Research Associate for the Project “CLICCS II M1 – Decarbonization dynamics of companies” § 28 [...]

Overview

The Cluster of Excellence “Climate, Climatic Change, and Society” (CLICCS) investigates climate dynamics and climate-related social dynamics, as well as the interactions between the two. We seek colleagues from a wide range of disciplines, including the natural and social sciences. We work in an integrative manner, with partners such as the Max Planck Institute for Meteorology, Helmholtz-Zentrum Hereon, and the German Climate Computing Centre also hiring. All jobs:

Responsibilities

The Research Associate will provide academic services in the project named above. Research associates may pursue further academic qualifications outside of their work responsibilities.

The Research Associate will work in the following sub-project: “Internal decarbonization dynamics in companies (WP1).” This work aims to explain what kinds of practices are considered by analyzing internal dynamics within companies (Busch & Hoffmann, 2011; Engels et al., 2020; Wruk et al., 2019b) and among stakeholder groups (Sprengel & Busch, 2011). It examines employees and unions, internal structures such as management structures and professions, and the relationship to climate change, including reactions to extreme events and material conditions for production. The project will broaden the CLICCS company panel by adding 20 large companies from Germany, the US, Brazil, Hong Kong, and Japan, and will include companies from South Africa and Iran. In-depth questions will be asked repeatedly to reveal central internal dynamics (M1.C).

Requirements / Profile

• A university degree in a relevant field.
• A master’s degree in Sociology or adjacent disciplines, with several years of professional experience in the qualitative analysis of companies; a doctorate is desirable.
• Excellent qualitative and/or quantitative research methods skills, proficient English skills, and an interest in corporate carbon/climate strategies; willingness to publish high-level research papers. A proven publication record in this field is required as we analyze companies in their societal environments.

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

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