PhD-position: Consumer Behavior and Bio-Based Innovations

Published on: 21.02.2025

The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence¹.

The Institute for Food and Resource Economics, Faculty of Agricultural, Nutritional and Engineering Sciences has a position opening for:

PhD-position:
Consumer Behavior and Bio-Based Innovations

Institute for Food and Resource Economics, Faculty of Agricultural, Nutritional and Engineering Sciences

The position is part of the BioSC project “OptiCellu” (OptiCellu²). The position is paid according to salary scale TVL-E13 (65%). The contract will be for 3 years. The starting date should be as soon as possible (earliest date 1st of Mai 2025).

Deadline:

31.03.2025

Reference number:

3.2/2025/06

Working time model:

full or part time

Starting date:

as soon as possible

Duration:

3 years

Pay grade:

TV-L EG 13

Applications to:

mafo@ilr.uni-bonn.de

Application documents:

Motivation letter (max. 1 page)
CV with publication list
Please send your complete application documents electronically (compiled in one single PDF file)

Job advertisement (pdf) ³

Your tasks

Planning and conducting innovative research on consumers’ preferences and choices regarding sustainably produced bio-based products.
Designing and implementing online shop experiments, including organizing data collection and analysis. Collaboration with scientific partners, presenting and distributing research results, and preparing project reports.
Publishing research papers and articles in internationally visible journals.

We offer

Collaboration within a research group specialized in sustainable related behavior of stakeholders in the agri-food sector.
Involvement in an interdisciplinary research project.
An inspiring research environment with modern infrastructure and an open, supportive work culture.

Your profile

A master's degree or equivalent in Agricultural, Food or Behavioral Economics or related disciplines.
Experience with experimental designs and data analysis
Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit.
Excellent oral and written English language and communication skills.
Expertise related to the Bioeconomy is an asset but not required.
German language skills are beneficial but not required
First success in academic publishing is an asset but not required

Diversity and equal opportunity

The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.

Contact

Stefanie Müller-Feigl