Research Associate in the EU Horizon project CLIMEQUITY at UDE 2026

The Faculty of Engineering, General Business Administration & International Automotive Management is seeking a research associate to join the EU Horizon project CLIMEQUITY. The project will investigate how climate and energy policies, as well as integrated assessment models, currently address issues of fairness. Based on these findings, context-sensitive frameworks, indicators, and instruments will be developed. The project combines empirical case studies in EU member states and low- and middle-income countries with modeling and stakeholder dialogues to design fairer, socially sustainable climate pathways.

Table of Content

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

Summary

• Application DeadlineMarch 31, 2026
• Study LevelPhD
• SponsorUniversity of Duisburg-Essen
• City to studyNorth Rhine-Westphalia
• School to studyUniversity of Duisburg-Essen
• Eligible CountryAll Countries

Benefits

• a varied and diverse range of tasks in a research-intensive environment with international exchange
• an interesting, responsible position with great potential for shaping the future, where you will learn about research transfer and maintain contacts with project partners, among others.
• a pleasant working atmosphere in a dynamic team
• the opportunity to pursue a doctorate with numerous support services
• Family-friendliness through childcare services for your children
• Advice on family caregiving tasks
• a wide range of training and professional development opportunities, individual onboarding
• Excellent public transport connections and free parking
• attractive sports and health programs (university sports)
• the possibility of working from home

Requirements

• Above-average university degree (Master's) in Industrial Engineering, Economics or Business Administration
• Prior scientific experience (e.g., knowledge of empirical research methods, experience with statistical analyses and corresponding software or other applications) is desirable.
• Ability to work independently in a scientific capacity, organizational talent, team spirit
• Excellent English skills, both spoken and written.

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

Application Deadline

How To Apply

• Please send your application with the usual documents, quoting reference number 088-26, to Prof. Dr. Heike Proff, University of Duisburg-Essen, Faculty of Engineering, 47048 Duisburg, Germany, telephone +49 203 379-6012, email [email protected].

For more information, kindly visit the UDE webpage.