• Master’s degree in a related field of economics, engineering, or social sciences.

Essential skills:

• Knowledge of and hands-on experience with dynamic systems modeling, such as system dynamics or agent-based modeling.
• Knowledge of a system dynamics modeling software (preferably Vensim, or Stella, Power Sim, Any Logic etc.,).
• Fluency in English (written and spoken); good presentation skills; and experience writing publications.

Desirable:

• Experience in integrated assessment modeling; with models representing human behavior such as social diffusion, innovation adoption, epidemics or behavior change; with facilitation of participatory modeling activities.
• Programming ability, ideally in Python, R, or a similar language.
• Domain knowledge in demand-side mitigation, the role of food and energy consumption choices in climate change mitigation, and the role of psychosocial factors in behavioral changes.
• Experience with Git Hub and version control systems.

IIASA offers an interdisciplinary and international workplace, and the possibility to interact with researchers of different nationalities, with strong ties to a world-wide network of research institutions engaged in environmental systems research. The successful candidate must be able to work in, and have respect for, an intercultural environment, and IIASA core values.

The successful candidate should be available to take up the position as soon as possible in 2024. We offer an initial fixed-term, full-time employment contract for one year, with the possibility for extension thereafter.
Eligible applicants wishing to work part-time hours may be considered.
Duties will be carried out at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg, near Vienna in Austria (some travel necessary).
The successful candidate will be appointed in accordance with the IIASA profiles for research careers.

WE OFFER

• The possibility to contribute to environmental sciences for sustainability and global wellbeing.
• Career development perspectives.
• An international atmosphere and pleasant working environment in a historic market town surrounded by green areas.
• An attractive salary which is exempt from income tax in Austria and negotiable, based on the qualifications, skills and experience of the selected individual and at least EUR 39,825.00 gross per annum (subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security).

IIASA salaries are:

• Not directly comparable with other employers in Austria, due to the unique legal status and privileges granted to IIASA.
• Subject to the principle of income aggregation (Progressionsvorbehalt in German).

OTHER BENEFITS

• Educational subsidies for children of school age enrolled in private schools in Austria.
• A generous annual leave entitlement.
• Relocation allowances and paid home leave for employees in scientific and professional categories hired from international locations.
• The possibility to work up to 100 days per year in home office (within Austria).
• Assistance for newcomers to Austria with visa, work and residency permit applications.
• Support finding accommodation in Austria.

IIASA is committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion within its workforce. This is reflected in our IIASA core values and the IIASA Gender Equality Plan (GEP). We encourage qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to . In the case that candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to applicants from countries where IIASA has a Member Organization.

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.