Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter/wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin (m/w/d) in der AG Umweltökonomie/ Research Assistant (m/f/d)

Research Assistant (m/w/d)

Reference number: L 45 32 06 25

Term limitation: 28.02.2029

Beginning: 01.09.2025

Location: Landau

Scope: Fulltime

Remuneration: E 13 TV-L

Faculty: "Institut für Umweltwissenschaften: AG Umweltökonomie"

With about 17,000 students, more than 300 professorships and around 160 degree programs, the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) is the technical university of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. As a place of top international research, it offers excellent working conditions and career opportunities. Those who study, research or work at RPTU experience a cosmopolitan environment and shape the future.

To compensate the teaching and research responsibilities of the Vice President and head of the Environ­mental Economics working group at the Landau campus of RPTU, we are seeking to fill a fixed-term position as a Research Assistant (E 13 TV-L) until February 28, 2029.

About us

The interdisciplinary Environmental Economics working group at RPTU in Landau is focused on the inter­section of environment, society and economics in both research and teaching. Our work emphasizes the integration of ecosystem services into decision-making processes, using environmental assessment methods in Germany and internationally (South America and Africa). We are also active in research areas such as life cycle assessment and in other environment-related challenges.

• Deliver English-language courses in the area of environmental economics, economic environmental valuation and human-environment interactions. You will have the opportunity to shape your own teaching profile by updating and redesigning existing courses.
• Independently conceptualize, apply for and lead research projects
• Supervise doctoral (if applicable), Master's and Bachelor's theses
• Produce and publish scientific articles
• Actively contribute to the activities and research agenda of the Environmental Economics working group
• Further academic qualification (e. g. habilitation) is supported and encouraged

• diploma or a Bachelor's AND a Master's degree
• A completed doctoral degree is preferred
• Solid background in environmental economics and environmental assessment
• Very good written and spoken English language skills; German language skills are an asset
• High degree of initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Ideally, experience in securing research funding and managing projects

Health promotion

Family Service Center

Vocational Training

Flexible working hour and home office

Jobticket

Retirement provision

Sport & Fitness programms

Culture & Leisure offers

Local recreation in the Palatinate Forest

RPTU stands for diversity among all employees. We welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethnic and social origin, age, religion, gender, disability and sexual orientation or identity. Preference will be given to severely disabled persons and persons equivalent to them if they have the appropriate qualifications and suitability.

The RPTU aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented. Applications from researchers from abroad are expressly encouraged. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis. The appointment will be subject to the German law on fixed-term contracts in science (WissZeitVG).

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