Fully Funded PhD Positions in Agricultural/Development Economics at University of Bonn (ZEF)

The Center for Development Research (ZEF) at the University of Bonn is offering two fully funded doctoral researcher positions in Agricultural Economics, with a focus on development economics and rural labor markets in Africa. These positions are part of the Collaborative Research Center (CRC 228) 'Future Rural Africa,' funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The research will be supervised by Prof. Matin Qaim and Dr. Martin Parlasca and will involve empirical studies on rural labor markets and employment in Kenya, Tanzania, and other African countries. Doctoral researchers will be integrated into ZEF’s Doctoral Program (BIGS-DR) and will work towards their doctoral degree. Key research tasks include conducting economics research on agricultural and non-agricultural employment trends, planning and implementing micro-level surveys of rural households, preparing and publishing research papers, and presenting research results at conferences and workshops. The program emphasizes interdisciplinary and international collaboration, with opportunities for travel and cooperation with partners in Africa. Applicants should have a master’s degree in agricultural economics, development economics, or related fields, and experience with quantitative research methods and statistical packages. Qualitative research experience and prior work in Africa are considered advantageous. Strong English communication skills, interpersonal abilities, and willingness to travel are required. The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. Funding is provided for the full duration of the doctoral program (April 2026–December 2029), with a competitive salary (TVL-E13, 70%). Applications must be submitted online via the university portal by January 18, 2026. For more information about ZEF and CRC 228, visit the provided links. Research areas: Agricultural Economics, Development Economics, Rural Labor Markets, Africa Institution: University of Bonn, Center for Development Research (ZEF) Funding: Fully funded (DFG, TVL-E13, 70%) Eligibility: Master’s degree, quantitative research experience, English proficiency Application deadline: January 18, 2026