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PhD Position in Economics on Household Water Conservation and Behavioral Economics Technical University of Munich in Germany
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Computer Science
Funding
The position is funded through the WETTER project supported by the Joachim Herz Prize 2026 (Joachim Herz Stiftung). It offers TV-L E13 at 75% for initially 36 months, with the possibility of extension, plus funding for research and conferences. No teaching obligations are included, though teaching experience may be gained by mutual agreement.
Deadline
Nov 15, 2026
Country
Germany
University
Technical University of Munich
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PhD position in Economics at the Technical University of Munich (TUM), Campus Weihenstephan near Munich, in the WETTER project supported by the Joachim Herz Prize 2026 (Joachim Herz Stiftung).
The project studies household water conservation in Germany using large-scale randomized field experiments and high-frequency smart-meter data. The research sits at the intersection of environmental economics and behavioral economics, with a strong empirical and experimental focus. The successful candidate will help design and test behavioral interventions, analyze why households respond differently, and develop dissertation papers from the project data.
Applicants should have a strong master’s degree in economics or a related field, solid econometric skills, strong programming ability in R or Python, and experience managing and analyzing large, complex datasets. Prior expertise in water economics is not required; curiosity, careful empirical work, and enthusiasm for environmental and behavioral research are emphasized.
The position offers close supervision and mentoring, integration into the TUM School of Management doctoral program, funding for research and conferences, and no teaching obligations (with possible teaching experience by mutual agreement). Employment is listed as TV-L E13, 75% for 36 months initially, with possible extension. Expected start: February 2027. Application deadline: 15 November.
Funding details
The position is funded through the WETTER project supported by the Joachim Herz Prize 2026 (Joachim Herz Stiftung). It offers TV-L E13 at 75% for initially 36 months, with the possibility of extension, plus funding for research and conferences. No teaching obligations are included, though teaching experience may be gained by mutual agreement.
What's required
Applicants should have a strong master’s degree in economics or a related field, solid econometric skills, strong programming ability in R or Python, and demonstrated experience managing and analyzing large, complex datasets. Prior expertise in water economics is not required; intellectual curiosity, careful empirical work, and enthusiasm for environmental and behavioral research are valued.
How to apply
Prepare an application for the PhD researcher position and submit it by 15 November. Review the post for the role details and contact/application context, then apply through the opportunity linked from the announcement if available.
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