Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter (w/m/d)

Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/x) Policy toolkit development to support landscape feature reintroduction in intensive agricultural lands

The job

The EU project LAFERIA seeks to close the gaps between ecological knowledge, farmer perceptions and needs, and policies affecting agriculture in Europe. The aim of this postdoctoral position is to identify and analyse policy options and strategies, especially with regards to the EU’s Common Agricultural Policy and the EU Nature Restoration Law, to foster sustainable agricultural practices, and, particularly, to promote the restoration of landscape features and planting of trees in agricultural areas.

Place of work

Leipzig, iDiv

Working time

100 % (39 h / Woche / week) - The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment.

Contract limitations

limited contract / 01.03.2025 - 31.12.2028

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:
Guy Pe’er, guy.peer@idiv.de; +49 341 9733182

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.

Your tasks

• Scientific policy analyses and evaluation of stakeholder interactions to assess opportunities and challenges for the scaling up of good agricultural practices and the reintroduction of landscape features.
• Development of a priority map highlighting areas of high and low potential for landscape feature reintroduction.
• Synthesis of policy recommendations for the Common Agriculture Policy, Nature Restoration Law and other relevant instruments to foster landscape features.
• Collaboration with stakeholders from science, policy and practice across seven case study sites in Europe to co-develop a vision for landscape feature restoration.
• Coordination of workshops and stakeholder processes in the city of Leipzig case study regarding the surrounding agricultural lands.
• Scientific journal publications and contribution to policy and practice reports.
• Project coordination of UFZ/iDiv LAFERIA work packages including liaison with project partners, reporting and budget management.
• Preparation of further research proposals.

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.
• First-class 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 in political sciences, landscape planning or other relevant social, natural or economic sciences.
• Research experience with sustainable land management and agriculture or related topics.
• Familiarity with European policies, especially the Common Agricultural Policy.
• Good publication track record.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and German.
• Experience in scientific policy analyses desirable.
• Experience in working with stakeholders, especially farmers and administration.
• Analytical skills, especially using R and/or GIS software, are strongly beneficial.
• Team player and willingness to engage in (co-)supervision of students.

Application deadline: 24.11.2024

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