Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d), EG 13 TV-H, at Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences, Social-Ec[...]

Universität Kassel; Kassel; Vor Ort; EUR 35.000 - 48.000; Teilzeit

Zusammenfassung

Die Universität Kassel sucht einen Doktoranden (m/w/d) für die Fakultät für Ökologischen Landbau, um die Auswirkungen baum-basierter Landwirtschaft auf Ökosystemdienstleistungen zu untersuchen. Diese Teilzeitstelle bietet spannende Aufgaben und die Möglichkeit, in einem interdisziplinären Team zu arbeiten. Die Kandidaten sollten über ein abgeschlossenes Studium und Erfahrung in partizipativen Forschungsmethoden verfügen. Ein Arbeitsort in Witzenhausen und Feldarbeiten in Marokko sind erforderlich.

Leistungen

Pension

Familienunterstützung

Entwicklungsmöglichkeiten

Zugang zu Sport- und Fitnessaktivitäten

Qualifikationen

• Fluency in English (TOEFL ≥80, IELTS, or equivalent) required.
• Knowledge of land-use sciences and ecosystem services essential.

Aufgaben

• Characterize and map social-ecological system archetypes of tree-based agriculture.
• Analyze distribution and governance of ecosystem services through focus groups.
• Coordinate and participate in fieldwork in Morocco.

Kenntnisse

Participatory research methods

Sustainability science concepts

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Scientific writing

Ausbildung

Completed university degree in agriculture, forestry, geography, environmental social sciences, or related field

Jobbeschreibung

The University of Kassel is a modern and growing university with approximately 22,000 students. Its expertise spans natural, applied, cultural, and social sciences.

The following position will be filled at the University of Kassel, Faculty of Organic Agricultural Sciences, Social-Ecological Interactions Group (Prof. Dr. Tobias Plieninger), starting from 01.10.2025, subject to funding approval:

Doctoral Researcher (m/f/d), EG 13 TV-H, Part-time, temporary

(currently 26 hours per week)

Application deadline: 24.07.2025

Date of hire: 01.10.2025

Vacancy number: 38542

This is a part-time position with 65% of full-time hours. It is a fixed-term position until 30.09.2029, pending funding approval, in accordance with 2 Abs. 2 WissZeitVG.

FOR5903 is a DFG Research Unit with interdisciplinary and international scope, focusing on global urbanization processes under the framework of “Sustainable Rurbanity”. The doctoral position addresses “Effects of tree-based agriculture on ecosystem services in a rurban environment”. The main workplace is Witzenhausen, with extended fieldwork in Morocco required. Fitness for service in the subtropics is mandatory.

Tasks:

• Characterize and map social-ecological system archetypes of tree-based agriculture
• Quantify ecosystem services and disservices supplied by different agricultural configurations
• Analyze distribution, access, and governance of ecosystem services through focus groups
• Coordinate and participate in fieldwork in Morocco
• Present results at seminars, workshops, and international conferences

Requirements:

• Completed university degree in agriculture, forestry, geography, environmental social sciences, or related field (by the latest recruitment date)
• Fluency in English (proven by TOEFL ≥80, IELTS, or equivalent)
• Experience with participatory research methods
• Knowledge of sustainability science concepts (e.g., ecosystem services, cultural landscapes, social-ecological systems) and land-use sciences
• Ability to work well in interdisciplinary teams
• Experience in scientific writing and publishing

For more information, visit the project website or contact Prof. Tobias Plieninger at University of Kassel via email.

Our Offer:

• Engaging tasks within a modern university environment
• Interdisciplinary team with collegial atmosphere
• Opportunities for professional development
• Good public transport connections, free currently

Additional benefits include pension, family support, bonuses, health management, and access to sports and fitness activities.

Apply online with your documents, including the reference number. Paper applications are accepted in exceptional cases, addressed to the President of the University of Kassel, with copies only. All documents are destroyed after the process, respecting data protection laws.

Information on data protection and application FAQs are available online. The university promotes equal opportunities and encourages applications from women and persons with disabilities.