Ph.D. Student in Economics of Nutrition

About the Position

The chair for “Governance in International Agribusiness,” affiliated with the TUM School of Management and the TUM School of Life Sciences, is seeking a Ph.D. Student in Economics of Nutrition. This position is located on the Freising-Weihenstephan Campus and initially offers a two-year appointment with the possibility of extension. The salary will be based on the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of the Länder (TV-L E13) with negotiable percentages.

Employer: Technical University of Munich

Location: Freising-Weihenstephan Campus, Germany

Type: Ph.D. Candidate

Reference Number: TUMPHD2023

Annual Salary: €50,000 EUR (approximate gross amount)

Payment Basis: Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of the Länder (TV-L E13; % negotiable)

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Tasks

The successful candidate is expected to conduct research in the field of economics of nutrition, health, and foods. Additional responsibilities include:

• Contributing to teaching activities of the Chair
• Contributing to the development of research curricula of the Chair
• Assisting with competitive project funding bids
• Participating in the administration of the Chair

Qualifications

Candidates should possess:

• An academic background in both economics and nutrition/health
• An excellent Master’s thesis
• Proficiency in econometrics and quantitative methods
• Experience with experimental and behavioral economics research (an advantage)
• Strong motivation to publish in leading international peer-reviewed journals
• Fluency in written and spoken English
• Knowledge of the German language (an advantage)
• Personal initiative, commitment, and excellent teamwork skills

What’s Offered

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The position offers:

• Academic staff position with the opportunity to pursue a doctoral degree
• An international and stimulating work environment that supports teamwork and individual career development
• More information about the group is available at https://www.ep.mgt.tum.de/en/gia/home/

The Technical University of Munich is an equal-opportunity employer actively working to increase the proportion of women in its workforce, and it encourages applications from qualified women. The position is also suitable for disabled persons, who will receive preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude, and professional performance.

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Application

To apply, please send the following documents in a single PDF to Prof. Dr. Luisa Menapace at luisa.menapace@tum.de:

• A cover letter explaining your areas of interest, experiences, and goals
• Your curriculum vitae, including references
• Copies of key documents (transcripts, degree certificates)

The application deadline remains open until the position is filled.

When applying in writing, please submit only copies of official documents, as the university cannot return your materials after the application process.

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