PhD Position in Agricultural Economics: The Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Transition Economies (LAMO) in Halle (Saale), Germany, is currently accepting applications for a PhD position with a workload of 65% (E 13 TV-L). This position is available for immediate filling with a contract duration of 3 years, extendable as planned. The successful candidate will engage in PhD research within the Department of Agricultural Markets and International Trade as part of the “Russia’s Grain Export Business in the Black Sea (BlackSeaGrain)” project, funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG). The project is overseen by Prof. Dr. Dr. h.c. mult. Thomas Glauben and PD Dr. Linde Götz.
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| Study Area | Scholarship Description |
|---|---|
| Agricultural Economics | PhD Position (65%, E 13 TV-L) |
| Contract Duration: 3 years, extendable | |
| Research Project: BlackSeaGrain |
Study Area: This PhD position falls within the domain of Agricultural Economics, with a specific focus on research related to the “Russia’s Grain Export Business in the Black Sea (BlackSeaGrain)” project.
Scholarship Description: This PhD opportunity is ideal for early-career researchers interested in contributing to the “BlackSeaGrain” project. The primary objective is to empirically assess aspects of export growth, trade stability, pricing strategies, and the role of policies in Russia’s wheat export business, considering the context of global food security and the influence of recent market changes. The research will be based on Melitz’s “New” New Trade Theory, emphasizing firm differences in explaining trade relations and their determinants. The availability of unique data on Russia’s wheat exports provides an excellent opportunity to investigate Russia’s international wheat trade relations.
Eligibility: We are seeking candidates who meet the following criteria:
- Hold an MSc degree or equivalent in agricultural economics, economics, or a related field.
- Possess a strong interest in international agricultural trade theory and food security.
- Demonstrate a passion for econometrics and data-rich analysis.
- Have expertise in econometrics and programming skills in R or a willingness to develop these skills.
- Exhibit strong written and oral communication skills in English, with knowledge of the Russian language considered a plus.
- Be open to collaborating within an international project team.
Required Documents: Interested candidates should submit the following documents in English:
- A letter of motivation.
- A curriculum vitae.
- Copies of relevant transcripts and certificates for bachelor’s, master’s, or equivalent courses, along with English language certificates if the MSc thesis was not written in English.
- Names and contact information for two academic referees.
- Electronic copies of their master/diploma thesis and any (co-)authored scientific publications, if available.
How to Apply: Please send the complete set of application documents as a single PDF file to application.agmarkets@iamo.de. The application is open until the position is filled. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for interviews via email. For any inquiries regarding the position, please contact PD Dr. Linde Götz at goetz@iamo.de.
Last Date: The application is open until the position is filled.
About IAMO: IAMO is a public research institute dedicated to basic and applied research in the field of agricultural economics. It offers excellent infrastructure and a stimulating research environment within an international, ambitious, and multidisciplinary team. IAMO is a member of the Leibniz Association, a network of non-university research institutes in Germany. IAMO is committed to providing equal opportunities, and female researchers are strongly encouraged to apply. Disabled applicants with suitable qualifications will receive preferential consideration. Data protection information for applicants is available here.
