Postdoctoral Researcher in Production and Resource Economics

Overview

The Chair Group of Production and Resource Economics at the TUM School of Life Sciences Weihenstephan and the TUM School of Management offers a position as a Postdoctoral Researcher in Production and Resource Economics. The appointment will be 1.5 years with the possibility of extension. Salary is in accordance with the German State Regulated Public Salary Scale (TV-L E13 100%).

What we offer

The Technical University of Munich (TUM) is a renowned university and a member of the German Excellence Initiative. We provide state-of-the-art research in a diverse and impact-oriented atmosphere. The Chair Group offers a stimulating work environment that promotes individual creativity and effective teamwork at the highest level. Research topics cover the agriculture, food, and energy sectors with aims to publish in top-level journals. More information about the Chair Group is available at

Responsibilities

The successful candidate is expected to actively lead and contribute to the Chair Group’s tasks in national and international projects in empirical production and natural resource economics. Projects include large international Horizon Europe-financed collaborative projects (e.g., AGRO-WELL, Landprint, Stewardsoil, Aquawise) or nationally funded projects. The candidate will be involved in teaching activities, contribute to curricula development, and lead or contribute to competitive project funding bids. The candidate will develop an independent research agenda in the fields of:

• Natural resource / environmental economics (economics of biodiversity, soil economics, bioeconomy analysis, climate change economics, economics of water governance, economics of food waste, etc.)
• Production economics (agricultural production modelling and optimisation, productivity and efficiency analysis, food economics, policy impact analysis, etc.)
• Economics of Digital and Smart Technologies (economics of digital solutions, smart agricultural technologies, AI in agriculture and food production, economics of innovation, acceptance and impact analysis, etc.)

Qualifications

Applicants should hold an excellent Ph.D. degree in economics (preferably environmental, natural resource, agricultural economics, innovation economics), applied statistics, or related disciplines. A clear interest in natural resources, technological solutions, applied econometrics, and exceptional analytical skills are required. The successful candidate is expected to publish in international peer-reviewed journals and attract competitive funding. Ability to work effectively in a young and dynamic research team with interdisciplinary collaborations is crucial. Examples of projects (EU, DFG, BMBF) are available on the homepage. Regions for current research collaborations include (South) Asia, Africa and South America. An interest in teaching is an essential advantage. Excellent spoken and written English are required; German language skills are an asset.

Application

Please submit your electronic application (CV, copies of diplomas and transcripts, list of publications, teaching experience, etc.) in a single PDF to the head of the Chair group, Professor Johannes Sauer ( ). For further information, contact Maria Vrachioli, PhD ( ) or Fabian Frick ( ).

Deadline for applications: June 12, 2026.

Equal Opportunity

As part of the Excellence Initiative, TUM strives to increase diversity and explicitly encourages nominations of and applications from women as well as from all individuals who would bring additional diversity dimensions to the university’s research and teaching strategies. Preference will be given to disabled candidates with essentially the same qualifications.

Technical University of Munich
Chair Group of Production and Resource Economics
Alte Akademie 14
85354 Freising-Weihenstephan
Phone: 0049-

The position is suitable for disabled persons. Disabled applicants will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

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