United Nations University
Research Assistant (PSA) - Responsible Electronics in the Climate Change Era(m/w/x)
Full-time/Part-timeOn-siteJunior
Dresden
from 1,798 - 3,596 / month
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UNUnited Nations University
Research Associate (PSA)(m/w/x)
Dresden
from 1,798 / month
Part-timeOn-siteJunior
Nejo AI Summary
Embedding Citizen Science in sustainability assessments for a global UN think tank. Experience with LCA software and quantitative data analysis required. Prorated annual leave, health insurance scheme.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Environmental, Natural, Social, Economic, or Political Sciences, Environmental Ecology, or related field
- At least one year of relevant progressively responsible Citizen Science experience
- Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software solutions (open LCA, SimaPro, LCA for Experts) and databases (ecoinvent, Sphera)
- Proven quantitative data analysis experience (e.g., statistics)
- Proven record of publications, including academic papers, is an asset
- Experience in drafting complex reports, communications, and presentations required
- Basic experience in trans-/interdisciplinary research, including stakeholder interactions
- Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in different contexts
- Initiative, strong conceptual abilities, and sound judgment
- Flexibility with ability to establish priorities and work within timeframes
- Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
- Fluency in English required
- Fluency in German desirable
- Knowledge of another UN official working language is an asset
Tasks
- Design and implement research activities
- Embed Citizen Science in sustainability assessments
- Manage day-to-day research activities
- Support data analysis and collection
- Design and analyze questionnaires and case studies
- Conduct literature reviews
- Evaluate and examine research
- Contribute to scientific publications
- Publish articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Present research findings at conferences
- Assist with research studies and management reports
- Support grant proposal development
- Mentor and supervise master thesis students
- Co-supervise and mentor staff and researchers
- Contribute to teaching activities
- Prepare and organize capacity building materials
- Implement administrative regulations
- Identify and apply for funding opportunities
- Prepare and write research proposals
- Communicate with partners and donors
- Provide timely updates to partner organizations
- Organize and contribute to stakeholder meetings
- Contribute to project deliverables and reports
- Oversee development of online tools
- Contribute to institutional development
- Maintain networks with stakeholders and research institutes
- Represent UNU-FLORES at conferences and events
- Translate research findings into policy briefs
- Promote Resource Nexus approach through social media
- Create communication materials
- Perform other duties as assigned
Work Experience
- 1 year
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Business Fluent
- Spanish – Basic
- French – Basic
- Russian – Basic
- Chinese – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software
- open Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- SimaPro
- LCA for Experts
- ecoinvent
- Sphera Managed LCA Content databases
Benefits
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health insurance scheme
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Research Associate (PSA)(m/w/x)
Dresden
from 1,798 / month
Part-timeOn-siteJunior
Nejo AI Summary
Embedding Citizen Science in sustainability assessments for a global UN think tank. Experience with LCA software and quantitative data analysis required. Prorated annual leave, health insurance scheme.
Requirements
- Master's degree in Environmental, Natural, Social, Economic, or Political Sciences, Environmental Ecology, or related field
- At least one year of relevant progressively responsible Citizen Science experience
- Experience with Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software solutions (open LCA, SimaPro, LCA for Experts) and databases (ecoinvent, Sphera)
- Proven quantitative data analysis experience (e.g., statistics)
- Proven record of publications, including academic papers, is an asset
- Experience in drafting complex reports, communications, and presentations required
- Basic experience in trans-/interdisciplinary research, including stakeholder interactions
- Strong planning, organization, and time management skills
- Ability to communicate clearly and efficiently in different contexts
- Initiative, strong conceptual abilities, and sound judgment
- Flexibility with ability to establish priorities and work within timeframes
- Excellent team player with strong interpersonal skills
- Ability to work in a multicultural, multi-ethnic environment with sensitivity and respect for diversity
- Fluency in English required
- Fluency in German desirable
- Knowledge of another UN official working language is an asset
Tasks
- Design and implement research activities
- Embed Citizen Science in sustainability assessments
- Manage day-to-day research activities
- Support data analysis and collection
- Design and analyze questionnaires and case studies
- Conduct literature reviews
- Evaluate and examine research
- Contribute to scientific publications
- Publish articles in peer-reviewed journals
- Present research findings at conferences
- Assist with research studies and management reports
- Support grant proposal development
- Mentor and supervise master thesis students
- Co-supervise and mentor staff and researchers
- Contribute to teaching activities
- Prepare and organize capacity building materials
- Implement administrative regulations
- Identify and apply for funding opportunities
- Prepare and write research proposals
- Communicate with partners and donors
- Provide timely updates to partner organizations
- Organize and contribute to stakeholder meetings
- Contribute to project deliverables and reports
- Oversee development of online tools
- Contribute to institutional development
- Maintain networks with stakeholders and research institutes
- Represent UNU-FLORES at conferences and events
- Translate research findings into policy briefs
- Promote Resource Nexus approach through social media
- Create communication materials
- Perform other duties as assigned
Work Experience
- 1 year
Education
- Master's degree
Languages
- English – Native
- German – Business Fluent
- Spanish – Basic
- French – Basic
- Russian – Basic
- Chinese – Basic
Tools & Technologies
- Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) software
- open Life Cycle Assessment (LCA)
- SimaPro
- LCA for Experts
- ecoinvent
- Sphera Managed LCA Content databases
Benefits
Healthcare & Fitness
- Health insurance scheme
Find the original job posting in its most current version here. Nejo automatically captured this job from the website of United Nations University and processed the information on Nejo with the help of AI for you. Despite careful analysis, some information may be incomplete or inaccurate. Please always verify all details in the original posting! Content and copyrights of the original posting belong to the advertising company.
About the Company
United Nations University
Industry
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Description
The United Nations University engages in policy-oriented research and capacity development to address global challenges.
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