Apply for a PhD Position in UFZ

Application Deadline: July 31, 2024

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) is inviting applications for PhD position (f/m/x) on economic valuation of soil multifunctionality in close collaboration with the Eisenhauer lab at iDiv. Staffing is subject to the approval of the sponsor.

Roles/Responsibilities

Research on economic valuation and sustainable use of soil biodiversity and soil multifunctionality as part of an interdisciplinary team
Writing and publishing of scientific papers in peer-reviewed journals; presentation of own research at national and international conferences
Participation in a disciplinary doctoral programme in economics, and in the advanced training modules of the research training group
Contributing to the doctoral seminars and events of the research training group
Opportunity of contributing to synthesis working groups as part of the research training group

Benefits

Excellent supervision and optimal professional and interdisciplinary qualification through our HIGRADE graduate programme
The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
The opportunity to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a wide range of perspectives
Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
A wide range of options for balancing care responsibilities and work through our family office
Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the ‘International Office’
Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Deutschland-Job-Ticket
A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity

Eligibility

Strong interest in sustainable use and conservation of natural commons, especially soil biodiversity and multifunctionality
Very good Master’s degree or equivalent in economics or a related discipline
Experience with quantitative research methods (statistics, econometrics)
Experience with qualitative social research methods (e.g. participatory or deliberative methods) is beneficial

Requirements

Fluent English communication skills (speaking and writing)
Fluent German communication skills (speaking and writing) are beneficial
Team-orientation and openness for interdisciplinary and international collaboration