Research Assistant

**Applied Sciences for Life** - the Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences provides a wide array of scientific disciplines covering all aspects of life and encompassing current crises. With approximately 5,750 students across three campuses (Freising, Triesdorf, Straubing) the HSWT is a crucial stakeholder in sustainable education and earning recognition as one of the most important green universities in Europe.

The following part-time position (65%) is available at the TUM Campus Straubing for Biotechnology and Sustainability:
**RESEARCH ASSISTANT (M/F/X) OR DOCTORAL CANDIDATE (M/F/X) IN THE FIELD OF SUSTAINABLE BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION**

**Reference number S286-SR**

The position is temporary for a period of three years.

**Your area of responsibility**:

- conception, management, and processing of research projects in the field of sustainability assessment with an economic and life cycle assessment focus
- preparation of research results for teaching
- supervision of theses at the TUM Campus Straubing
- organization of courses
- support in the acquisition of third-party funds

**Your profile**:

- ability to work under pressure, assertiveness, ability to deal with conflict, analytical thinking, confident demeanor, motivational skills
- excellent written and spoken German and English; knowledge of Spanish is desirable
- good knowledge of Microsoft Office
- good knowledge of economic statistics and life cycle assessment methods
- experience in project management

**Recruitment requirements**:
You have a completed academic university degree (Diploma [Univ.] or master’s degree) in economics, bioeconomics, forestry, or a comparable degree program.

**We offer you**:

- payment according to the collective agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L)
- a modern university environment
- an exciting, varied, and responsible field of activity
- collegial cooperation and a wide range of opportunities for exchange
- the opportunity for further education and training
- social benefits in accordance with the provisions of the collective labour agreement for the public service of the federal states (TV-L), in particular additional pension benefits and annual bonuses
- attractive benefits such as capital-forming benefits
- a growing range of services as part of an official health management program
- a family-friendly working environment with flexible working hours

**Notes**:
The position is to be filled at the earliest possible date. Payment will be made in accordance with the provisions of collective bargaining law, up to pay grade E 13 TV-L if the personal and collective bargaining requirements are met.

**Would you like to become part of our team?**

**For further information please contact**:
Weihenstephan-Triesdorf University of Applied Sciences (HSWT), Am Hofgarten 4, 85354 Freising

**for technical questions**:
Prof. Dr. Hubert Röder
Phone: +49 9421 187-260

Veronika Adam
Phone: +49 9421 187-261

**for issues relating to severely disabled persons and persons with equivalent status**: