Doctoral Researcher in the field of Environmental and Development Economics

 

Nestled in a modern city surrounded by nature and with an exceptional standard of living, Leibniz University Hannover offers excellent working conditions in a vibrant scientific community.

The Institute for Environmental Economics and World Trade is an international and interdisciplinary research institute within the Faculty of Economics. It deals with issues of sustainable development, particularly in the context of environmental, development and agricultural economics. A particular focus is on the analysis of political and economic transformation processes in developing and emerging countries and their significance for global sustainability goals.

The Institute for Environmental Economics and World Trade welcomes applications for the following position starting September 1, 2025 or at the earliest possible date: Doctoral Researcher in the field of Environmental and Development Economics (salary scale 13 TV-L, 65 %)

The position is limited to 3 years, with the possibility of an extension.

Your role

• You are involved in research activities within the long-term project “Thailand Vietnam Socio Economic Panel (TVSEP)” and support the collection and processing of primary data from Thailand and Vietnam (including travel). The TVSEP long-term project is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) (see: https://www.TVSEP.de) and deals with topics such as the long-term consequences of shocks, migration and rural change.
• You will present your research findings at international conferences and write and publish articles in leading journals.
• You will have the opportunity to do a doctorate as part of the TVSEP long-term project.
• You will be involved in the planning, organization and implementation of courses and examinations.
• You will support the supervision of student work in the field of environmental and development economics.

Who are we looking for?

The successful candidate must hold a university degree in economics, agricultural economics, economic geography or related fields. In addition, you have excellent skills in econometrics and the statistical software Stata or R. Very good written and spoken English and German language skills are required. A strong interest in research on topics of rural transformation, climate change, environment, migration or globalization is required, as well as flexibility, initiative and teamwork in an international research team.

Equal opportunities and diversity are core values at Leibniz University Hannover. Our goal is to tap into individual potential and open up possibilities. We therefore welcome applications from anyone interested in the position, irrespective of gender, nationality, ethnic origin, religion or ideology, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.

We strive towards a balanced and diverse workforce and a reduction in under-representation in accordance with the Lower Saxony Equal Rights Act (Niedersächsisches Gleichberechtigungsgesetz – NGG). We therefore also welcome applications from women for the above-mentioned position. Preference will be given to equally-qualified candidates with disabilities.

Why join us?

With more than 5.000 employees, Leibniz University Hannover is one of the largest and most attractive employers in the Hannover region. We offer a vibrant interdisciplinary and international working environment, and promote personal and professional development ranging from subject-related skills to leadership and languages.

Remote work (mobile work, work from home) can be arranged upon request. We support employees with balancing work and family life, through services such as back-up childcare, childcare during school holidays, and parent-child offices, as well as providing individual advice regarding family responsibilities and caring for dependants.

To promote health and well-being among employees, we offer an extensive sports programme with over 100 different sports, as well as a fitness centre with a sauna and climbing space. Health management measures, such as courses on stress management, good nutrition and relaxation, aim to ensure a healthy workplace. There is a canteen on campus with a wide range of options (e.g. vegan cuisine).

 

Additional information

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Ulrike Grote (email: grote@iuw.uni-hannover.de).

Please submit your application and supporting documents by June 15, 2025 electronically to