PhD Position in Energy Finance
Marie Curie doctoral position modelling electricity prices and derivatives within the ENERPOL green-energy-transition network.
Best for:Best for quantitative finance or economics Master's graduates with strong econometrics and programming skills who want an international, industry-connected doctorate in energy markets.
Overview
The Institute of Finance and Commodity Markets at Leibniz University Hannover invites applications for a 36-month doctoral position embedded in the ENERPOL MSCA Doctoral Network, an EU Horizon Europe training consortium investigating how households navigate the green energy transition. The successful candidate will focus on electricity price modelling and electricity derivatives while participating in an international training programme that includes summer schools, conferences, a four-month research stay at KU Leuven, and a practical secondment at RWE Trading in London. The role combines cutting-edge quantitative research with structured doctoral education and transferable-skills development across multiple European academic and industry partners. Applicants should expect to produce a PhD thesis and contribute to teaching or other dissemination activities during the appointment.
What you'll do
- Conduct original research on electricity price modelling and electricity derivative instruments
- Complete a four-month academic research secondment at KU Leuven in Belgium
- Undertake a practical industry secondment at RWE Trading in London, United Kingdom
- Participate in the ENERPOL international doctoral training programme including summer schools and conferences
- Write and defend a doctoral thesis based on the research project
- Gain teaching experience and engage in other dissemination activities related to the PhD project
- Collaborate with consortium partners across academia and industry
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree or equivalent in finance, economics, applied mathematics, or a closely related field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English proficiency in speaking and writing is essential; German is helpful but not required
Instruction: English
- Excellent academic record in a quantitative discipline
- Strong econometrics skills
- Programming proficiency
- Fluency in spoken and written English
- Must not have resided or carried out main activity (work or study) in Germany for more than 12 months within the 36 months immediately prior to recruitment
- Must not already hold a doctoral degree
- Must hold a Master's degree or equivalent at the time of recruitment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-01-31
Submit a single PDF file containing all application materials electronically to the institute's secretariat email, or alternatively by postal mail to the institute address. Ensure the country-of-residence statement covering the last 36 months is included to verify MSCA eligibility.
- CV
- Detailed qualifications document
- Academic transcripts
- Statement of intent
- At least one letter of recommendation
- Detailed statement on country of residence over the last 36 months
Contact
Marcel Prokopczuk· Professor, Institute of Finance and Commodity Markets
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