PhD candidate for Consumer Behaviour and Food Choices
Published on: 03.02.2025
The University of Bonn is an international research university with a wide education and research profile. With a 200-year history, approximately 31,500 students, more than 6,000 staff, and an excellent reputation at home and abroad, the University of Bonn is one of the most important universities in Germany and is recognized as a university of excellence.
Starting in July 2025 and limited to a fixed term contract for 3 years (until end of project phase), the Institute for Food and Resource Economics, Faculty of Agriculture is seeking a
PhD candidate for Consumer Behaviour and Food Choices (65 %)
Institute for Food and Resource Economics
The position is part of the CRC project “Metaflammation” (https://www.sfb1454-metaflammation.de/outreach/ubersicht).
Deadline:
28.02.2025
Reference number:
3.3/2025/10
Working time model:
part time (65%)
Starting date:
in July 2025
Duration:
fixed-term contract for three years.
Pay grade:
TV-L EG 13
Applications to:
franziska.spreckelsen@ilr.uni-bonn.de
(in English)
Application documents:
- your CV,
- letter of motivation highlighting your interest in this position,
- certificates (incl. Master/Diploma/PhD thesis),
- your preferred percentage of working time and duration of the contract
Your tasks
- Plan and conduct innovative research on obesity-related topics and food choices,
- Publish research papers and articles in internationally visible journals,
- Plan experiments, manage data collection, cooperate with scientific partners presentation and distribution of research results.
We offer
- a varied and challenging position with one of the biggest employers in the area,
- participation in the university-wide pension system (VBL),
- access to the extensive university sports program,
- Easy access to the public transport system due to the central location in Bonn as well as the possibility to use inexpensive parking facilities,
- flexible working hours,
- Collaboration within a research group specialized in consumer behaviour and nutrition policy and participation in collaborative projects with medical research units,
- International research collaboration with leading scholars in the field,
- A stimulating research environment with an open and constructive working atmosphere and the infrastructure needed for high quality research,
- An innovative laboratory supermarket setting to develop behavioural research,
- A competitive salary based on the German public service salary scale (TV-L E13).
Your profile
- A master's degree or equivalent in Agricultural-, Behavioural- or Neuroeconomics, Psychology or related disciplines
- Experience with Experimental Designs,
- Strong interpersonal skills and team spirit,
- Excellent oral and written English language and communication skills,
- Nutritional Expertise is an asset,
- German language skills would be a plus but are not required,
- First success in academic publishing is an asset but not required,
- Experience with statistical software packages is an asset but not required.
Diversity and equal opportunity
The University of Bonn is committed to diversity and equal opportunity. It is certified as a family-friendly university. It aims to increase the proportion of women in areas where women are under-represented and to promote their careers in particular. It therefore strongly encourages women with relevant qualifications to apply. Applications will be handled in accordance with the Landesgleichstellungsgesetz (State Equality Act). Applications from suitable individuals with a certified serious disability and those of equal status are particularly welcome.
