• Further development of the general equilibrium model MAGNET and implementation of simulations and scenario analyses.
• Definition and utilisation of interfaces between the MAGNET model and the wood market and land use models.
• Coordination and close co-operation with the project team, e.g. for scenario development and networking with existing working groups.
• Preparation of project reports and scientific publications.
• Presentation of methodology and results at national and international conferences.

Professional requirements:

• Completed university degree (Univ. Dipl., M.Sc.) in agricultural sciences with a focus on agricultural economics, economics, business informatics or comparable disciplines, doctorate preferred
• Very good knowledge of EU agricultural and trade policy
• Qualified experience with quantitative trade models as well as knowledge and experience in programming (e.g. with GAMS or GEMPACK)

Personal requirements:

• Scientific curiosity and critical judgement
• Independent, goal-orientated way of working
• Ability to present research results in an understandable way for different target groups
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills to work in a team and ability to work independently and autonomously
• Fluency in written and spoken English, good knowledge of written and spoken German is an advantage

• Responsibility and a sense of purpose: responsible work in a dedicated team, involvement in a dynamic, interdisciplinary research institute and proximity to current policy and practice-relevant topics
• Flexibility and work-life balance: flexible working time models, fundamental mobile working and teleworking, certified employer berufundfamilie audit with a wide range of offers for reconciling work and life phases
• Prospects: further training opportunities for the area of responsibility and individual development
• Security and benefits: collectively agreed, fixed-term employment with attractive social benefits (e.g. company pension scheme, annual one-off payment, capital-forming benefits) upon fulfilment of the collective agreement and personal requirements according to pay group 13 TVöD
• Health: company health management and preventative healthcare programmes
• Mobility: JobTicket, public transport connections, free parking spaces and the option of using e-charging stations

The Thünen Institute promotes professional equality for women and men and therefore expressly welcomes applications from women.

We live a diverse and cosmopolitan coexistence. The Johann Heinrich von Thünen Institute is committed to inclusion. Applications from people with severe disabilities are therefore expressly encouraged. They will be given preferential consideration in the selection process. Please enclose proof of severe disability or equal status with your application.

Dr. Janine Pelikan (Mail: Janine.pelikan@thuenen.de) is available to answer technical questions.

If you have an international degree, please also enclose a certificate evaluation from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) with your application. If you do not yet have a certificate evaluation, you must apply for one if your application is successful. You can find further information at https://zab.kmk.org/de/zeugnisbewertung

Applications with a curriculum vitae in tabular form, a description of education and professional career, list of publications, addresses for two references and copies of certificates are requested by 13 August 2025, quoting the reference number 2025-160-MA, to be sent electronically (as a single PDF document) to ma-bewerbung@thuenen.de.

We look forward to receiving your application!