Founded in 1607, Justus Liebig University Giessen (JLU) is a research university rich in tradition. Inspired by curiosity about the unknown, we enable around 26.500 students and 5.700 employees to advance science for society. Join us in breaking new ground and writing success stories – your own and those of our university.

Support us from 01.01.2025 in full-time as one of two

Post Docs (m/f/d)
to establish an SDGnexus Network Research Group on (1) "Water" or (2) "Land Use"

The positions are part of the externally funded project "SDGnexus Network" at the Center for International Development and Environmental Research (ZEU) and are limited until 31.12.2029. The salary is in accordance with the collective labour agreement of the State of Hessen (E 13 TV-H). The positions will be filled subject to successful third-party funding.

About the SDG nexus Network
The SDGnexus Network, consisting of partners from Colombia, Ecuador, Germany, Kyrgyzstan, Tajikistan, and Uzbekistan, provides a common research framework related to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations and aims to analyze synergies and trade-offs among individual SDGs (SDG-Nexus-analysis). Following a successful first phase from 2020-2024, the SDGnexus Network will intensify its activities in a second phase 2025-2029. Your research concentrates on examining the relationships between individual SDGs, with a particular emphasis on land use and water. For this purpose, SDGnexus Network Research Groups are established at all partners, which thematically cooperate closely. A particular focus lays on promoting and connecting the next generation of scientists in the project regions. Further information about the network can be found at www.sdgnexus.net

Your tasks

• As a postdoctoral researcher, you will be responsible for setting up and directing an SDGnexus Network Research Group with two doctoral candidates
• Your scientific work is related to on one or more regions of the SDGnexus network partners
• You will support the young scientists in your team in their scientific development
• You will actively participate in the development of research concepts and relevant third-party funding applications
• You will actively collaborate with the foreign partners of the SDGnexus Network on research questions
• You will coordinate the progress of your work with the Project Management Office

Your qualifications and competences

• You hold an excellent Ph.D. in a topic related to the SDGs
• You possess good knowledge of the SDGs and of the methods for quantifying synergies and tradeoffs between them
• You communicate fluently in spoken and written English
• Good knowledge of the German, Spanish, or Russian language is a clear advantage
• You are a highly motivated person that brings curiosity in research and is committed to pursue scientific excellence in a multi-disciplinary, collaborative, and international environment
• You are a team player and have excellent communication and leadership skills

Our offer to you

• A fully equipped working place at the Center for International Development and Environmental Research based at the Justus Liebig University Giessen
• A research network with partners from Latin America and Central Asia that grants you a close collaboration with ongoing research projects
• A varied job with flexible working hours
• Free use of local public transport (LandesTicket Hessen)
• More than 100 training seminars, workshops and e-learning opportunities per year for personal development, as well as a wide range of health and sports activities
• Remuneration according to TV-H, company pension scheme, child allowance and special payments
• Good compatibility of family and career (certificate "audit familiengerechte hochschule")

If you have any further questions, please do not hesitate to contact Dr. Björn Weeser by e-mail (sdgnexus(at)zeu.uni-giessen.de).

JLU aims to employ more women in academic research. We therefore particularly encourage female candidates to apply. JLU is regarded as a family-friendly university. Applicants with children are very welcome. Applications from disabled people of equal aptitude will be given preference.

You want to break new ground with us?
Apply via our online form (https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/ueber-uns/karriere/application) bis zum 24.09.2024 by November 5th 2024 indicating reference number 665/Z. We look forward to receiving your application.

• Please submit a single PDF file containing all application materials: cover letter, research concept to establish an SDGnexus Network Research Group on "Water" or "Land Use", CV, publication list, project list, two references with full contact details, and relevant academic certificates. Your research concept (1000-1500 words) should detail your research idea and region of interest, address research questions, outline methods, and provide a timeline and staff requirement.

For further information on the Zentrum für internationale Entwicklungs- und Umweltforschung (ZEU) or the SDGnexus Network see https://www.uni-giessen.de/zeu or http://www.sdgnexus.net. Specific information on the second project phase can be found in the following document: https://www.uni-giessen.de/de/fbz/zentren/zeu/sdgnexus/concept_p2.

The SDGnexus Network is supported by the DAAD with funds from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ).

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