Research Assistant / PhD Student (Economics) | Wirtschaftswissenschaftler (m/w/d)

Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-Universität Bonn

Bonn, Nordrhein-Westfalen, Deutschland
Published Sep 14, 2025
Full-time
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Job Summary

The University of Bonn is seeking a motivated PhD student to join its Land Economics group, focusing on making agriculture globally more sustainable through policy-oriented research. The successful candidate will engage in empirical impact assessments of various policy types, evaluate smart farming innovations, and analyze land degradation and the trade-offs between agricultural production and environmental conservation. Day-to-day tasks will involve working with geospatial data, conducting econometric analysis using empirical research designs, and contributing to ambitious and novel research. This role offers the opportunity to complete a doctorate within a supportive, team-oriented environment with competitive salary, extensive training, and a personal development budget.

Required Skills

Education

Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant field

Experience

  • Professional experience with geospatial data, e.g., in Google Earth Engine
  • Professional experience with econometric analysis and empirical research designs
  • Good understanding of sustainable agriculture and economics
  • Solid background in identifying causal effects with observational data

Languages

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Additional

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