PhD in Forest Land Economics — Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin

Key details

• Host institution: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin
• Location: Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Unter den Linden 6, Berlin, Germany
• Application deadline: July 22, 2026

Funding

Not funded by a EU programme

Funding level (from listing): partial or not via EU framework — confirm on the official call.

How to apply

• Apply by email to [email protected] (subject line and attachments per the official instructions).
• Full vacancy text and updates: Euraxess listing.

About the position

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, one of Germany’s leading comprehensive universities and a university of excellence, invites applications for a PhD position within the DFG-project “Forest Lands: Evaluating Forest Managers’ Decision-Making”. The project involves a systematic literature review on determinants of forest land value, analysis of transaction data using machine learning, and experimental analysis of purchase decisions for forest land.

Your Responsibilities

• Scientific service in research within the project
• Preparation and analysis of transaction data on forest land purchases
• Development of questionnaires and experimental designs
• Data analysis and evaluation, as well as publication of results in scientific journals
• Presentation of research results at international conferences
• Tasks for personal scientific qualification (doctorate)

Your Profile

• Completed scientific university education in agricultural economics, forestry economics, econometrics, statistics, or economics, or comparable disciplines, preferably with very good grades
• Knowledge in experimental economics and the application of innovative statistical/econometric methods
• Written and spoken English and German at least at C1 level
• High degree of independence, commitment, flexibility, resilience, and ability to work in a team

We Offer

• Opportunity to work in a motivated research team with diverse scientific interests
• Chance to pursue a PhD with dedicated supervision
• Participation in the inter-university doctoral program in Agricultural Economics
• Very pleasant work environment
• Fully equipped workspace and comprehensive access to analytical software

Application

Please send your complete application, referencing the job ID DR/113/26, to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Life Sciences, Albrecht Daniel Thaer-Institute of Agricultural and Horticultural Sciences, Prof. Dr. Oliver Mußhoff (located: Hannoversche Str. 27, Haus 12, 10115 Berlin), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin, or preferably in electronic form as a single PDF file to [email protected].

Required Documents

• Letter of motivation
• CV
• Proof of required qualification (certificates, diplomas, continuing education certificates)
• Work references or evaluations
• Optionally, recommendation letter

The position is scheduled to be filled on the earliest possible date. Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin encourages qualified female scholars to apply. Severely disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with an immigration history are specifically encouraged to apply. Please submit copies only, as documents will not be returned. The position is bound by collective agreements (TV-L HU).