We are a young and dynamic technical university in the heart of Lusatia, developing practical, science-based solutions to addressmajor future challenges and global transformation processes.
Climate change and the loss of biodiversityare among the greatest and most urgentchallenges of our time - and agricultural landuse plays a central role in both crises. Thenewly established research group "MOTION-CB: Modelling Interactions for Sustainable Land Use Transformation - Climate Changeand Biodiversity" (https://www.b-tu.de/en/ag-landschaftsoekonomie) investigates how the landuse system can be transformed towards sustainability in the face of climate change.
As part of the project, two doctoral studentsand two postdocs work in an interdisciplinaryteam addressing key questions in land usetransformation. The group provides adynamic, collaborative and internationalwork environment with extensiveopportunities for scientific exchange - bothwithin the group and with leadinginternational scientists involved in the project.
The research group collaborates closely with the Chair of Environmental Economics with astrong focus on the theory and application ofeconomic methods for biodiversityconservation and land use adaptation (https://www.b-tu.de/en/fg-umweltoekonomie).
This offers further valuable opportunities forexchange with international doctoralstudents and postdocs.
In the "Economics of sustainable landscapes" group at the Faculty of Environment and Natural Sciences, the following position is to be filled:
Academic Staff Member (m/f/d) in the“Economics of sustainable landscapes"group
Your area of responsibility includes in
particular:
Research tasks:
Scientific work in the project “MOTION-CB: Modelling Interactionsfor Sustainable Land Use Transformation - Climate Change andBiodiversity”, including:
- conducting economic analyses of climate adaptation measureswith a special focus on synergies between agriculture, speciesconservation and carbon storage, with the aim of identifyingpolicy instruments that benefit both farmers and ecosystems
- design, implementation and analysis of three choiceexperiments with farmers to assess preferences and decision-making behavior in land use und er climate change
- writing three scientific articles as the basis for a cumulativedissertation
- preparing the dissertation based on the research workconducted
- presentation and publication of research results at conferencesand in scientific journals
- other administrative tasks related to research
Your requirements profile:
- completed university degree (Master’s degree / universitydiploma / equivalent) in a relevant field (economics, agriculturaleconomics/agricultural sciences with a focus on economics,environmental economics, environmental sciences withrelevant economic components or comparable)
The following knowledge is required:
- fluency in written and spoken English
- research skills, independence, flexibility, and stronginterpersonal and communication abilities.
The following knowledge is also an advantage:
- strong analytical skills and proficiency in statistical software (e.g., R, Matlab, Stata, or similar)
- experience conducting surveys, particularly choice experiments
- knowledge of agricultural sciences, agricultural policy andenvironmental economics or similar subject areas
- german language skills
What we offer!
- excellent conditions for academic qualification and research
- possibility of a research stay abroad for internationalnetworking and further academic training
- 30 days of vacation and flexible, family-friendly working hours
- option for remote work
- job ticket for public transportation
- comprehensive professional development and healthprograms
- and much more