Postdoctoral Researcher in Global Energy Transition Modeling

Vor 6 Tagen

Potsdam, Brandenburg, Deutschland POTSDAM-INSTITUT FÜR KLIMAFOLGENFORSCHUNG Vollzeit

Job Summary:

We are seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). The successful candidate will work on global energy transition scenario analysis with the integrated assessment model REMIND.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Coordinate the global energy transition scenario analysis with the integrated assessment model REMIND.
  • Develop and validate the global REMIND model together with other researchers working with the REMIND model.
  • Analyze sector transitions in the light of national and international climate policy efforts as well as technological progress in key mitigation technologies.
  • Participate with the REMIND model in international research efforts to explore energy transformation pathways in line with the Paris Climate Goals.
  • Collaborate with national and global modelling teams from around the world and participate in stakeholder dialogues.

Requirements:

  • Post-graduate degree (PhD/Dr) in economics, physics, mathematics, engineering, operations research, environmental sciences or a related field.
  • Experience with integrated assessment modeling of climate change.
  • Excellent analytical skills and interest in theoretical and applied modeling.
  • Programming experience, knowledge of R and/or GAMS are assets.
  • Demonstrated experience in publishing and presenting scientific work.

We Expect:

  • The ability to work independently and on your own initiative.
  • A methodical and systematic approach.
  • Structured and goal-oriented thinking.
  • Capacity to familiarise yourself quickly with new topics.
  • Creativity and openness to new approaches.
  • Reliability and a high level of motivation.
  • A high level of competence in oral and written English.
  • Willingness to travel for work (project meetings, workshops etc.).
  • Capacity for teamwork and organizational talent.

We Offer:

  • The chance to be part of a creative, interdisciplinary team developing the internationally recognized model REMIND.
  • A unique environment to push the integrated assessment modeling of climate impacts, energy and land use, and sustainable development to a new frontier.
  • Opportunities for direct stakeholder engagement and high-level policy advise to use your research to make a difference.
  • A stimulating working environment in an internationally recognised research institute on Potsdam's beautiful, historic Telegrafenberg campus, a short commuting distance from Berlin.
  • Flexi-time and mobile working (up to 40% of your hours).
  • Opportunities for cooperation with PIK's national and international network of leading climate & economic research institutes and think tanks.
  • A collective pay scheme and associated benefits as well as a subsidized travel card.

PIK values equality and diversity. We encourage applications without photo. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of ethnic and social origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, care responsibilities, or age. PIK seeks to increase the share of women in scientific positions and therefore explicitly encourages women to apply. In cases of equal qualification and within the given legal scope, women will be given preference. PIK also encourages applications by parents returning from parental leave.

Please apply directly using our application form clearly specifying the position you are applying for by providing the reference given above. Application documents should comprise a letter of motivation, CV, relevant certificates and transcripts, as well as an indication of references. Please upload only one pdf file. We expect the job interviews to happen around mid July 2023.

If you hold an international higher education qualification, please also submit the Statement of Comparability from the Central Office for Foreign Education (ZAB) with your application. In the case that you do not yet have a ZAB Statement of Comparability for your qualification, please be aware that you may be asked to apply for one if your application is successful. You can find further information on this website: https://www.kmk.org/zab/central-office-for-foreign-education.html

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