PhD in Economic Geography

Two PhD student positions (70%) at the Department of Geography for the project C02 “Energy Futures” of the CRC-TRR 228./nStarting on April 1, 2026, with a limited contract until December 31st, 2029 (3,75 years in accordance with § 2 (1) WissZeitVG)./nThe successful candidates will develop and employ theory-based, empirical approaches to analyze how the production of renewable electricity as well as geothermal heat and steam become the basis for (green) industrial development visions, plans and investments in geothermal project areas. This can include the planning and establishment of nearby industrial parks, direct-use activities of various kinds as well as green-hydrogen production and further use along industrial and agricultural value chains./nLocation and collaboration: Department of Geography, University of Bonn; CRC-TRR 228 combines expertise from the Universities of Bonn and Cologne; participation in and contribution to regular team meetings in Bonn and Cologne.