Postdoc (f/m/x) Biodiversity and Health

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.

Place of work:
Leipzig, iDiv, some fieldwork in Berlin

Working time:
100% (39 h/week)

The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment.

Contract limitations:
limited contract / 3 years, option for prolongation

Salary:
Remuneration according to the TVöD public sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public sector social security benefits.

Application deadline:
18.05.2025

Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:

Prof. Dr. Aletta Bonn
Phone: +49 341 9733-153
aletta.bonn[at]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, the UFZ 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.

Postdoc (f/m/x) Biodiversity and Health

Your tasks

• Quantitative analyses, empirical work and conceptual synthesis in the fields of biodiversity and human health
• Application of statistical approaches to data integration and systematic evaluation of heterogeneous biodiversity and health data, including citizen science data and epidemiological health cohort data
• Empirical and experimental research on nature-based social prescribing programmes of health interventions
• Active collaboration with NGOs, agencies and other stakeholders at local, national and international level
• Development of scientific collaborations and attraction of third-party project funding
• Co-supervision of PhD students and MSc/BSc students
• Publication of results in international peer-reviewed journals and presentation at conferences

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

• Completed PhD degree in biology, ecology, psychology or health sciences ideally coupled with experience in the field of biodiversity research; good publication record
• Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; proficiency in advanced statistical methods
• Experience in conducting and analysing surveys; experience with psychological tests
• Experience in analysis of epidemiological health cohort data desirable
• Experience in database management, scientific programming (R) and data visualization
• Interest to work in an interdisciplinary team and ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders essential; Experience in organizing workshops desirable
• Experience in third-party project acquisition, project management and successful implementation desirable
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; German desirable
• Excellent team player; high motivation and good organisational skills
• Attracted by the opportunity to develop a scientific research program in our department