Your Responsibilities
- Writing a dissertation in the field of environmental economics
- Environmental economics research at the Wegener Center for Climate and Global Change, within the “Economics of Climate and Environmental Change” research group and in close collaboration with the Department of Economics
- Focus on quantitative and policy-oriented research with a strong theoretical foundation
- Publication of research findings in international journals
- Presentation of research findings at academic conferences
- Independent teaching in the Economics and Environmental Systems Sciences programs
- Student support and supervison
- Cooperation on organisational and administrative tasks as well as evaluation measures
Your Profile
- Master’s or diploma degree in Environmental Systems Science with focus Economics, Economics, or a related field
- Academic curiosity in environmental economics or a closely related subfield of economics, preferably with initial research experience in climate economics
- Basic knowledge of quantitative and policy-oriented research with a solid theoretical foundation, for example acquired during a master’s thesis
- Teaching aptitude for independent instruction (desirable) in the field of environmental, climate, and/or energy economics
- Knowledge and/ or experience in one (or more) of the following areas (desirable):
- Net-zero transformation
- Energy economics
- Hard-to-abate industries
- Institutional economics or industrial organization - Knowledge of at least one empirical method (desirable)
- Computable general equilibrium modeling and simulation or
- Econometrics or
- Agent-based modeling - Excellent command of English
- High personal motivation for academic excellence in research and teaching, as well as the ability to inspire colleagues and students
- Enjoyment of working with people in an interdisciplinary and internationally oriented environment
- Responsible work ethic, resilience, and problem-solving skills
We offer an annual gross salary of € 52,865.40 for a fulltime position (salaray category B1 without PhD). 30 h/w, temporary employment 4 years starting in July 2026.
>> Apply now! Application Deadline: 23 Apr 2026
Application Documents – the following documents are required for a complete application:
- Letter of motivation
- Academic CV including previous work experience and publications
- Official proof of completion of the degree program specified in the job posting
- Transcript of Records
- Abstract of the master’s thesis, along with a web link or FTP link to the electronic version of the thesis
- Proof of English or German language proficiency at level C1 or higher (certificate and/or a brief explanatory letter summarizing your experience, if not a native speaker)
- List of two individuals and their contact information who are available as references.
For further information, please contact Prof. Karl Steininger (karl.steininger@uni-graz.at; Tel.: +43 316/380-8441).
About us
- At the University of Graz, 4700 employees work together on future questions and solutions for the world of tomorrow. Our students and researchers take on the major challenges of society and share their knowledge. We work for tomorrow. Be part of it!
- The Field of Excellence “Climate Change and Sustainable Transformation” at the University of Graz offers a highly attractive research and teaching environment, featuring internationally renowned researchers in the relevant disciplines from the Schools of Social and Economic Sciences, Natural Sciences, Environmental Sciences, and the Humanities. By bringing together research groups from different disciplines under one roof, the Wegener Center fosters a stimulating interdisciplinary research environment.
- The Wegener Center integrates climate, environmental, and socio-economic research and develops pathways toward a low-carbon, climate-resilient future. We analyze climate and social systems, offer a specialized master’s program on climate change and transformation, and actively communicate our research to the public and decision-makers.
The University of Graz strives to increase the proportion of women in particular in management and faculty positions and therefore encourages qualified women to apply. In the event of underrepresentation, women with equal qualifications are generally given priority for admission. We welcome applications from persons with disabilities who meet the requirements of the advertised position.
Please note that in order to comply with the applicable data protection regulations, we can only accept applications via our web-based applicant tool for this vacant position.