The UFZ
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.
The job
The global loss of biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people is mainly due to population growth, increasing demand for resources and changes in land use and climate. A key challenge is therefore to develop sustainable relationships between humans and nature and to foster sustainable and just transformations. This requires both social-ecological research that helps to understand the feedback loops between nature, human well-being, governance and human influences, and sustainability transformation research that supports the identification of leverage points for sustainable futures. The DFG Research Unit “The Role of Nature for Human Well-being in the Social-Ecological System of Kilimanjaro (Kili-SES)” is dedicated to both tasks. The aim is to lay the foundations for political and societal decision-making that will support transformations towards sustainable human-nature relationships on Kilimanjaro.
To support our team, we are looking for a Postdoc (f/m/x) at the interface of social-ecological research and sustainability transformations research to start as soon as possible.
Your tasks
- Identify the leverage points for transformative change in the Kilimanjaro Social-ecological System; identify which factors hinder and enable pathways towards sustainable and just Nature Futures
- Identify leverage points for system transformation across scales, from individual people to initiatives and institutions, synthesizing work conducted by other subprojects in Kili-SES
- Identify pathways to leverage transformations towards sustainable and just Nature Futures drawing on previous knowledge in the Research Unit and the findings of the Nature Futures Framework
- Work in an interdisciplinary team of natural and social scientists and in close collaboration with the other members of the Research Unit
- Publish results in international journals in cooperation with other members of the Research Unit
- Contribute to project management
We offer
- The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
- The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
- Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
- Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
- Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
- Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
- Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
- A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity
Your profile
- PhD degree in ecology, social ecology, interdisciplinary environmental science or another relevant field
- Excellent knowledge on and experience with social-ecological systems research and sustainability science
- Excellent conceptual skills
- Experience in iterative deliberation processes, Delphi processes and participatory pathways approaches
- Ability to interact successfully with a diversity of social groups, intercultural skills
- Experience working in an interdisciplinary research group or environment
- International publication record
- Excellent English language skills
The job
The global loss of biodiversity and nature’s contributions to people is mainly due to population growth, increasing demand for resources and changes in land use and climate. A key challenge is therefore to develop sustainable relationships between humans and nature and to foster sustainable and just transformations. This requires both social-ecological research that helps to understand the feedback loops between nature, human well-being, governance and human influences, and sustainability transformation research that supports the identification of leverage points for sustainable futures. The DFG Research Unit “The Role of Nature for Human Well-being in the Social-Ecological System of Kilimanjaro (Kili-SES)” is dedicated to both tasks. The aim is to lay the foundations for political and societal decision-making that will support transformations towards sustainable human-nature relationships on Kilimanjaro.
To support our team, we are looking for a Postdoc (f/m/x) at the interface of social-ecological research and sustainability transformations research to start as soon as possible.
Place of work
Leipzig, mobile working is partially possible
Working time
100%
Contract limitations
limited contract / 48 months
Salary
Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.
Contact
Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Prof. Dr. Katrin Böhning-Gaese
gf[at]ufz.de
Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung GmbH - UFZ
Permoserstraße 15
04318 Leipzig
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Your application
Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.
Diversity and Inclusion
The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity.
We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.
Application deadline: 16.02.2025
