PhD Student or Research Analyst bei Potsdam Institut für Klimafolgenforschung e V (PIK)

The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research institutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent interdisciplinary research.

Within the BMBF-funded Kopernikus project Ariadne, the “Climate and Energy Policy” Group in Research Domain 3 is looking for a

PhD Student or Research Analyst (m/f/d)

(Position number: 33-2023 PhD/Research Analyst Ariadne)

in one of the following fields:

• EU climate policies, in particular the EU-ETS (methods: applied theory and numerical modelling)
• Energy efficiency in buildings (methods: econometrics and survey-based research)
• Public support for climate policies (methods: econometrics and survey-based research)

in climate and energy economics, starting on 01.09.2023 earliest.

The position is funded for up to 36 months. Remuneration is in accordance with the German public tariff scheme (TV-L Brandenburg), salary group E 13. This is a part-time position with a weekly working time of 30 hours. Appointment is conditional on approval by the funding agency.

Key responsibilities:

• Conduct research that is both policy-relevant and has high academic quality on one or more of the above topics
• Coordinate related project activities
• Disseminate project findings in formats suitable for decision makers (e.g. policy brief) and the broader public (e.g. blog posts)

Requirements:

• MSc in Economics or another social science with a quantitative orientation
• Profound knowledge in one or more of the above topics and related methods, and excellent analytical skills; knowledge of optimization software (GAMS or similar) is an asset
• Academic record that underlines to publish in top-ranked journals in the field of energy & climate economics and policy as well as related interdisciplinary journals

We expect:

• A high level of proficiency in oral and written English; a basic knowledge of German, or the willingness to acquire it
• Willingness to travel for work (project meetings, workshops etc.)
• Willingness to take over group responsibilities
• Entrepreneurial spirit and organisational talent

We offer:

• The chance to be part of an international, motivated and highly talented team
• Opportunity to collaborate with other leading research institutes in PIK’s broader network
• A stimulating working environment in an internationally recognised research institute on Potsdam's beautiful, historic Telegrafenberg campus, a short commuting distance from Berlin
• Flexi-time and mobile working (up to 40% of your hours)
• A collective pay scheme and associated benefits as well as a subsidized travel card

PIK values equality and diversity. We encourage applications without photo. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic and social origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, care responsibilities, or age. PIK seeks to increase the share of women in scientific positions and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. In cases of equal qualification and within the given legal scope, women will be given preference. PIK also encourages applications by parents returning from parental leave.

Please apply using our application form.
The review of applications will start on August 1. The position remains open until filled.

If you hold an international higher education qualification, please also submit the Statement of Comparability from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) with your application. In the case that you do not yet have a ZAB Statement of Comparability for your qualification, please be aware that you will need to request this if your application is successful. You can find further information on this website: https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education.html

For further information or to discuss the position please contact Dr. Michael Pahle at michael.pahle@pik-potsdam.de.