Researcher Preview

The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research institutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent interdisciplinary research.- For the PREVIEW Project PIK is offering a**Researcher position** Preview** (M/F/d)**
- (Position number: 78-2024 Researcher Preview)- in the field of climate and conflict, starting on **01.03.2025**.- The position **is funded until November 2025**. Remuneration is in accordance with the German public tariff scheme (TV-L Brandenburg), salary group E 13. This is a part-time (75%) position with a weekly working time of 30 hours per week.- **Key responsibilities**:

- You will strengthen the Future Lab “Security, Ethnic Conflicts and Migration” by performing original quantitative research in the field of climate and environmental economics using econometric analysis, and writing scientific papers. In particular, you will contribute to the development of a climate-conflict vulnerability index, especially with conceptual work and quantitative research. You will prepare reports, analyses, concept papers and briefings in English and will interact with scientific partners and stakeholders within the project. You will also engage in conceptualizing a follow-up scientific project on climate and conflict.**Requirements**:
We require a higher degree (M.Sc.) in environmental, climate and/or development economics, econometrics, or a comparable field of study
- Proven knowledge and experience in the field of climate change impacts, and peace and security (at least 5 years of work experience)
- Proven experience in quantitative research (at least 3 years of work experience)
- Experience in conceptualizing research projects
- Experience in working with citation databases and literature research
- Strong analytical skills and expertise in quantitative research (ideally econometrics) and data analyzing in R and Stata
- Experience in writing reports, policy briefs and proposals
- Experience in project management and/or the organization of events is an advantage

**We expect**:

- Demonstrated ability to analyse complex phenomena from different perspectives
- A methodical and systematic approach
- High level of competence in oral and written English
- Clear and well accessible work documentation
- Structured and goal-oriented thinking
- Capacity to familiarise yourself quickly with new topics
- Creativity and openness to new approaches
- High reliability
- Capacity for teamwork
- Organisational talent

**We offer**:

- The chance to be part of a creative, interdisciplinary team,
- 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 50% of your hours),
- A collective pay scheme and associated benefits as well as a subsidized travel card or a Deutschland-Ticket Job.For further information or to discuss the position please contact Simon Merschroth.