Postdoc (f/m/d) in the Climate policy department

The Climate Policy Department uses empirical and theoretical approaches to examine previous effects and future design options for policy instruments and regulatory frameworks for the transformation to climate neutrality. The focus is on work on the electricity and building sectors, industry, sustainable finance and international sector-related cooperation in climate protection.

Starting on 01.10.2025, DIW Berlin is looking for a

(Full time/Part time).

who is excited to join a small team examining policy instruments and market design options for an economically viable transition to climate neutrality of the power, industry and building sector. This involves empirical, theoretical and numerical methods. For the position, experience with questions relating to electricity market design and risk management is desirable.

Researchers in the department have no teaching responsibilities but are expected to contribute to policy and transfer activities, including workshops and exchanges with experts from companies and policy makers, as well as communicating findings in policy-relevant time frames and formats.

This position is suitable for furthering scientific training according to Section 2, paragraph 1 of the Act on Fixed-Term Employment Contracts in Academic (WissZeitVG).

Your qualifications:

• Completed doctorate in economics (or near completion)
• Background in energy or industrial economics with a methodological focus on applied microeconomic theory, numerical simulations or empirical methods
• Good understanding of one or more of the following topics: electricity markets, industry decarbonization, hedging, energy policy and financing issues as well as willingness to familiarize yourself with new topics
• Excellent command of the English language
• Initiative and interest in teamwork and openness to interdisciplinary collaboration

What we offer:

A job at a research institute with around 300 colleagues, where diversity, equal opportunities, and a healthy work-life balance guide all areas of work. Flexible work schedules tailored to your needs as well as remote work are key parts of our work culture.

DIW Berlin supports your professional and personal qualification and advancement via internal and external career development opportunities and annual performance reviews.

You are paid according to the collective agreement for the public sector (Tarifvertrag des öffentlichen Dienstes, TVöD Bund), which includes an annual bonus as well as a company pension with VBL Ost.

The office is located in the middle of Berlin-Mitte convenient to public transportation. As a DIW Berlin employee, you are eligible for a reduced VBB-Firmenticket that is partially subsidized.

This is a fixed-term position limited to a period of 3 years. Remuneration is paid according to TVöD Bund, salary group 14.

Application and information:

We value diversity and welcome all applications regardless of gender, disability, nationality, or ethnic or social origin. If you’re interested in the position, we are excited to hear from you!

Please apply online by 24.07.2025 quoting the reference number KLI-1-25 and including a cover letter, CV, and a copy of your favorite publication. Please do not include a photo. If you have any questions about the online application, contact recruiting(at)diw.de .

You can find more information about DIW Berlin on our website, www.diw.de . Please contact Karsten Neuhoff (kneuhoff(at)diw.de ) for more information on the specific tasks and responsibilities of this position.

DIW Berlin (German Institute for Economic Research) has been one of Germany’s leading economic research institutes since 1925. It analyzes economic and social scientific relationships in societally relevant research areas and uses the findings to provide advice to policymakers and society at large. DIW Berlin is a part of national and international networks, provides research infrastructure that is used worldwide, and supports young researchers in their careers. DIW Berlin is independent and, as a member of the Leibniz Association, is financed primarily by public funds