The Coordination Unit Climate, Soil, Biodiversity of the Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institute, Federal Research Institute for Rural Areas, Forestry and Fisheries, in Braunschweig is offering a half-time position (50% of usual working time) starting as soon as possible and limited until 31.12.2026 for a

Researcher (f/m/d)

agricultural sciences, environmental sciences

for research on international agri-climate mitigation measures and the evaluation of GHG tools as well as for scientific support of the Bilateral Cooperation Project (BKP) “An Alliance for the Climate: Dialogue on climate and agriculture between New Zealand and Germany”.

The BKP project “An Alliance for the Climate: Dialogue on Climate and Agriculture between New Zealand and Germany” is intended to promote the joint development of contributions to low-emission and climate-resilient agricultural and food systems. The project aims to intensify the exchange of experiences and cooperation between New Zealand and Germany in order to develop solutions for climate mitigation and climate adaptation in the area of ​​agricultural production systems. In particular, the project is intended to build on the existing close cooperation between the BMEL and the New Zealand Ministry for Primary Industries (MPI) as part of the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases (GRA).

Tasks:

• analysis of existing tools for greenhouse gas accounting on farms worldwide
• evaluation of the THG tools and creation of policy recommendations for the use and application of the tools
• analysis of mitigation measures for reducing greenhouse gases in agriculture
• supporting scientific exchange with New Zealand partners and other countries through various exchange formats such as webinars, science policy dialogues and collaboration with important international partners such as the Global Research Alliance on Agricultural Greenhouse Gases, but also other European initiatives and networks
• preparation of scientific publications and summary studies
• organization, design and evaluation of international workshops and conferences
• presentation of results at national and international conferences and participation in important events

Professional requirements profile:

• at least a good degree from a university degree (M.Sc., Univ.-Dipl.) in the field of agricultural sciences, environmental sciences or comparable disciplines
• good knowledge of agricultural and environmental policy instruments and quantitative analysis methods in the area of ​​agricultural science, and life cycle assessment desired
• research experience at the interface between economics, technology and natural sciences desired, especially in an international context and with reference to agricultural climate protection

Personal requirements profile:

• ability to swiftly analyse complex issues
• ability to work in interdisciplinary and international teams and to coordinate these
• written and oral communication skills to present issues to different audiences
• very good written and spoken English and German language
• willingness and ability to travel nationally and internationally (project meetings, conferences, etc.)

We offer you the opportunity to work in an active and stimulating research environment on highly relevant social issues at the interface between science and policy. Because the professional and personal development of our employees is important to us, we offer a family-friendly working environment, flexible working time models and extensive offerings of professional training and further education.

We support the compatibility of work and family and are holders of the audit berufundfamilie certificate. To this end, the Thünen Institute offers, among other things, flexible working time models, a home office, and teleworking within the scope of the official possibilities. Part-time employment is possible in principle.

The respective employment relationship is based on the provisions of the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD). Remuneration is paid by pay group 13 of the TVöD.

The Thünen Institute promotes professional equality between women and men and, therefore, expressly welcomes applications from women.

The Thünen Institute is committed to inclusion. Applications from people with severe disabilities are, therefore, expressly welcome. They will be given special consideration in the selection process.

For further information, please contact Dr. Claudia Heidecke (Tel. 0531 596-1111 oder Mail claudia.heidecke@thuenen.de)

Written applications with the usual documents should be sent preferably electronically using the keyword 2024-183-KB by October 9th, 2024 (inbox).

kb-bewerbungen@thuenen.de

Johann Heinrich von Thünen-Institut

Stabsstelle Klima, Boden, Biodiversität

z.Hd. Frau Beith

Bundesallee 49

38116 Braunschweig

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