The RWI Policy Lab and Research Group Population and Development together with the Health Economics Research Group at the BNITM invite applications for a PhD-candidate (m/f/d) (65% for 3 years).

The position is to work in close collaboration with Prof. Renate Hartwig (RWI) and Dr. Jan Priebe (BNITM) on a project studying novel interventions in the livestock sector in Saharan Africa. The project combines chemical, medical and epidemiological data with novel primary data collected in farm- and household surveys as well as field experiments.

The successful candidate will, among others, collaborate on exciting and challenging projects at the intersection of health and economics. They will support the collection and harmonization of existing data, and contribute to the design and implementation of novel data collection tools and techniques. The role also involves participating in data analysis and contributing to the subsequent write-up and publication of results. In addition, the successful candidate is expected to actively engage in both academic and policy discourse and outreach.

The position (65%) is initially limited to three years, but an extension is desired. The position is based in Hamburg and in Essen/Germany starting in October 2025. Details can be arranged in consultation with the candidate. The remuneration and benefits are based on the German public service pay scale (65% TV-L E13) and in accordance with the rules of public service as outlined in TV-AVH (Collective bargaining agreement of the Hamburg Labor Law Association). Depending on external funding opportunities, there may be the possibility to increase the position’s working hours beyond the initial 65%.

The application deadline is June 30, 2025. Further information can be found here.