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Title | 5 Vacancies in the Research Domain “Climate Impacts & Vulnerabilities” |
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We are seeking to fill 5 junior (PhD candidates), 1 senior, and 1 scientific administrator position. Positions will contribute to the development of a Global Climate Impact and Adaptation Information System embedded in a project to be carried out in close cooperation with the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ). Targeted countries in this context are India, China, Brazil, Indonesia, Mexico, South-Africa and Tunisia. All positions require the willingness to work on climate change issues from a developing country perspective and for international travel. Teamwork, enthusiasm, flexibility, innovation, and excellent spoken and writing skills in English are prerequisite. Working knowledge in Spanish, French or Portuguese is an additional asset. The project will be carried out in the working group North-South Theme within PIK’s Research Domain 2 (“Climate Impacts & Vulnerabilities“). The North-South Theme focuses on development in particular with respect to the potential avoidance of ill-management and development traps associated with the challenges of climate change. The overarching idea of the project is to frame and to provide regional climate impact analyses for relevant sectors/regions in the target countries, and in parallel to design visionary and foresighted transition pathways to sustainability, information provision, and decision support. Central questions are, for example, to identify future no-stay/no-go areas as well as to evaluate innovative development pathways towards sustainability reconciling mitigation of and adaptation to climate change. Senior Scientist (PostDoc) (initially until 31.12.2010, kr01) Qualification: PhD in physics, economics, physical geography or a closely related field, broad programming experience, a strong background in climate impact research, understanding of interdisciplinary linkages between social and natural sciences. 2 Geographers (initially until 31.12.2010, kr02) Qualification: An advanced university degree (Master or equivalent) in economy or natural sciences, strong analytical and business problem solving ability, mathematical and statistical skills, good knowledge of insurance and development economics. Applicants for the senior/PostDoc positions must possess appropriate scientific competence in relevant fields at a level equivalent to a doctorate (PhD), including an international publication record. For the PhD candidates, work experience in developing countries would be an asset. All PhD candidates at PIK enroll in the PhD programme of one of the PIK partner universities in Potsdam or Berlin and must fulfill requirements specified there. All applicants should enjoy working in an international and interdisciplinary team. The main working language is English. Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany (TV-L Ost), for the senior positions depending on qualifications up to E 14, for the technical project assistance E10-12, for the PhD studentships E 13/2. All positions are open from October 1st 2008 (subject to final acceptance). Applications will be evaluated on an ongoing basis until the positions are filled. Applications, including curriculum vitae, a letter describing relevant experience and interests, and the name and address of two referees should be sent to: Prof. Dr. Hans-Joachim Schellnhuber Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research P.O. Box 60 12 03 14412 Potsdam, Germany Electronic applications are welcome as well. Please, send electronic applications directly to Dr. J. Kropp (kropp-at-pik-potsdam.de). For further information about the posts, contact Dr. Jürgen Kropp (kropp-at-pik-potsdam.de, +49-331-2882526). General information about PIK can be found at www.pik-potsdam.de. |