Research Scientist in Geography (Foresighting resilient adaptation and land use change)

European Commission; Deutschland; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading research institution in Germany is seeking a Research Scientist to join their Centre for Climate Resilience. The successful candidate will lead a project focused on climate resilience and land use change, engaging with stakeholders and coordinating research initiatives. A PhD or equivalent is required, along with a strong interest in climate adaptation. This temporary, full-time position starts on November 1, 2025.

Qualifikationen

• PhD or equivalent in relevant field.
• Experience in project management and multi-stakeholder engagement.
• Interest in climate resilience and land use change.

Aufgaben

• Lead the initial phase of the FORESIGHT project.
• Coordinate grant development within a multidisciplinary team.
• Focus on resilience and vulnerability in climate adaptation.

Kenntnisse

Project coordination

Stakeholder engagement

Interdisciplinary research

Ausbildung

PhD or equivalent

Jobbeschreibung

Agricultural sciences » Tropical agriculture

Biological sciences » Other

Environmental science » Global change

Environmental science » Earth science

Organisation/Company: University of Augsburg, Department Centre for Climate Resilience Research

Field: Agricultural sciences » Tropical agriculture; Biological sciences » Other; Environmental science » Global change; Geography » Other; Environmental science » Earth science

Researcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)

Positions: Postdoc Positions

Country: Germany

Application Deadline: 30 Sep 2025 - 12:00 (Europe/Paris)

Type of Contract: Temporary

Job Status: Full-time

Offer Starting Date: 1 Nov 2025

Funding: Not funded through the EU Research Framework Programme

Research Infrastructure: No

Offer Description

At the Centre for Climate Resilience at the University of Augsburg, a position is available in the research group “Climate Resilience of Human-Made Ecosystems” (Prof. Dr. Katharina Waha) starting November 1, 2025. The position is for a Research Scientist (Foresighting resilient adaptation and land use change) in an initially fixed-term employment for two years with regular working hours. The salary is based on experience and the German public sector pay scale up to E13 TV-L.

The Centre was founded in 2020, focusing on climate resilience research and science communication with an interdisciplinary approach. Its goal is to develop scientific foundations and strategies for climate adaptation at various levels.

The successful candidate will lead the initial phase of the FORESIGHT project, focusing on resilience and vulnerability, stakeholder engagement, and project preparation, aiming to support a multi-year, multi-stakeholder research initiative on climate resilience and land use. The candidate should be interested in early research and in coordinating grant development within a multidisciplinary team.

Research Field: Agricultural sciences » Tropical agriculture

Education Level: PhD or equivalent