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University of Hohenheim

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Funded PhD in Environmental Economics and Sustainable Food Systems: Organic Food Demand and Biodiversity-Friendly Choices University of Hohenheim in Germany

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

The position is funded as a 65% E13 TV-L research position for three years. It includes participation in a structured doctoral programme and an interdisciplinary research environment.

Deadline

Dec 1, 2026

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Germany

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University of Hohenheim

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Agriculture
Environmental Economics
Economics
Statistics
Land Economics
Demand Modeling
Sustainable Food
Econometrics

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About this position

PhD research in environmental economics and sustainable food systems is available at the University of Hohenheim in Germany, within the Department of Ecological-Economic Policy Modelling.

The thesis will investigate organic food demand, biodiversity-friendly choices and information interventions. The project examines how consumers make food choices, how demand for organic products can be understood, and how information may encourage decisions that support biodiversity and more sustainable food systems.

The doctoral researcher will work at the intersection of environmental economics, agricultural economics and policy evaluation, using quantitative approaches to study food demand and sustainability-related behaviour. The research environment includes a structured doctoral programme and interdisciplinary work within ecological-economic policy modelling.

Funding details

The position is funded as a 65% E13 TV-L research position for three years. It includes participation in a structured doctoral programme and an interdisciplinary research environment.

What's required

Applicants must hold a master’s degree in agricultural economics, economics, environmental economics or a related field, with skills in econometrics and R or Stata. Experience with scanner data, demand modelling or policy evaluation is desirable.

How to apply

Apply through the University of Hohenheim jobs portal by 1 December 2026. Search for the PhD candidate (w/m/d) position and follow the application instructions.

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