Ph.D. position in Agricultural Economics (f/m/d)

Overview

Ph.D. Position in Agricultural Economics (f/m/d) affiliated with the TUM School of Management and the TUM School of Life Sciences at the Freising‑Weihenstephan Campus. Start September 2026. Initial appointment 2 years with possibility of extension. Salary in accordance with the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service of the Länder (TV‑L E13) (75 %). The professorship aims to advance a more sustainable, fairer, healthier and efficient agri‑food system.

Tasks

• Conduct research in agricultural economics.
• Publish high‑quality articles in peer‑reviewed journals.
• Contribute to teaching activities and supervise BSc/MSc student theses.
• Actively participate in the application for and acquisition of third‑party funding (e.g. EU Horizon, BMBF).

Qualifications

• Excellent Master’s level degree in economics, agricultural economics or agricultural sciences.
• Fluency in written and spoken German.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.
• Documented interest in crops, climate‑resilient farming, adoption behaviour and geospatial analysis.
• Strong motivation to publish in leading international peer‑reviewed journals.
• Personal initiative, commitment and strong teamwork skills.

Benefits & Work Environment

The professorship provides an international and stimulating work environment that promotes teamwork and individual career development. TUM encourages applications from qualified women and aims to raise the proportion of women in its workforce. The position is suitable for disabled persons and they will be given preference in case of generally equivalent suitability, aptitude and professional performance.

Application

Send a cover letter explaining how this position fits with your experiences and goals, together with a CV, a list of references and copies of key documents (transcripts, degree certificates) in a single PDF to Prof. Luisa Menapace ( ). The position remains open until filled. Only official documents are accepted; original materials will not be returned after processing.

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