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Universität St.Gallen
Postdoctoral Researcher in Social Sciences, Horizon Europe Project (4 years) (m/f/d)
St. Gall
PART TIME
August 16, 2024
Postdoctoral Researcher in Social Sciences, Horizon Europe Project (4 years) (m/f/d)
Your tasks
- work on a new Horizon Europe Project (Research and Innovation Action) which seeks to contribute to a sustainable and resilient agroforestry system across Africa. The project will generate evidence for management of agroforestry systems via (i) stakeholder engagement and agroforestry profiling, (ii) creating user-friendly databases for optimal plant and animal selection, (iii) impact assessment of agroforestry systems and practices on ecosystem services and human health, (iv) agroforestry digital tools, crowdsourcing app, and collaboration platform, (v) demonstration sites as agroforestry lighthouses, raising awareness and carbon farming businesses, and (vi) training activities, sustainability plan and supporting AU-EU cooperation.
- conduct socio-economic assessments of agroforestry systems and evaluate the societal co-benefits of agroforestry systems and eco-friendly practices linked with economic impacts.
- contribute to assessing existing inequalities in agroforestry decision-making and raising regional awareness to shift stakeholder perspectives on agroforestry and mitigate gender inequalities.
- co-create user-oriented training activities and design awareness raising activities for a climate neutral African Union.
- submit papers to peer-reviewed journals and present at international scientific conferences and project meetings (e.g., in Africa).
- apply for external research funding (e.g., SNSF, Horizon Europe, private foundations/enterprises).
- engage in collaborations in an interdisciplinary environment.
- assist with research, organisational and administrative tasks and activities as needed.
- mainly work in their office on a daily basis.
Your profile
- Ph.D. degree in Sociology, Anthropology, African studies and/or Education
- Knowledge of and experience in the African region are an asset.
- Strong interest in academic research and proficiency in quantitative and (to a lesser degree) qualitative research methods.
- Experience conducting and managing research projects (in the African region).
- Track record of international publications, third-party funding and engagement in academic bodies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German language skills are an asset.
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in an interdisciplinary and international research team.
- Motivated by personal and team accomplishments, flexible, efficient, reliable.
Position is subject to finale project approval.
Please apply with a copy of your most recent curriculum vitae (including current or expected degrees and results of all university or otherwise relevant examinations), a motivation letter describing the reasons for wishing this postdoc position in the given area (1-2 pages) and the names of two to three academic referees.
For more information, please contact PD Dr. Sabine Hoidn (sabine.hoidn@unisg.ch).
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