The ESMT European School of Management and Technology invites applications for two positions for a research project within the field of cost/benefit analysis of electric cars and the respective infrastructure setup.

The project will deliver a dynamic model for the diffusion and overall effects of electric cars in different infrastructure scenarios and support political and industry decision making for the ”Leitmarkt Elektromobilität“ in Germany.

The positions will start in March 2010 for an 19-month period. Compensation is aligned with E13 TVÖD. The project is financed by the German federal environmental ministry, the Bundesministerium für Umwelt.

Successful candidates should have:

relevant professional expertise or an academic track record in independent research work in a related field, like energy economics or transport; secure command of relevant econometric simulation techniques, in particular input-output analysis and/or consumer choice models; experience in survey techniques and evaluation of survey data; ability to work both independently and as part of a team; PhD or an equivalent degree would be a plus; sound command of written and spoken German would be a plus.

Tasks and responsibilities:

literature review; data collection and management; econometric modeling; interaction with stakeholders and industry representatives; presentation of results to peers.

ESMT European School of Management and Technology was founded in 2002 to establish an international business school, based in Germany, with a distinct European focus. ESMT offers excellence and innovation through rigorous academic research, teaching and consulting—with a practice-oriented approach to business education.

ESMT focuses on three main topics: Europe, leadership, and management of technology. It offers executive education, MBA, and Executive MBA programs. ESMT’s main campus is located in Berlin with a second one close to Cologne.

Please, send your application material including a cover letter describing present and future research plans, copies of selected recent publications, an up-to-date detailed CV and letters of recommendations to Michael Holtermann.

ESMT is an equal opportunity employer.

For further details on ESMT, please visit our website at: www.esmt.org