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The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research in Mannheim, Germany, is one of the leading economic research institutes in Europe. The ZEW is a non-profit organization and works in the field of frontier empirical economic research and high-level policy advice. It is integrated into an extensive national and international network of universities and research institutes. The ZEW is looking to fill the following position in the Research Department "Environmental and Climate Economics"

6-Year Postdoc with Option for a Permanent Contract (f/m/d, 100%)

    As a successful applicant, you will contribute to the research agenda of the Research Department of Environmental and Climate Economics. The position provides the opportunity to develop an independent research agenda in an academically vibrant environment. It is expected that applicants will show interest in engaging with projects that connect cutting-edge research with high-level economic policy advice.
    The position is embedded in the research area “Market Mechanisms and Decarbonization Policies".

    Key Responsibilities
    •Develop and pursue your own research agenda while contributing to the unit’s broader research program
    •Conduct research aimed at publication in high-quality, peer-reviewed journals
    •Support the unit’s policy advisory work, including policy reports and outputs for stakeholders
    •Be part of a collaborative and internationally connected research environment

    About you
    •PhD in Economics (or a closely related field) completed by August 2026 
    •Research interests in environmental, climate, public, or applied microeconomics
    •Experience with economic equilibrium models and simulation-based work is an asset
    •Strong analytical skills and the ability to work independently
    •Excellent writing skills

    What we can offer you
    •A full-time position for two years, with the option to extend for up to three additional years and a possible further one-year extension
    •Salary and benefits in line with the German public sector pay scale TV-L (EG 13)
    •A position without any teaching responsibilities
    •A multitude of staff benefits, including maternity/parental leave
    •30 days of fully paid vacation and paid medical leave
    •A great location in the heart of Mannheim and a well-established infrastructure

    IF INTERESTED, please submit your cover letter, CV, and a writing sample (e.g.,published paper, working paper, thesis chapter, or PhD thesis) by 31 March 2026 via the online application form on our website only. Please feel free to contact Miriam Charles from HR if you have any questions about the application process. For questions related to the position itself, please contact Prof. Dr. Sebastian Rausch.

    27.01.2026

    Keyword 
    PostDoc_URM_01/26

    Department
    Environmental and Climate Economics

    Application end
    31.03.2026

    Contact
    Miriam Charles

    ZEW – Leibniz-Centre for European Research
    L7, 1 · 68161 Mannheim · Germany
    www.zew.de

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    Image The ZEW – Leibniz Centre for European Economic Research has been awarded the official title "TOTAL E-QUALITY" in 2021, recognizing it as an employer particularly committed to promoting equal career opportunities for women and men. Our institute actively supports and includes all employees. We welcome applications regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation and identity.