The Chair Group of Production and Resource Economics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) in Germany is inviting applications for two fully funded PhD positions in Economics. These positions are designed for candidates interested in quantitative economic research, policy evaluation, sustainability, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on international collaboration. The research environment connects the School of Management and the School of Life Sciences, both part of Germany’s Excellence Initiative.

Research themes include natural resource and environmental economics, AI and smart livestock technologies, climate change policy analysis, food and agricultural market economics, and production efficiency and market evaluation. The ideal candidate will have a background in Economics, Environmental Economics, or Agricultural Sciences, with experience in econometrics, statistics, or machine learning. English proficiency is required, and candidates should be willing to learn German.

Funding for these PhD positions is fully provided, covering tuition and offering a stipend. The program encourages global applicants and offers the opportunity to work on cutting-edge research topics in a highly international setting. For more information and application instructions, visit the provided link. The application deadline is November 22, 2025.

Keywords: Agricultural Economics, Environmental Economics, Econometrics, Climate Policy, AI in Agriculture, Food Market Economics, Production Efficiency, Sustainability, Machine Learning.