Helmholtz-Zentrum für Umweltforschung GmbH – UFZ | Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/x) Policy toolkit development to support landscape feature reintroduction in intensive agricultural lands

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We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.
Place of work:
Leipzig, iDiv
Working time:
100% (39h/week
The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment.
Contract limitations:
limited contract / 01.03.2025 - 31.12.2028
Salary:
Remuneration according to the TVöD public sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public sector social security benefits.
Application deadline:
15.01.2025
Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Guy Pe'er
Phone: +49 341 9733182
guy.peer@idiv.de
Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.
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Helmholtz-Zentrum für
Umweltforschung GmbH - UFZ
Permoserstraße 15
04318 Leipzig, Germany
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.
Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/x) Policy toolkit development to support landscape feature reintroduction in intensive agricultural lands
The job
The EU project LAFERIA seeks to close the gaps between ecological knowledge, farmer perceptions and needs, and policies affecting agriculture in Europe. The aim of this postdoctoral position is to identify and analyse policy options and strategies, especially with regards to the EU's Common Agricultural Policy and the EU Nature Restoration Law, to foster sustainable agricultural practices, and, particularly, to promote the restoration of landscape features and planting of trees in agricultural areas.
Your tasks
Scientific policy analyses and evaluation of stakeholder interactions to assess opportunities and challenges for the scaling up of good agricultural practices and the reintroduction of landscape features
Development of a priority map highlighting areas of high and low potential for landscape feature reintroduction
Synthesis of policy recommendations for the Common Agriculture Policy, Nature Restoration Law and other relevant instruments to foster landscape features
Collaboration with stakeholders from science, policy and practice across seven case study sites in Europe to co-develop a vision for landscape feature restoration
Coordination of workshops and stakeholder processes in the city of Leipzig case study regarding the surrounding agricultural lands
Scientific journal publications and contribution to policy and practice reports
Project coordination of UFZ/iDiv LAFERIA work packages including liaison with project partners, reporting and budget management
Preparation of further research proposals
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 life quality and social and cultural diversity
Your profile
PhD in political sciences, landscape planning or other relevant social, natural or economic sciences
Research experience with sustainable land management and agriculture or related topics
Familiarity with European policies, especially the Common Agricultural Policy
Good publication track record
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and German
Experience in scientific policy analyses desirable
Experience in working with stakeholders, especially farmers and administration
Analytical skills, especially using R and/or GIS software, are strongly beneficial
Team player and willingness to engage in (co-)supervision of students
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