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working hours:
Fulltime
time limit:
limited until 31.12.2027
remuneration:
E13
start:
as soon as possible
application deadline:
until 2025-10-16
place of work:
Cottbus

We are a young and dynamic technical university in the heart of Lusatia, developing practical, science-based solutions to address major future challenges and global transformation processes.

The Chair of Decarbonization and Transformation of Industry (DTI) is set up with the support of the German Federal Ministry for Economic Affairs and Energy (BMWE) at the Faculty of Economics, Law and Society in BTU to scientifically accompany the transformation processes in Germany. The research & teaching profiles of DTI focus on a multidimensional socio-technological-economic-ecological-political (STEEP) assessment of industrial production and processes of energy- and carbon-intensive industries. It builds a bridge between engineering, business management and social sciences as well as creates a basis for intersectoral communication and cooperation at the nexus of science, industry, politics and society to support the decarbonization and transformation of energy- and carbon-intensive industries towards a low carbon, resource efficient, secure, circular and sustainable production. For more information, please visit DTI’s website: https://www.b-tu.de/en/fg-dekarbonisierung

In the Chair of Decarbonization and Transformation of Industry at the Faculty of Economics, Law and Society the following position is to be filled:

Post-Doctoral Research Associate (m/w/d)

Part-time employment is also possible. Following the third-party funded project, further funding for the position will be considered.

Task

Your area of responsibility includes in
particular:

Teaching activities, including:

  • Participation in the fulfillment of the Chair's teaching tasksaccording to content and methodological guidelines, currently,among other things, for the Environmental and ResourceManagement (BA, MA) and Transformation Studies (MA) degreeprograms, to impart specialist knowledge, practical skills, andinstruction in the application of scientific methods
  • Participation in the preparation and implementation of teaching activities and examinations as well as supervision of student theses and projectwork
  • Other teaching-related administrative tasks

Research activities, including:

  • Scientific work within the research foci of the Chair including participation in the preparation and execution of research projects as well as presentation and publication activities according to international standards
  • Own in-depth scientific work with the opportunity for individual qualification (i.e., Habilitation)
  • Other research-related administrative tasks
Profile

Your requirements profile:

  • a completed academic university degree as defined by the TV-L pay scale (accredited master/university diploma or equivalent in business administration, economics, social sciences, environmental sciences, industrial engineering or comparable)
  • a completed doctorate degree/PhD in a discipline relevant to the research foci of the Chair

The following knowledge is required:

  • methodological skills for empirical research
  • didactic skills
  • very good language skills in English and German

The following knowledge is also an advantage:

  • Academic experience in the scientific area of the Chair or related areas as well as international experiences

You possess the following personal skills:

  • social skills, strong ability to work scientifically, self-management skills, resilience, flexibility, ability to work in ateam as well as strong communication skills
Offer

What we offer!

  • excellent conditions for academic qualification and research
  • 30 days of vacation and flexible, family-friendly working hours
  • option for remote work
  • job ticket for public transportation
  • comprehensive professional development and health programs
  • and much more

Take your chance and shape the future together with us!