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PhD Position in Economics: NLP-Based Analysis of Energy Policy-Related Public Opinions Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH in Germany

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PhD

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Environmental Science

Funding

The position is paid according to pay group 13 at 75% of the TVöD-Bund collective agreement, depending on qualifications and responsibilities, with an additional year-end bonus amounting to 75% under the collective pay agreement. The position is fixed-term for three years. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, conference and networking support, doctoral training and development, and access to research facilities.

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Germany

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Environmental Science
Energy Policy
Natural Language Processing
Public Opinion Research
Multicriteria Analysis
Energy Transition
Economics

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About this position

Forschungszentrum Jülich GmbH is offering a three-year PhD position in economics at the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems – Jülich Systems Analysis (ICE-2), based in Jülich, Germany.

The doctoral project investigates public opinion and sentiment on energy policy through systematic data collection and natural language processing (NLP). The research will identify and characterize stakeholder groups relevant to energy policy, draw on economic theory, and translate findings into specifications for an NLP-based analysis tool. Results will be processed using multi-criteria analysis and assessed in relation to ethics, transparency, and actionable recommendations for policymakers, businesses, and civil society.

The successful candidate will conduct literature reviews, perform qualitative and quantitative empirical research, analyze stakeholder information, publish in peer-reviewed journals, present at conferences, and participate in interdisciplinary project meetings. The work is embedded in the Spatial Economics team, which studies the socioeconomic transformation of energy systems.

Applicants should hold an honors master's degree in economics and demonstrate interest in doctoral research, energy transition challenges, and their economic consequences. Strong analytical, creative, organizational, teamwork, and communication skills are expected. Fluent English at C1/C2 CEFR level is required. The position offers pay group 13 at 75% TVöD-Bund, an additional year-end bonus, 30 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, doctoral development support, and access to excellent research infrastructure. Applications are accepted until the position is filled.

Funding details

The position is paid according to pay group 13 at 75% of the TVöD-Bund collective agreement, depending on qualifications and responsibilities, with an additional year-end bonus amounting to 75% under the collective pay agreement. The position is fixed-term for three years. Benefits include 30 days of annual leave, flexible working arrangements, conference and networking support, doctoral training and development, and access to research facilities.

What's required

Applicants must have successfully completed a master's degree in economics with honors and be interested in pursuing a PhD in economics. They should be interested in the challenges of the energy transition and its economic consequences, be able to analyze complex issues creatively, and demonstrate strong teamwork, self-organization, and motivation. Fluent written and spoken English at C1/C2 CEFR level is required, ideally supported by a certificate.

How to apply

Apply online through the Forschungszentrum Jülich career portal using the job posting for index number 2026D-0801. The position is advertised until it is successfully filled.

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