Three fully financed PhD student posts (junior researcher jobs) in the Chair Group of Production and Resource Economics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), which is regularly listed among the best research universities in Europe, are up for grabs. The roles provide an interdisciplinary and cooperative research environment because they are integrated within the TUM School of Management and the TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan.
With an emphasis on sustainability, agriculture and resource economics, digital transformation, and evidence-based policy design, these roles offer a great chance to pursue a structured doctorate degree in microeconomics and applied economics. In addition to participating in creative, high-impact research projects, doctoral candidates will gain access to cutting-edge data, a thriving research community, and an international academic network.
Academic supervision, professional development training, and foreign mobility possibilities (e.g., conferences, research visits) are all part of TUM’s full doctoral assistance package. Highly motivated postgraduates with a solid academic foundation in economics, environmental studies, or similar fields who are keen to use rigorous economic analysis to help address global concerns will find the program appropriate.
Joining one of Europe’s top universities and laying the groundwork for a future in academia, international organizations, or public policy is a unique and esteemed opportunity.
Host Country: Germany
University: Technical University of Munich
Opportunity Type: PhD
Eligibility Country: International Students
Financial Coverage: Fully Funded
Eligibility Criteria:
- a master’s degree earned in one of the following fields with outstanding or very good results:
- Finances
- Studies of Business
- Agricultural Sciences (economics-focused)
- or other fields that are strongly connected
- strong background in quantitative techniques, such as
- The study of econometrics
- Data
- Learning Machines
- demonstrated drive, independence, and excellent collaboration abilities
- Outstanding English communication abilities, both in writing and speaking
- Willingness to study German (learning the language is recommended) and gain working competency
Benefits:
- A competitive remuneration in line with the TV-L E13 (2/3) pay range, a renewable contract, and the potential for an extension beyond two years are all included in the fully funded PhD position.
- Enrollment in the TUM Graduate School, which offers access to academic instruction, mentorship, and global networking possibilities, constitutes structured doctoral training.
- Participation in High-Impact Research: Engagement in significant EU-funded initiatives like WATERGRID and URSOILL, which address global issues pertaining to technological innovation, sustainability, and climate change.
- International Collaboration: Possibilities to collaborate with international research partners in Asia, Africa, and South America that promote cross-cultural and interdisciplinary contact.
- Comprehensive Career Development: Practical experience in academic outreach, grant writing, teaching, and publishing that prepares you for positions in industry, academia, or policymaking in the future.
Deadline: 15 June 2025
