PhD position – Innovation ecosystems and value-networks in times of global economic change

Your Job:

• Analysis of market dynamics in the context of Innovation Ecosystems and Diffusion Theory
• Systematic integration of concepts from institutional, behavioral, and resource economics
• Identification and parameterization of innovative industrial processes and bioeconomy potential as a central component of the sustainability transformation
• Identification of possible usage profiles for different types of biomass, including their substitution potential
• Validation and scaling of the results
• Sustainability assessment of transformation scenarios and European/global trade potentials with biogenic resources
• Development and implementation of modeling approaches and empirical analyses
• Publication and presentation of research results in relevant journals and at (international) conferences
• Supervision of student seminar papers and theses
  
  
  

Your Profile:

• You have successfully completed your Master`s studies in natural sciences, economics or (business) engineering
• You are enthusiastic about complex interrelationships in economic and resource systems and your working methods are characterized by very good analytical and conceptual skills
• You have a strong understanding of the concepts of sustainable development (e.g. circular economy, bioeconomy) and current innovations in this area
• You have profound knowledge in the field of quantitative data analysis
• A high degree of motivation and commitment characterize your way of working. You work just as well independently as in a team
• Expertise in scientific work and publishing, a very good command of English and a confident manner with strong communication skills complete your profile
  
  
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• A highly motivated working group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment in one of the largest research institutions in Europe
• Interesting, interdisciplinary research projects at the intersection of natural/engineering sciences and economics
• Excellent scientific and technical infrastructure
• The opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors:https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
• The opportunity to complete a doctoral thesis within 3 years through professional supervision and internal support services; time taken to submit the final thesis for the last 16 doctoral students at IEK-3: 2.7 – 3.4 years
• Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
• Flexible working hours, the option of slightly reduced working hours, and 30 days of annual leave
• The possibility of (location-) flexible working, e.g. home office for 2-3 days per week
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  
  
  

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

The position is initially for a fixed term of 3 years. Pay in line with 75% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.