Research Associate in Management and Economics at Ruhr University Bochum 2026

The research focus of the Chair of Environmental/Resource Economics and Sustainability (Prof. Dr. Andreas Löschel) is on environmental, climate and energy economics as well as sustainable human behavior. Methodologically, the chair deals with modelling as well as experimental and empirical work. A large part of our work is funded by third-party projects.

The PhD student will focus on the incentives and behavioral dimension of this topic: how to incentivize consumer flexibility through behavioral change and design effective demand response interventions. In particular, the PhD student will use behavioral experiments and other tools of economic analysis to understand what behavioral and structural conditions can facilitate/hinder household engagement with demand response contracts, customization and automation of energy flexibility. 

Table of Content

• Summary
• Benefits
• Requirements
• Application Deadline
• How To Apply

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 16, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorRuhr University Bochum
• School to studyRuhr University Bochum
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• Challenging and varied tasks with a high level of personal responsibility
• Team-oriented cooperation in a committed, international and appreciative team
• A dynamic environment
• Extensive training and further education opportunities
• The possibility of flexible working hours

Requirements

• IMPORTANT: In line with Marie Slodowska-Curie Action requirements, eligible applicants to PhD programs in Germany must not have lived in the Federal Republic of Germany for more than 12 of the last 36 months.
• Master’s degree in economics or related discipline (must have been awarded by the agreed-upon starting date of the PhD)
• Strong quantitative and analytical skills. Very good written and spoken communication skills in English

Nice to have:

• Training and/or experience in behavioral and experimental economics.
• Training and/or experience in economic data analysis using R, Stata, Python, or similar.
• Prior research experience, especially in behavioral economics, energy, and/or environmental economics.
• Interest and enthusiasm for energy and climate policy.

Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Applications are made via the Online Application Portal.

For more information, kindly visit the Ruhr University Bochum webpage.