Researcher Position on Advancing Democracy Worldwide by Computer Supported Debates about Global Challenges
The Global Climate Forum (GCF) is a non-profit organization with headquarters in Berlin, Germany. At GCF we directly and exclusively promote scientific research on global challenges like climate change, financial crises, and the erosion of the ideal of democracy. GCF attaches particular importance to the diversity of opinions, for which it aims to provide a platform in the newly emerging global field of governments, local decision-makers, companies, social movements and scientific institutions.
The GCF research process Green Growth investigates complex socio-economic-ecological dynamics leading to win-win options that overcome poverty and unemployment while achieving climate neutrality.
To strengthen our team, we are looking for a
Researcher
(working on a Ph D, part-time work and 40 hours/week are possible)
Tasks:
· Contribute to at least two research initiatives within the Green Growth team (topics are the future of the German car industry, future freshwater supply, forest protection, and deliberative democracy) by:
o Gathering and working with qualitative and/or quantitative data with a detective mind,
o helping to design computer models and writing code for simulation
o managing interactions with bureaucratic institutions
o documenting administrative data arising in the Green Growth team
o moderating group discussions and doing interviews,
o contributing to reports and research papers.
Profile:
· university degree in one of the following fields:
o Social science, sustainability science, economics, computer science,
o Depending on the accompanying skill set and experiences, applicants with other backgrounds like engineering, mathematics, and natural sciences may be considered,
· Key skills for this position include:
o Curiosity and ability to interpret qualitative and quantitative data,
o Communication skills and ability to handle controversial discussions,
o Programming and conceptualization complex processes and risks,
o Managing teamwork
o Administering information flows
o Ability to read and contribute to English language research papers (German is a plus),
· As well as:
o Ability and willingness to work across disciplines and projects,
o Familiarity with current economic and political debates,
o Responsible, thorough, and structured way of working,
o High degree of flexibility, willingness to learn, commitment and ability to work in a transdisciplinary team.
Conditions:
The researcher position offers a rare opportunity for creative research that may lead to a Ph D thesis. The position has a duration of 12 months (full time and part time are possible), depending on success the position may be prolongued. A competitive salary will be paid according to profile. The position might involve international travel. When scientifically appropriate, periods of flexible teleworking are feasible.
We offer the opportunity to work in a high-profile, internationally recognized research institute within a global network of world-leading researchers on social and economic aspects of climate change, as well as national and international organizations. The successful candidate will join a young, friendly, and highly motivated transdisciplinary small team, professional, dealing with bureaucracies without being one. The office lies in the heart of Berlin, at the Mercator Center, which unites a range of research institutes and NGOs. The researcher will further benefit from the high-level international network of GCF. The Global Climate Forum is committed to equal opportunities, diversity, and integration. Berlin is an interesting, lively city, The GCF address is Global Climate Forum e.V., Neue Promenade 6, 10178 Berlin, Germany.
The deadline for applications is August 31, 2024 – fast applications may get special attention (without later ones be ignored. Please send your application via email to Carlo.Jaeger@globalclimateforum.org (chair of GCF) and cc to Andreas.Haupt@globalclimateforum.org, with the subject line “Application for researcher position at GCF on international computer supported debates”. The application shall consist of a single PDF-file including a motivation letter, copy of certificates, a complete CV, questions – about the job as well as the world – that you find intriguing, the earliest possible starting date, as well as two possible referees.
For further information ask questions in your application mail and read “Climate Change and Global Choices” on the GCF homepage (www.globalclimateforum.org).
Art der Stelle: Vollzeit, Teilzeit
Arbeitsort: Vor Ort
Bewerbungsfrist: 31.08.2024