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HEHelmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ)

Postdoctoral Researcher in Social-Ecological Systems Research(m/w/x)

Leipzig
Full-time, Part-timeOn-siteExperienced
Green Job

Co-developing sector-specific scenarios for nature conservation stakeholders and integrating knowledge into biodiversity models. Strong qualitative social science methods background required. Flexible working hours, support for international colleagues.

Requirements

  • PhD in Environmental Social Science, Human Geography, Sustainability Science, Political Science, Social Science, or related field
  • Basic knowledge on management and conservation of biodiversity
  • Strong background in qualitative social science methods
  • Knowledge of quantitative methods is an asset
  • Knowledge in biodiversity management and conservation
  • Knowledge in nature-based solutions
  • Knowledge in biodiversity offsets or credits
  • Interest in agricultural systems and farmland management
  • Experience with agricultural systems and farmland management
  • Understanding of implications for biodiversity and policy
  • Ability to take responsibility for work packages or initiatives
  • Collaboration in interdisciplinary teams
  • Engagement with diverse stakeholders
  • Excellent English language skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Excellent organizational skills
  • Ability to coordinate complex processes
  • Proficiency in German is a significant asset
  • Proficiency in other European languages is a significant asset

Tasks

  • Lead stakeholder engagement and co-production processes
  • Co-develop sector-specific scenarios for future developments
  • Collaborate with nature and bird conservation stakeholders
  • Engage with the business and finance sector
  • Integrate stakeholder knowledge into biodiversity models
  • Conduct stakeholder mapping and analysis
  • Identify key actors and their roles in biodiversity management
  • Design and facilitate participatory co-production processes
  • Develop and refine actionable measures and indicators
  • Assess feasibility and acceptance of measures
  • Contribute to sector-specific scenarios for impact forecasting
  • Apply systems thinking to scenario development
  • Identify and communicate trade-offs and synergies
  • Facilitate transdisciplinary collaboration
  • Ensure accurate reflection of stakeholder and policy-relevant measures
  • Communicate model assumptions, outputs, and limitations
  • Publish findings in leading interdisciplinary journals

Work Experience

  • approx. 1 - 4 years

Education

  • Doctoral / PhD

Languages

  • EnglishNative
  • GermanBusiness Fluent
  • SpanishBasic
  • FrenchBasic
  • ItalianBasic
  • PortugueseBasic
  • otherBasic

Benefits

Flexible Working

  • Flexible working hours

Family Support

  • Work-life balance support
  • Family support

Other Benefits

  • Support for international colleagues
  • Capital-forming benefits
  • High quality of life
  • International office support
  • Accessibility

Additional Allowances

  • Special annual payment

Public Transport Subsidies

  • Subsidised Germany Job Ticket

Informal Culture

  • Social and cultural diversity
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