Research Associate in Economics | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in Volkswirtschaftlsehre (m/w/d)

Job Summary

This role is based at the Thünen Institute in Braunschweig and focuses on analyzing the European Commission's legislative proposals for the 2028-2034 Multiannual Financial Framework (MFF). As a Research Associate, you will evaluate the fundamental system changes proposed for EU funding, specifically focusing on the transition toward the National and Regional Partnership Fund (NRPF) and its impact on rural development policy. Your day-to-day work involves document analysis of EU regulations, descriptive data evaluation of cohesion funds, and conducting expert interviews at national and EU levels. This position is ideal for professionals who enjoy bridging the gap between scientific research and political decision-making. You will work within an interdisciplinary team to derive science-based policy recommendations for the German federal government. The role offers a professional environment under the TVöD Bund framework, providing a meaningful contribution to the future of European and German rural development funding.