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Erik Gawel
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz Association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.
The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity.
We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.
The job
In the Department of Economics there is a vacancy for a scientist in the field of energy economics. The position is to be filled as soon as possible.
Your tasks
The focus is on analyses of land-use oriented energy economics with respect to sustainability transformations. In particular, renewable energy policies are to be evaluated, newly emerging energy landscapes are to be optimized and assessed. CDR options and energy-related climate policies are to be analyzed. Quantitative and qualitative approaches are to be collected and systematized as basis for the formulation of respective policy recommendations in the field.
Specific tasks:
- Quantitative and qualitative analyses of renewable energy systems and landscapes including economics of carbon dioxide removal
- Implications of the results for relevant policy developments
- Formulate and design policy briefs
- Publication of the results in scientific journals and their presentation at conference
We offer
- The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
- The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
- First class integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
- Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
- Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
- Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
- Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
- A workplace in a vibrant region with a high quality of life and social and cultural diversity
Your profile
- Master鈥檚 or PhD degree in economics or another subject related to environmental or energy economics, e.g., (new) institutional economics, environmental economics, energy economics
- Knowledge and experience in quantitative methods (e.g., econometrics, agent-based modelling)
- Knowledge about energy, environmental or land-use policy is beneficial
- Proficiency in German and English languages
Place of work:
Leipzig
Working time:
65% (25,35h/Woche)
Contract limitations:
limited contract / The position is initially limited to 3 years. Further employment with full-time position is possible.
Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Erik Gawel
Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.
Permoserstra脽e 15
04318 Leipzig , Alemania
