Job Opportunities at MISES
The Mannheim Institute for Sustainable Energy Studies (MISES) features a highly motivated research team with a diverse, international, and interdisciplinary background. The research is published regularly in premier academic journals in the fields of business, management, economics, and science. The institute maintains a close network of renowned researchers and leading companies around the world within the domain of sustainability management.
Members of the MISES team:
- Have an active interest in sustainable energy with an economic- and business perspective.
- Have a quantitative background and apply quantitative analytical tools with academic rigor.
- Consistently show high commitment, intrinsic motivation, and performance.
- Master the software programs relevant to their work (e.g., Excel, R, Python, LaTex).
- Communicate in English with ease, both in writing and in speaking.
- Enjoy working on a flexible time schedule, both in a team and on their own.
- Contribute to projects at MISES related to research and teaching beyond their individual studies.
Join our team by applying to one of the open job categories shown below. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis. They should include a statement of motivation, curriculum vitae, and supporting transcripts. We welcome all applications, irrespective of gender or personal background. Please do not hesitate to contact our team members in case of any questions.
Open Positions
Student Research Assistant
Join our team as a Student Research Assistant (m/f/d) on a basis of 20 to 40 hours per month. In this position, you will support ongoing research and teaching projects at our institute. In particular, student research assistants are involved in literature research, preparation and handling of data, preparation of manuscripts and presentations, as well as administrative tasks.
Doctoral Student / Staff Researcher
In addition to the items listed above, you are expected to:
- Have completed a Master’s degree in business or economics, or find yourself close to completion.
- Contribute to the teaching curriculum at MISES.
Doctoral researchers at MISES are embedded in the doctoral program at the Graduate School of Economics & Social Sciences (GESS) at the University of Mannheim. A key advantage of this program is the extensive course portfolio that facilitates the acquisition of strong methodological and technical foundations for doctoral candidates. Details about the program can be found on the GESS website.
Applicants should submit their application to both MISES and GESS. The early application deadline is on 15 January 2026, and the final application deadline is on 31 March 2026. Applications from candidates not accepted in the early round will be reviewed again with all other applications in the final round. All applications are welcomed, irrespective of gender or personal background.
Please also note that the faculty members at MISES are affiliated with the area of Accounting. An application to the accounting track at CDSB is thus the best way to indicate your interest in pursuing a doctorate at MISES. Yet, MISES is also open for applications from other tracks and disciplines.
Post-Doctoral Researcher
In addition to the items listed above, you are expected to:
- Have completed a doctoral degree or find yourself close to completion.
- Demonstrate the ability to conduct cutting-edge research publishable in well recognized academic journals.
- Demonstrate the ability to teach in English in a subfield of business administration.
Internship with our Corporate Supporters
Applications should be submitted in English to:
University of Mannheim
Mannheim Institute for Sustainable Energy Studies
Prof. Stefan Reichelstein, Ph.D.
Schloss, Ost
68131 Mannheim
or via e-mail to: yvonne.muenchuni-mannheim.de
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