Academic staff member (d/f/m) in the project Biodiversa+ “PaCE”

Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development; Deutschland; On-site; EUR 25,000 - 34,000; Part time

Job summary

Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development in Germany invites applications for a PaCE project researcher. The role focuses on nature-positive activities in the South China Sea, science diplomacy, and peacebuilding within an international research environment.

The candidate should hold a Master’s degree in maritime anthropology or related fields, with strong data handling skills and fluency in English and Vietnamese or Filipino (CEFR C1).

Qualifications

• Excellent inter- and transdisciplinary background (master’s degree in maritime anthropology or maritime ethnology, marine social and cultural sciences, human geography, sustainability science, or a related field)
• Good background in data management, qualitative research methods, and/or science communication
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English and Vietnamese OR Filipino (at least C1 level according to the CEFR)

Skills

Data management

Qualitative research methods

Science communication

Interdisciplinary experience

Education

Master's degree in maritime anthropology or maritime ethnology or related field

Tools

Geographic Information Systems (GIS)

Environmental statistics

Job description

Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development

Organisation/Company Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development Research Field Environmental science » Natural resources management Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Research Support Positions Application Deadline 25 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Berlin) Country Germany Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Part-time Hours Per Week 20 Offer Starting Date 15 Jan 2027 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Other EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

TheBiodiversa+ project “PaCE” is looking for a researcher for the project, “Peace and Conservation of Ecology at Disputed Seas”. The PaCE researcher from Germany will primarily join the work packages on nature-positive activities in the South China Sea (SCS) / West Philippine Sea (WPS) and science diplomacy and peacebuilding.PaCE in Germany is funded by the German Research Society (DFG) and the advertised position will be based at the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development near Berlin.

• Excellent inter- and transdisciplinary background (master’s degree in maritime anthropology or maritime ethnology, marine social and cultural sciences, human geography, sustainability science, or a related field)
• Good background in data management, qualitative research methods, and/or science communication
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English and Vietnamese OR Filipino (at least C1 level according to the CEFR)

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Environmental science » Ecology

Additional Information

The HNEE offers you a modern, family-friendly workplace in a green environment with very good public transport connections. Payment is according to the collective agreement (TV-L). The university offers a subsidy for the VBB job ticket, flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working. Furthermore, we support our employees with an active health management (e.g. active break); there is a special interest in a long-term cooperation as well as personal development of the employees.

To further strengthen HNEE’s position as a center of excellence in the research landscape and to offer its employees optimal opportunities for professional development, HNEE is currently involved in establishing the Brandenburg Doctoral College. Applicants interested in pursuing further academic qualifications, particularly a doctoral degree, are therefore expressly welcome, and we are happy to support you in this endeavour. However, the doctoral degree is not part of the advertised position and, if pursued, will be completed independently of official duties and outside of working hours.

Selection process

We welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. HNEE strives for a balanced gender ratio in all employee groups. Persons with a severe disability will be given priority if they are suitable.

Additional comments

We prefer applicants who have the following:

• Experience in writing scientific journal articles
• Education or work experience in the management of international research projects
• Intercultural experience working with Indigenous peoples and local communities, especially in projects implemented in Vietnam
• Good knowledge of environmental statistics and/or geographic information systems

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development Country Germany Geofield