Research Assistant (m/f/d)
Reference number: L 45 32 06 25
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With about 17,000 students, more than 300 professorships and around 160 degree programs, the University of Kaiserslautern-Landau (RPTU) is the technical university of the state of Rhineland-Palatinate. As a place of top international research, it offers excellent working conditions and career opportunities. Those who study, research or work at RPTU experience a cosmopolitan environment and shape the future.
To compensate the teaching and research responsibilities of the Vice President and head of the Environmental Economics working group at the Landau campus of RPTU, we are seeking to fill a fixed-term position as a Research Assistant (E 13 TV-L) until February 28, 2029.
About us
The interdisciplinary Environmental Economics working group at RPTU in Landau is focused on the intersection of environment, society and economics in both research and teaching. Our work emphasizes the integration of ecosystem services into decision-making processes, using environmental assessment methods in Germany and internationally (South America and Africa). We are also active in research areas such as life cycle assessment and in other environment-related challenges.
Your area of responsibility:
- Deliver English-language courses in the area of environmental economics, economic environmental valuation and human-environment interactions. You will have the opportunity to shape your own teaching profile by updating and redesigning existing courses.
- Independently conceptualize, apply for and lead research projects
- Supervise doctoral (if applicable), Master's and Bachelor's theses
- Produce and publish scientific articles
- Actively contribute to the activities and research agenda of the Environmental Economics working group
- Further academic qualification (e.g. habilitation) is supported and encouraged
Your requirements profile:
- diploma or a Bachelor's AND a Master's degree
- A completed doctoral degree is preferred
- Solid background in environmental economics and environmental assessment
- Very good written and spoken English language skills; German language skills are an asset
- High degree of initiative and ability to work independently and collaboratively
- Ideally, experience in securing research funding and managing projects
We offer:
Health promotion
Family Service Center
Vocational Training
Flexible working hour and
home office
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Culture & Leisure offers
Local recreation in the Palatinate Forest
RPTU stands for diversity among all employees. We welcome applications from all interested parties, regardless of their ethnic and social origin, age, religion, gender, disability and sexual orientation or identity. Preference will be given to severely disabled persons and persons equivalent to them if they have the appropriate qualifications and suitability.
The RPTU aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are underrepresented. Applications from researchers from abroad are expressly encouraged. The position can also be filled on a part-time basis. The appointment will be subject to the German law on fixed-term contracts in science (WissZeitVG).
Your application:
We look forward to receiving your detailed application—including a letter of motivation, a CV with a list of publications, relevant certificates, and a one- to two-page outline of your proposed postdoctoral research area (for applicants who have already completed their doctorate)—by 04 July 2025 at the latest.
Please submit your application using the "Online Bewerbung" button below or via our application portal (https://jobs.rptu.de).
For further questions, please contact Prof. Dr. Oliver Frör (e-mail: oliver.froer@rptu.de).
