Senior Researcher

vor 2 Wochen

Bonn, Deutschland Deutsches Institut für Entwicklungspolitik (DIE) Vollzeit

The German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS) is one of the world’s leading research institutions and think tanks for global sustainable development. It contributes, through research, policy advice and training, to finding answers to global questions affecting our future.

For work in two research projects on just energy transitions, IDOS Research Programme “Environmental Governance and Transformation to Sustainability” is looking for a

**Senior Researcher (f/m/diverse)**

Full time 100%, 39 hours/week

German public sector tariff, EG14 TVöD Bund

**Position No. 2023-C-01**

The position may be filled as soon as possible and is limited to 31 December 2025. A contract extension may be possible.

The senior researcher will strengthen IDOS’ climate governance team by contributing research and policy advice to the Klimalog project funded by the German Ministry of Economic Cooperation and Development (BMZ). In its current phase (2023-2025), the project focuses on analysing multilevel climate governance and policies of international cooperation that strive towards a climate-resilient and ecologically sensitive just transformation.

The senior researcher will conceptualize and conduct policy-oriented social science research on strengthening climate governance and climate policies in developing countries and with a focus on cities, urbanization and urban climate governance. The position is aimed at a senior researcher well-versed in theoretical and methodological social science discourses and with a strong interest in empirical analysis, including through case study research in a developing countries context as well as in policy advice.

**Qualifications and requirements**:

- Masters degree and a completed PhD (PhD thesis at least submitted) and very good grades in political science, international relations, human geography, development studies, sociology or related social sciences (PhD thesis at least submitted);
- Proven research experience in one or several of the following fields: climate change adaptation and/or mitigation policies, multilevel climate governance, urban climate governance, transnational climate policy and subnational climate action;
- Knowledge of cities as actors, change agents and social spaces, and a critical understanding of climate-development interlinkages at city level, including inter-sectoral and rural-urban linkages, co-benefits and trade-offs is an asset;
- Strong theoretical, conceptual and qualitative methodological skills; additional experiences with quantitative or mixed-method designs and an ability to source, compile and manage large and diverse datasets are assets;
- Empirical research or work experience in developing countries and at city level, especially in Africa or Asia, is an asset;
- Strong interest in translating research into policy advice and outreach at pertinent global, EU and German policy events, prior experiences are an asset;
- Excellent written and spoken language skills in English; an excellent command of German is a strong asset; a good command of another major international language is an asset;
- Eagerness to work in an interdisciplinary team and good communication skills;
- Willingness and aptness to travel abroad, including in countries with a tropical climate („Tropentauglichkeit“).

**We offer**:

- Flexible working hours with a weekly working time of 39 hours (100%).
- Possibility of mobile working (“Homeoffice”).
- Participation in research and policy advice activities in an experienced team.
- Possibility to use a subsidized job ticket and a good connection to public transport.
- Trainings for further professional development.
- Company pension scheme with the VBLU.
- Many more social and monetary benefits.

The IDOS offers an inspiring, family-friendly working environment at the interface of research and policy advice, with ample opportunities to engage in international discussions, political processes and scientific debates.

German Institute of Development and Sustainability (IDOS)
Tulpenfeld 6, 53113 Bonn
Telefon +49 (0)228 94927-0, Telefax +49 (0)228 94927-130

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