Research Assistant (m/w/d), Post-Doc, EG 13 TV-H, at the Department of Cultures of Sustainabili[...]

Overview

Research Assistant (m/w/d), Post-Doc, EG 13 TV-H, at the Department of Cultures of Sustainability and in the Kassel Institute for Sustainability, University of Kassel. This is a fixed-term, part-time position (currently 32 hours per week) starting for 24 months with the possibility of extension. The project is LEVER: Our sustainabLe futurE, the ValuEs that dRive it, and how to get there, led by Prof. Dr. Andra Milcu. The role focuses on assessing values-based interventions in transdisciplinary processes for sustainability transformations and providing quantitative/econometric support within a research team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct assessments of values as leverage points and quantitatively evaluate values-based interventions within transdisciplinary transformative processes, focusing on three case studies in Moldova, Romania, and Germany.
• Provide statistical expertise and mentorship to PhD candidates within the LEVER project.
• Support the Cultures of Sustainability Unit’s research activities.
• Assist in the development and delivery of teaching and educational programs.
• Contribute to the growth and strategic development of the Kassel Institute for Sustainability.

Required Qualifications

• A completed university degree with good to very good grades and a completed doctorate in sustainability sciences, environmental social sciences, socio-ecological research, ecological economics, behavioral sciences, or other sustainability-related disciplines (all qualifications must be completed by the start of employment).
• Demonstrated expertise in quantitative analysis and/or econometrics.
• Excellent oral and written English communication skills.
• A strong track record of research and scientific publications.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience with designing, conducting, and analysing social science experiments.
• Familiarity with place-based and/or international sustainability transformation initiatives.
• Willingness and ability to work in an international, transdisciplinary research team that integrates both Mode 1 and Mode 2 knowledge production.

Application Details

Please submit your application in English only and include the following documents as a single merged PDF file: curriculum vitae (1–2 pages) with publications; letter of application (1–2 pages) outlining your academic background, research interests, and motivation; supporting documents for required qualifications.

Contact: andrea.milcu(at)uni-kassel.de. The German wording is legally binding in case of discrepancies with the English version.

Offer and Working Conditions

• Employee benefits of public service, including a company pension (VBL), optional child supplement, family-friendly university services, annual bonus, capital accumulation benefits, and opportunities for professional development.
• Part-time position with 80% of a full-time workload.
• Interdisciplinary team in a modern university environment with good public transport connections.

Important Notes

Information about data protection and applying for jobs at the University of Kassel is provided in the links within the original job posting. Applications from women and seriously handicapped or equal applicants are welcome; the University aims to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching.