Research Associate for the Project “Carbon dynamics and climate futures in drylands of Southern[...]

Institution Cluster of Excellence “Climate, Climatic Change, and Society (CLICCS)” (climate research)

Salary level EGR. 13 TV-L

Start date , fixed until (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG)).

Application deadline

Scope of work full-time position suitable for part-time

Your responsibilities

Duties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications.

The main responsibility will be to conduct an ethnographic study investigating indigenous knowledge of soils and their susceptibility to climate change in Namibia. The candidate is expected to draw on their prior ethnographic experience in Namibia for this work. The successful candidate will also be expected to contribute to joint, interdisciplinary publications within the team that address the overarching aim of investigating the various ways in which climate change is perceived and experienced.

Your profile

A university degree in a relevant field, plus doctorate in anthropology.

Extensive knowledge of environmental anthropology and experience of fieldwork in Namibia, enabling continued work there. Experience of collaborating with natural scientists and with working in interdisciplinary teams.

We offer

• Reliable remuneration based on wage agreements
• Continuing education opportunities
• University pensions
• Attractive location
• Flexible working hours
• Work-life balance opportunities
• Health management, EGYM Wellpass
• Educational leave
• 30 days of vacation per annum

The University of Hamburg is committed to equity. Diversity enriches our university life, whether in our studies, research, teaching, education, or workplace. We therefore welcome all applications, regardless of gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, ethnic or social background, age, religion or belief, disability, or chronic illness.

Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.