Job Advertisment: Researcher SuperSustain

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.

IDOS Research Programme  “Transformation of Economic and Social Systems“  is looking for a

Researcher (f/m/diverse) - Position No. 2024-B-02

Part time 70%, 27,3 hours/week,

German public sector tariff, EG13 TVöD Bund according to qualifications

40.800  – 58.500 Euro gross (70%)

The  position may be filled as of 01 September 2024 and is currently limited until 30 June 2026.

The position is part of the research project SuperSustain – The role of supermarkets as key agents in systems of sustainable consumption and production, and the project "Socio-ecological transformation of the economy". The candidate will focus on the transition to a sustainable economy in countries in the Global South and North, among others in Germany, the U.S., and Turkey. He/she/they will investigate the determinants of sustainable consumption and consumer behaviour, and the role of supermarkets in shaping this behaviour. The researcher will be part of a team working on the transition to a Green Economy. We are looking for a person who can, based on excellent scientific research, independently formulate and communicate policy recommendations.

Qualifications and requirements:

• a Master with excellent grades in one of the following areas: behavioural economics, social, environmental or consumer psychology, marketing, or other sciences with behavioural or consumption focus; PhD in behavioural or consumer sciences is an asset;
• In-depth knowledge and research experience in the area of sustainable consumption research; knowledge on the role of supermarkets is an asset;
• Knowledge in and experience with quantitative research methodologies, in particular, the analysis of survey and experimental data in Stata; knowledge of experimental methods and experience in experiment and/or survey design is an asset;
• Experience in translating research results into policy advice is an asset;
• Fluent written and spoken English, good command of German is an asset;
• Willingness and aptness to travel abroad, including countries with a tropical climate („Tropentauglichkeit“).;

We offer:

• Flexible working hours with a weekly working time of 70% (27,3 hours/week)
• Possibility of mobile working (“home office” up to 60%)
• Possibility to use a subsidised Deutschland-Job-Ticket for only €23.28/month and good access to public transportation;
• Special annual payment in accordance with TVöD Bund;
• Up to 30 days annual leave plus 6 days company leave
• 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.

In the case of equal qualification, physically challenged persons will be given preference. We want to promote the diversity of our employees and would like applications from women, men and diverse people.

For further questions, please contact Dr. Anna Pegels (anna.pegels@idos-research.de).

Applications with the position number2024-B-02 with detailed documents (cover letter, curriculum vitae, relevant certificates) must be submitted exclusively via application portal by 21 July 2024. The expected date for interviews is during the week of 12 August 2024.

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