PhD Position in Agricultural Economics, Sustainability, and Digital Transformation at Technical University of Munich Technical University of Munich in Germany

The Chair of Agricultural Production and Resource Economics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) is inviting applications for a PhD position focused on empirical and applied microeconomics within the context of agricultural economics, sustainability, and digital transformation. The research group operates at the intersection of agricultural economics, resource management, policy analysis, and technology adoption, and is embedded in both the TUM School of Management and the TUM School of Life Sciences.

Research topics include productivity and efficiency measurement, policy design and impact analysis, resource allocation, growth and welfare evaluation, and technology diffusion and firm-level innovation. The successful candidate will contribute to high-impact national and international research projects, benefit from TUM’s international research networks, and receive top-tier supervision from senior academic staff including Professor Johannes Sauer, Dr. Maria Vrachioli, and Dr. Fabian Frick.

Applicants should possess an excellent or very good degree in economics, strong quantitative skills (econometrics, statistics, machine learning), high motivation, and the ability to work independently and in teams. Excellent English language skills are required, and candidates should be willing to acquire a working knowledge of German. The position is funded according to the German State Regulated Public Salary Scale (TV-L E13 2/3), with an initial appointment of 2 years and possible extension. The PhD process includes integration into TUM’s graduate school training programs and opportunities for international collaboration.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until January 30, 2026. To apply, send a cover letter, CV, references, and key documents in a single PDF to Professor Johannes Sauer ([email protected]). For further information, contact Maria Vrachioli or Fabian Frick. More details about the group are available at https://www.ep.mgt.tum.de/pur/.