PhD Student│Doctoral Student│Research Assistant (m/f/x) in the research area of System Thinking and System Dynamics in the Circular Economy

Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences is a regionally anchored university with an international reputation. It combines practical research with developing innovative new talents in the fields of technology, business, design, healthcare and social sciences. The interdisciplinary cooperation between the faculties and institutes guarantees high quality results and outstanding teaching. Our values include sustainability, service orientation and being family-friendly.

The research group „Sustainable Engineering & Management (SEM)“ at the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences
is looking for a doctoral researcher starting 1 st March 2026 or later

PhD Student│Doctoral Student│Research Assistant (m/f/x)

in the research area of

System Thinking and System Dynamics in the Circular Economy

for the DFG Forschungsimpuls ‘Real Circular Economy of Natural Fibre-Based Material Systems (CE4NWS)’

in part-time with 85% of the regular weekly working hours of a full-time position.

The position is limited until 31 st December 2030.

Place of employment is ROSENHEIM.
RefNo. 2025-133-ZFET-DFG-CE4NWS

Your areas of responsibility include

• system analysis of circular economy systems and their stakeholders
• qualitative / quantitative modelling of circular economy value chains and their socio-economic and environmental impacts
• analysis of transformation processes in the development and design of circular economy systems
• publication of research results in international journals and cooperation with other universities, institutes and companies
• support of the research group in cross-departmental tasks relating to communication, network development and teaching

Your qualifications include

• an above-average master’s degree, preferably in engineering, computer, natural sciences or economics
• system thinking, system modelling and simulation methods, e.g. System Dynamics
• preferably knowledge in circular economy, recycling technologies, business modelling, or experience in life cycle assessment (ISO 14040 and 14044)
• high degree of independence, motivation and reliability combined with the ability to work scientifically and understand complex, interdisciplinary contexts
• very good spoken and written English, sufficient German language skills (at least B1 level)

We offer a

• doctoral qualification program at the Rosenheim University of Applied Sciences' Graduate Center
• demanding and independent position in an innovative and collegial environment with a young team
• modern workplace with flexible working hours and a wide range of opportunities to combine family and work, including mobile work, 30 vacation days per year with a 5-day work week, and childcare during the holiday season
• occupational health promotion, including WellPass and occupational health screening
• additional benefits including JobRad (bike leasing), Jobticket, and benefits.me
• remuneration according to pay category E 13 of the collective agreement for the public service (TV-L), with all the special benefits customary in the public service

Rosenheim Technical University of Applied Sciences is committed to promoting professional equality between women and men, regardless of their origin, skin colour, religion, age and sexual identity. Severely disabled applicants are given preferential treatment if they are otherwise essentially of the same suitability, competence and professional performance.

For foreign university degrees, a certificate evaluation from the ZAB must be submitted during the recruiting process for a final assessment of the recruitment requirements.
Please apply exclusively online via our application management (application deadline: 7 th February 2026).

If you have any technical questions, please contact Prof. Dr.-Ing. Sandra Krommes: sandra.krommes@th-rosenheim.de.

www.th-rosenheim.de/
Technische Hochschule Rosenheim, Hochschulstrasse 1, 83024 Rosenheim, GERMANY