Work with us!

How to work with the Political Economy working group.

We are always interested in working with new colleagues! 

If you were interested in writing a Master thesis with us, please check here for currently available topics and respective contact persons.

Thesis topic Contact person
Effectiveness
Econometric evaluation of climate policies Johannes Gallé, E-Mail
The interplay between climate change mitigation and adaptation Johannes Gallé, E-Mail
Distribution
Thesis topics in this area are coming soon - check back or reach out to the group.
Political support
Climate attitudes and political support in Colombia Charlotte Bez, E-Mail
Environmental pollution and right-wing backlash Charlotte Bez, E-Mail
Electoral responses to shocks (e.g. natural disasters, infrastructure access, economic shocks) Jan Steckel, E-Mail
Elites & Policy Dynamics
The role of the private sector in shaping climate policies Johannes Gallé, E-Mail
Just Transitions & Climate Finance
Thesis topics in this area are coming soon - check back or reach out to the group.

You are also very welcome to reach out to Jan Steckel if you have a particular idea that fits to our research interests. 

For RAs, PhDs and PostDocs, we usually announce available positions here. 
Please note that external PhDs can usually not be supervised. For the year 2026 it is rather unlikely that new PhD or PostDoc positions will become available. 



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