The field of innovation economics deals with the analysis of innovation processes and their economic effects. The research focus is on gaining knowledge about the development, dissemination and implementation of new technologies as well as the economic framework conditions. As part of the project "Sustainable III-Vbased semiconductor devices: substitution and recycling strategies for critical elements in highly efficient optoelectronic energy materials (SustEnMat)", which is funded by the Carl Zeiss Foundation for 5 years, you will work closely with researchers from the natural sciences and engineering. The central task is to develop substitution and Circular strategies for critical elements in the field of solar energy generation from an (innovation) economic perspective.

Your tasks

Your job tasks include:

• Collaboration in the development of a comprehensive database on critical elements and their use in products/technologies
• Application of innovation economics issues in the context of the circular economy
• Technology impact assessment or assessment of the innovation potential with regard to critical elements
• Supporting the group of Economic Policy in teaching and research

Your profile

For being part of the selection process is needed:

• Completed Master's degree with above-average performance, preferably in an economics program (economics, industrial engineering, business informatics)

Following competences are desirable:

• Knowledge of empirical methods for data analysis
• Independent and responsible way of working in an innovative research environment as well as the ability to work in a scientific environment.
• Work with the aim of a doctorate/habilitation
• Enjoy working in an interdisciplinary team
• Good German and English language skills

Please provide evidence of the qualifications required for the job by certificates and references.

In principle, the job is also suitable for part-time employment. The extent to which a part-time request can be granted, in particular with regard to the location and scope of part-time work, will be examined on the basis of the needs of the service.

What we offer you:

• attractive remuneration according to collective agreement (as per TV-L) incl. granting of a special annual payment
• vacation entitlement of 30 days in the calendar year and additional days off on 24 / 31 December
• flexible working time model
• VBL - pension scheme in the public sector

From individual advancement with a wide range of continuing education opportunities to a variety of health and recreational offerings, you can expect an appreciative working environment at a renowned university at TU Ilmenau. In addition to an attractive, family friendly working hour’s model, you will also benefit from advantages such as the use of the dining halls of the Studiendenwerk Thüringen, as well as participation in several attractive sport offers from the university owned sport centrum.