The UFZ Department Biodiversity and People is part of the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig. The center is located in Leipzig and is operated as a consortium of the University of Leipzig together with the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research - UFZ. It also receives support from the Max Planck Society, the Leibniz Association and the Free State of Saxony.
Place of work
Leipzig, iDiv, some fieldwork in Berlin
Working time
100 % (39 h / week)
The job position is available for full-time or part-time employment.
Contract limitations
limited contract
/ 3 years, option for prolongation
Salary
Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.
Contact
Your contact for any questions you may have about the job: Prof. Dr. Aletta Bonn
aletta.bonn[at]idiv.de
+49 341 9733153
Your application
Please submit your application via our online portal with your cover letter, CV (please omit your photo, age, or marital status) and relevant attachments.
Diversity and Inclusion
The UFZ has a strong commitment to diversity and actively supports equal opportunities for all employees regardless of their origin, religion, ideology, disability, age or sexual identity. We look forward to applications from people who are open-minded and enjoy working in diverse teams.
The UFZ
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an
excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of
the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research
seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural
resources.
The job
The UFZ Department Biodiversity and People is part of the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig. The center is located in Leipzig and is operated as a consortium of the University of Leipzig together with the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research - UFZ. It also receives support from the Max Planck Society, the Leibniz Association and the Free State of Saxony.
Your tasks
Quantitative analyses, empirical work and conceptual synthesis in the fields of biodiversity and human health
Application of statistical approaches to data integration and systematic evaluation of heterogeneous biodiversity and health data, including citizen science data and epidemiological health cohort data
Empirical and experimental research on nature-based social prescribing programmes of health interventions
Active collaboration with NGOs, agencies and other stakeholders at local, national and international level
Development of scientific collaborations and attraction of third party project funding
Co-supervision of PhD students and MSc/BSc students
Publication of results in international peer reviewed journals and presentation at conferences
We offer
The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity
Your profile
Completed PhD degree in biology, ecology, psychology or health sciences ideally coupled with experience in the field of biodiversity research; good publication record
Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; proficiency in advanced statistical methods
Experience in conducting and analysing surveys; experience with psychological tests
Experience in analysis of epidemiological health cohort data desirable
Experience in database management, scientific programming (R) and data visualization
Interest to work in an interdisciplinary team and ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders essential; Experience in organizing workshops desirable
Experience in third-party project acquisition, project management and successful implementation desirable
Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; German desirable
Excellent team player; high motivation and good organisational skills
Attracted by the opportunity to develop a scientific research program in our department
Postdoc (f/m/x) Biodiversity and Health