Senior Researcher Sustainable Built Environment

International Society for Industrial Ecology; Berlin; Vor Ort; EUR 57.000 - 80.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

A leading company is looking for a Senior Researcher in the Sustainable Built Environment, promoting a regenerative approach in construction. This full-time position offers the chance to work with a creative team addressing climate challenges. Candidates should have advanced degrees in relevant fields and 3-5 years of experience, with strong skills in modelling and data analysis.

Leistungen

Subsidy for the Job Deutschlandticket

Opportunities for personal development

Qualifikationen

• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in a similar role.
• Fluent in English; German is a plus but not required.
• Experience in grant proposal writing.

Aufgaben

• Supervise model development using geospatial data.
• Assess carbon storage potential using forest products.
• Support dissemination of project results through publications.

Kenntnisse

Modelling

Data Analysis

Strategic Thinking

Teamwork

Scientific Communication

Ausbildung

Master’s degree or PhD in natural sciences

Tools

R

Python

Jobbeschreibung

Senior Researcher Sustainable Built Environment

ReBuilt is a research project promoting the concept of a regenerative built environment, demonstrating its practical implementation. The project assesses the potential of nature-based materials to meet future construction demands and the capacity of the built environment to act as a carbon sink. Quantitative methods and scenario-based approaches are applied, complemented by four in-depth case studies in Germany, Bhutan, Indonesia, and South Africa. You will join an interdisciplinary team of over 15 researchers and collaborators.

Your mission

• Supervise model development regarding the availability of nature-based resources and future construction material demand using geospatial data and scenario-based approaches
• Assess carbon storage potential through increased use of forest products as long-lived construction materials
• Support dissemination of project results, including scientific publications
• Seek additional funding to expand Bauhaus Earth’s research portfolio and team

Your profile

• Master’s degree or PhD in natural sciences such as environmental sciences, sustainability sciences, natural resource management, forestry, industrial ecology, geo-information, or related fields
• At least 3-5 years of professional experience in a similar role
• Skills in modelling and data analysis (e.g., R, Python), with knowledge of LCA, Material Flow Analysis, and scenario analysis considered beneficial
• Experience in grant proposal writing
• Proven track record in scientific publication and science communication
• Strong analytical skills, strategic and interdisciplinary thinking, teamwork, and structured working approach
• Willingness to travel domestically and abroad
• Fluent in English with excellent written and oral communication skills; German is a plus but not required

Why us?

• Contribute actively to solving humanity's greatest challenges
• Work with an inspiring, creative team in Berlin
• Opportunities for personal development and growth in an international environment
• Be part of a growing company
• Join a multidisciplinary, international team open to new ideas and responsibilities
• Subsidy for the Job Deutschlandticket

Hard facts

• Start date: from 15.01.2025
• 40 hours/week (full-time)
• Limited contract until the end of 2025
• Salary according to TV/L E13 (€57,708.32 - €79,710.63 annually)

Diversity

Bauhaus Earth welcomes applications regardless of cultural background, gender, age, religion, disability, or sexual orientation. We especially encourage applications from individuals with international backgrounds and People of Color.

From climate crisis to regenerative transformation, Bauhaus Earth is a 50-member interdisciplinary, international think-and-make tank based in Potsdam and Berlin. We are dedicated to the regenerative transformation of the built environment, aiming for buildings, cities, and landscapes that contribute to climate restoration and positively impact the planet and its inhabitants.