Scientist specializing in the quantitative evaluation of (macro)economic impacts related to energ...
- Employer
- Helmholtz Association of German Research Centres
- Location
- Jülich
- Closing date
- 11 Jun 2023
Job Details
IEK-STE - Systemforschung und Technologische Entwicklung
Area of research:
Scientific / postdoctoral posts
Job description:
Your Job:
- Maintain, and update quantitative methods for assessing economic impacts of the energy transition at the national and regional levels
- Develop dynamic and multisectoral economic models to gain insights into complex systems and inform decision-making
- Design and evaluate scenarios that focus on energy systems and structural change, assessing their potential impact
- Develop and evaluate transformation paths that are necessary to address the challenges posed by climate change
- Present research findings at national and international conferences, utilizing effective communication skills to convey insights clearly and succinctly
- Publish research results in reputable scientific journals to share knowledge and contribute to the advancement of the field
Your Profile:
- Possession of a master`s degree, ideally with a PhD, in economics or a related discipline from a reputable university
- Strong knowledge in econometrics / applied quantitative methods, with the ability to apply this knowledge to real-world problems
- Proficiency in data analysis and programming using at least one statistical program such as R, Python, or similar programming languages
- Capability to acquire third-party funded projects to support research activities
- Skills in publishing research results in relevant scientific journals
- Excellent command of English, both spoken and written
- Understanding of the German language is an asset
- Willingness and ability to collaborate effectively in an international, interdisciplinary team environment
- High level of flexibility, adaptability, and the ability to work under pressure, while also demonstrating a strong commitment to achieving research goals
Our Offer:
We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:
- A highly motivated working group as well as international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe`s largest research establishments
- Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
- Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
- Comprehensive training courses and individual opportunities for personal and professional further development
- Extensive company health management
- Ideal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly corporate policy
- Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
- A full-time position with the option of slightly reduced working hours, 30 days of annual leave and an attractive regulation for bridging days
- Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
We offer you an exciting and varied role in an international and interdisciplinary working environment. The position is for a fixed term of 3 years, with possible long-term prospects. Salary and social benefits will conform to the provisions of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) depending on the applicant’s qualifications and the precise nature of the tasks assigned to them.
We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.
This research center is part of the Helmholtz Association of German Research Centers. With more than 42,000 employees and an annual budget of over € 5 billion, the Helmholtz Association is Germany's largest scientific organisation.
Company
The Helmholtz Association contributes to solving major challenges to assure the future of our society. With more than 39,000 people on staff in 18 national research centres, the Helmholtz Association is Germany’s largest scientific organization. The name Helmholtz stands for concerted research in which networks form the key principle behind inquiring thought and action. Concerted research is efficient and flexible.
The profile of the Helmholtz Association
The Helmholtz Association performs cutting-edge research which contributes substantially to solving the grand challenges of science, society and industry. To succeed in meeting these responsibilities, Helmholtz concentrates its work in six research fields: Energy, Earth and Environment, Health, Key Technologies, Matter, as well as Aeronautics, Space and Transport. Within each of these fields, research programs are developed by our scientists and regularly evaluated by renowned international experts. Their evaluation forms the basis for the programme-oriented funding that is allocated to Helmholtz research. Within the six research fields, Helmholtz scientists cooperate with each other and with external partners – working across disciplinary, organizational and national borders.
Promoting young academics
Helmholtz scientists, a high-performance infrastructure and modern and efficient research management are the ingredients to the Helmholtz Association‘s success and global impact.
Promoting young researchers is a major priority for the Helmholtz Association. Its qualification schemes for young researchers are geared mainly towards PhD students, postdocs and young managers. The Helmholtz Association has set high standards for its talent management. Its strategy begins with targeted recruitment of highly qualified staff at all levels, followed by comprehensive support aimed at further developing their potential. Ensuring equal opportunities is an essential element in all talent management activities undertaken by the Helmholtz Association.
The Helmholtz Graduate Schools and Research Schools at almost all Helmholtz Centres provide doctoral students with the general and specific skills and training they need, as well as ample opportunity to network with other working groups. The period following a doctorate is decisive in determining the direction and success of a scientific career. For this reason, we are about to establish Career Centers for postdoctoral researchers in the Helmholtz centres and a mentoring programme for especially gifted PostDocs in order to foster career orientation. This equips young researchers with the skills they need to go on to head a Helmholtz Young Investigators Group, for example. As a Young Investigator Group leader, junior scientists can independently set up their own group to conduct research in their specialist field.
Within its talent management strategy, the Helmholtz Association pays special attention to the increased recruitment of talented female scientists both from Germany and abroad. To this end, there are currently two funding programs supporting this policy ‘Funding of first-time appointments of excellent women scientists (W2/W3)’ and ‘Funding to recruit top-level international women scientists (W3)’.
The increasing complexity of the content, structures and framework conditions of scientific work today requires researchers to organise their projects, their employees and, of course, themselves in a highly professional and effective way. In response to these demands, we have set up the Helmholtz Management Academy to provide junior leaders in science with professional management training. Furthermore, the Helmholtz network provides a platform for the alumni of the Helmholtz Management Academy and Mentoring programme to come together and share their experiences of leadership, career development and lifelong learning.
- Location
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Berlin
Berlin
10178
DE
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