Economist - Governance of the Sustainability Transformation - Efficiency and Effectiveness of...

Work group:

IEK-STE - Systemforschung und Technologische Entwicklung

Area of research:

Scientific / postdoctoral posts

Job description:

The Institute of Energy and Climate Research - Systems Analysis and Technology Evaluation (IEK-STE) contributes to the transformation towards sustainability and is concerned with the development, analysis and evaluation of energy systems, infrastructures and technologies as well as the interdependence of energy, water and land use. The focus is on interdisciplinary approaches that examine socio-economic aspects of technological development and their interactions with the environment, economy and society. In addition to scientific purposes, the results serve to advise business, politics and society.To strengthen our team, we are looking for a researcher in the inter- and transdisciplinary research field on the governance of the sustainability transformation. In a young and highly motivated team, you can expect exciting activities with a special focus on alternative leitmotifs such as sustainable development or circular economy.

Your Job:

• The analysis of the efficiency and effectiveness of environmental and economic steering mechanisms of the German sustainability strategy with reference to the circular economy, the energy transition and the sustainable use of natural resources


• You will examine and classify the governance mechanisms of the European Green Deal


• Furthermore, you will identify factors that influence the implementation of circular economy and sustainability principles


• You will develop and implement quantitative analyses using methods of empirical economic research, e.g. econometric analyses


• You are expected to publish your scientific results in renowned journals and present them at national and international conferences

Your Profile:

• An above-average university degree (Master) with a PhD in the field of economics, business mathematics, business informatics or related disciplines


• Profound knowledge of environmental and resource economics, economic theory, or evolutionary or innovation economics


• Familiarity with the concepts of sustainable development (e.g. SDGs, Green Economy, Circular Economy, Bioeconomy)


• Very good knowledge of quantitative methods of empirical economic research (e.g. econometric methods)

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work


• An exciting and varied job in an interdisciplinary, international working group on topics related to the sustainability transformation with a special focus on the sustainable use of natural resources


• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through a comprehensive range of further training courses or participation in national and international conferences


• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure


• Full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours and 30 days of annual leave


• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits in conformity with the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Civil Service (TVöD). Depending on the applicant`s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks, salary grade 13-14 TVöD-Bund.Forschungszentrum Jülich promotes equal opportunities and diversity in its employment relations.We also welcome applications from disabled persons.

This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.