Georg-August-Universität Göttingen - GRK 2654
Location
Göttingen | Germany
Job description
The positions involve interdisciplinary research on questions related to “Sustainable Food Systems”. Food and agriculture are playing key roles for many of the global challenges such as poverty, undernutrition, obesity, climate change, and biodiversity loss. It is obvious that the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) cannot be achieved without major changes in food production, distribution, and consumption. But what types of changes are useful and how these changes can be implemented politically, economically, and socially are open questions that will be addressed in the RTG, focusing on both rich and poor countries. The Program is implemented in cooperation with the International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI) in Washington DC and KU Leuven in Belgium. The positions are based in Göttingen (Germany), but will require international travel for data collection and exchange with collaborators. As part of our work-life-balance strategy, financial support for childcare costs during travel is possible. Successful candidates will have an outstanding Master’s degree (or equivalent) in food and agricultural economics, development economics, general economics, sustainability studies, (food) marketing, or related social sciences disciplines, strong analytical skills, experience with relevant statistical methods, proven interest in topics related to sustainable food systems, strong computer skills, and excellent command of the English language. We also expect successful candidates to be active team players in the RTG. Experience with data collection in an international context will be a plus. We offer An international, interdisciplinary, flexible and motivating work environment, A great team to work with, The possibility to pursue your own career development, Mentoring by advanced researchers, Advanced career support. Recruitment procedure The University of Göttingen is an equal opportunities employer and places particular emphasis on fostering career opportunities for women. Qualified women are therefore strongly encouraged to apply in fields in which they are underrepresented. The University has committed itself to being a family-friendly institution and supports their employees in balancing work and family life. The mission of the University is to employ a greater number of severely disabled persons. Applications from severely disabled persons with equivalent qualifications will be given preference. Please submit your application until 20 March 2024. Further details regarding the application material and the information how submit the application including more information about the RTG and comprehensive FAQ pages can be found on our website: Please note: With submission of your application, you accept the processing of your applicant data in terms of the data-protection law. Further information on the legal basis and data usage is provided in the Information General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) Wirtschaftswissenschaften, Management, Verwaltung Umwelt Ernährung Agrar, Forst Umwelt Ernährung Wissenschaftlicher Mitarbeiter, wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin Forscher, Forscherin, Researcher Lehre & Forschung, Wissenschaft Universität Teilzeit
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