Researcher in The Field of Bioeconomy and The - Karlsruhe, Deutschland - Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft

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Karlsruhe, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Lena Wagner

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Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung
You want to help shape the transformation to the bioeconomy and the agro-food system?
You want to do independent research and work on a PhD?
You enjoy working as part of a team, want to expand your professional network and accompany what is happening internationally in terms of policy in the bioeconomy?
- and evidence-based consultation gives our employees unique access to national and international stakeholders in politics and business.

The position in the Competence Center Emerging Technologies and available at the earliest opportunity. The Competence Center deals with the identification, evaluation and design of new technology developments and socio-technical transformations.


What you will do

  • You will do a PhD in the doctoral program at Fraunhofer ISI, which is based on a fouryear contract. Writing your dissertation takes place at the intersection of project work and your own independent research with a strong focus on current issues in applied research.
  • You will work mainly in an EU Horizon Europe Project on shaping governance in the bioeconomy (SHAPING BIO Shaping the future bioeconomy across sectoral, governmental and geographical levels). This project is coordinated by Fraunhofer ISI and conducted in collaboration with nine European partners. Among other things, you will analyze vertical and horizontal policy coordination in the bioeconomy and contribute to developing proposals to improve the conditions for innovations in the European bioeconomy and agrofood system.
  • In addition, you will work on other projects on socioeconomic and policy issues within the fields of bioeconomy and agriculture/food.

What you bring to the table

  • You already have a very good academic university degree (Master) in political science, economics, social sciences or a comparable field of study.
  • You have experience or a strong interest in the bioeconomy and/or the agrofood system.
  • You also have experience or are especially interested in innovation and transformation processes.
  • You must have good written and spoken German and very good written and spoken English language skills, and must be able to present your research results in a convincing manner, both in writing and orally.

What you can expect

  • The doctoral program at Fraunhofer ISI has close links to the research topics and projects of the Competence Center. It consists of an orientation phase and the subsequent dissertation phase.
  • Working as a team: You work independently and take on responsibility in highly motivated teams. Our flat hierarchy promotes our employees' autonomous approach to work.
  • Infrastructure: Our workplaces are equipped with the latest technology.
  • Personal development: We help you to advance both your career and your personal development through extensive and targeted training and career programs.
  • Compatibility of work and family life: A good worklife balance is important to our employees. Fraunhofer ISI offers flexible working hours and the opportunity for telework. To support you, we have cooperation agreements with childcare facilities close to the institute as well as offering emergency childcare and homecare/eldercare.
  • Equal opportunities and diversity: Different experiences and backgrounds are the driving force behind creative ideas and concepts and thus for innovations. We consider diversity to be an enrichment for the work at Fraunhofer. We try to make our teams as balanced as possible made up of different genders, age groups, cultures, and disciplines.


With its focus on developing key technologies that are vital for the future and enabling the commercial utilization of this work by business and industry, Fraunhofer plays a central role in the innovation process.

As a pioneer and catalyst for groundbreaking developments and scientific excellence, Fraunhofer helps shape society now and in the future.

Tamara Striebel, HR Representative

Fraunhofer Institute for Systems and Innovation Research ISI

Requisition Number: 61941
Application Deadline: 01/15/2023