related disciplines.
• Strong analytical and methodological skills, especially in quantitative data analysis (e.g., econometrics, statistics, machine learning).
• High motivation and the ability to work independently with a strong team orientation.
• Excellent spoken and written English skills and willingness to acquire some proficiency in German.

We offer

The TUM, as one of Europe's top universities and a member of the German “Initiative of Excellence,” offers state-of-the-art research opportunities in a diverse, impact-oriented environment.

The Chair Group provides an international and stimulating work environment that fosters creativity and teamwork, focusing on high-quality outputs. More information can be found at www.ep.mgt.tum.de/pur.

Application

Please submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, references, and key documents (transcripts, degree certificates) to Professor Johannes Sauer at jo.sauer@tum.de. The positions are open until filled, with applications reviewed until June 15, 2025. For additional information, contact Maria Vrachioli at maria.vrachioli@tum.de or Dr. Fabian Frick at fabian.frick@tum.de.

As part of the German federal and state governments’ Excellence Initiative, TUM promotes diversity and encourages applications from women and individuals with disabilities, who will be given preference if qualified.

Technical University of Munich
Chair Group of Production and Resource Economics