The Institute of Market Analysis of the Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institute, Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forestry and Fisheries, in Braunschweig is offering a full-time position starting as soon as possible and limited until 31.12.2027 for a

Researcher (f/m/d)

in the fields of agricultural or environmental sciences

(agricultural economics, agroecology)

to work in the Horizon Europe project STEP UP. STEP UP is a research project with 16 partners aiming to support the development of more economically, ecologically and socially sustainable European Livestock Production Systems in the EU. To achieve this, an information platform is to be set up to provide decision-makers with scientifically sound information on the impacts and external effects of livestock farming systems in the EU. Project results will support decision-makers in developing policies that contribute to the development of more sustainable European livestock systems while recognising the central role of livestock production in meeting the nutritional and societal needs of the European and global population.

The Thünen-Institute of Market Analysis is particularly involved in modelling possible transition paths for European livestock farming systems and estimation of aggregated effects. This position is assigned to the 'Model-based Policy Impact Assessment' field of activity at the Thünen-Institute for Market Analysis (AGMEMOD team) and implies close cooperation with the CAPRI team at the Thünen-Institute of Farm Economics.

Tasks:

• further development of the partial equilibrium agricultural market model AGMEMOD with regard to the representation of different livestock production systems in the EU Member States
• running simulations with the enhanced partial equilibrium agricultural market model AGMEMOD and analysing the results
• preparation of project reports and scientific publications
• preparation, publication and presentation of results for science, industry, politics and the public in German and English
• close cooperation and interaction with project partners and other international institutions

Professional requirements profile:

• completed university degree (university diploma, master's degree) in agricultural economics, agroecology or similar subjects, PhD is an advantage
• qualified experience with applied economic modelling
• qualified experience with statistical and econometric analyses such as STATA or R
• good programming skills are an advantage (e.g., GAMS, GEMPACK, R)
• good knowledge of handling large data sets
• knowledge of different livestock systems, agricultural markets and related sustainability issues is required.

Personal requirements profile:

• ability to swiftly analyse complex issues
• strong communication and collaboration skills
• written and oral communication skills to present issues to different audiences
• ability to work both, in a team and independently
• willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally (project meetings, conferences, etc.)
• very good written and spoken English, knowledge of German would be an advantage

We offer a stimulating and interesting position in an interdisciplinary applied research project with high policy and practice relevance, a high degree of personal freedom and an attractive working environment in Braunschweig.

We support the compatibility of work and family and are a holder of the audit berufundfamilie certificate. In order to support this compatibility, the Thünen-Institute offers, among other things, flexible working time models, home office and teleworking within the scope of the official possibilities. Part-time employment is generally possible.

The employment relationship is governed by the provisions of the German Tariff Agreement for Public Services (TVöD-Bund); the salary is according to remuneration group 13 TVöD.

The Thünen-Institute promotes equality between women and men in the workplace and therefore, expressly welcomes applications from women.

The Thünen-Institute is also committed to inclusion. Applications from people with severe disabilities are therefore, explicitly welcome. These will be given special consideration in the selection procedure.

For further information, please contact Dr. Viktoriya Sturm (viktoriya.sturm@thuenen.de).

If you are interested, please send us your application documents including a letter of motivation, a Curriculum Vitae, copies of certificates, etc. electronically as a single pdf document by 30.09.2024 using the keyword 2024-165-MA to the following address:

ma-bewerbung@thuenen.de

Dir. und Prof. Dr. Martin Banse
Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut
Institut für Marktanalyse
Bundesallee 63, 38116 Braunschweig

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