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Germany: Doctoral Student Position in Agricultural and Food Economics

The Leibniz Institute of Plant Genetics and Crop Plant Research (IPK) and the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) are seeking qualified candidates for two PhD positions. Both positions will be funded within the newly founded Science Campus Halle – Crop-based Bioeconomy. Both PhD students will work on a project that analyses the potential of anthocyanin accumulating cereals to provide a healthy diet. The project combines questions of technological feasibility with consumer research on acceptance and willingness to pay for such products.

Full Doctorate
yes

Paid position?

yes

Start
as soon as possible

Length
3 years

Working Language
English, German

Language of the Doctoral Thesis
English

Requirements for Applicant

Subject Requirements (Qualification)
– Outstanding Master`s degree (or equivalent) in agricultural/food economics, general economics, or a related discipline
– Strong analytical skills, experience with econometric and statistical methods
– Proven interest in the project
– Proficiency in oral and written English or German language, additional asset: Russian skills

Type of Persons
PhD student

Compulsory Attachments

  • Curriculum vitae
  • Diploma

University / Organisation advertising the position

University / Organisation
Leibniz-Institut für Agrarentwicklung in Mittel- und Osteuropa (IAMO)
06120 Halle (Saale)

Faculty / Institute
Leibniz Institute for Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO)
Halle (Saale)
http://www.iamo.de/

Supervisor of the Doctoral Thesis
Herr Prof. Dr. Thomas Glauben

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