Researcher ­­/­­ PhD Candidate (m­­/­­f­­/­­diverse) - Position No. 2024-C-02

- a Master with very good grades in one of the following areas: social sciences (e.g. international relations, political science, economics, human geography) with an interest in environmental governance; environmental/sustainability studies with strong social science training; - Proven knowledge and experience in research in at least one of the following fields: climate, biodiversity, transnational and/or environmental governance; experience in, or affinity with, nature-based solutions and spatial analyses are assets; - Proven knowledge in, and experience, with quantitative research and statistical analysis is required, incl. knowledge of R, Python, or similar language or programme; experience with GIS is a strong asset; experience with mixed-methodology research designs is an asset; - Ability and interest in coding for NBCA database development and in managing it; - Research or work experience in developing countries is a strong asset; - Strong motivation and commitment towards pursuing a PhD; - Eagerness to work in a global inter- and transdisciplinary team; - Good and proven communication and organizational skills; - Fluent written and spoken English; good command of German, Spanish or French are assets; - Willingness and aptness to travel abroad, including countries with a tropical climate (»Tropentauglichkeit«).