Research Assistant - Kassel, Deutschland - Universität Kassel

Universität Kassel

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Kassel, Deutschland

vor 3 Wochen

Geschrieben von:

Lena Wagner

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Beschreibung

The University of Kassel is a modern and growing University with round about students. It has an extraordinary wide section with expertise of nature, technique, culture and society.

University of Kassel, Section International Agricultural Policy and Environmental Governance

Research Assistant (m/w/d), EG 13 TV-H temporary, part-time (currently 20 hours per week)

Closes:
Date of Hire: as soon as possible

Reference: 36238

Part-time position with half the working hours of a full-time employee. This is a fixed term-position of three years with the possibility of extending the contract for a further two years (position for academic qualification corresponding to - 65 HHG i. V. m. - 2 Abs. 1 Satz 1 WissZeitVG; opportunity for PhD project).

Tasks:

Scientific collaboration in research and teaching of the section of International Agricultural Policy and Environmental Governance at University of Kassel
Autonomous and collaborative development and execution of research together with the head of section and other team members on the role of governance and institutions in the implementation of agroecological strategies in the food system and broader transformation of the food system and/ or the way the organic farming sector in Germany and the EU address challenges of the climate and biodiversity crises, of price spikes and agroecology
Research areas preferably Germany, Europe, North and East Africa
Preparation of individual and collaborative scientific publications with the aim to fulfilling the requirements of a PhD.
Teaching (3 credits per term/ 2 SWS) in the areas of International Agricultural Policy and Environmental Governance and related to research focus
Contribution to developing the section and its administration

Requirements:

Very good knowledge of the English language required, fluent broth written and spoken also proficiency in German
Excellent degree in social sciences (political science, geography, sociology, economics, sustainability science, agricultural economics, etc.)
Expertise and interest in researching the role of governance and institutions in agroecology, transformation and/ or organic farming
Relevant experience with quantitative, qualitative and interdisciplinary research methods
Ability to work in a team with own initiative, team spirit
Flexibility and willingness to gather primary data

Advantageous:

Research experience ideally in relevant fields
Relevant publications
Good knowledge of institutional approaches and environmental and resource economics, political sciences
Good knowledge of current debates about the transformation of the food system, agroecological transition and the organic farming sector
Interest in conceptual work and method development
Experience in working with external agencies in formal and informal contexts

Our offer:

As an employee of the University of Kassel
- you will be offered an interesting and diverse range of tasks within the framework of a modern and ambitious university,
- you will be part of an interdisciplinary team with a good and collegial working atmosphere,
- you will have the opportunity to participate in professional and interdisciplinary further education measures,
- your workplace is centrally located in the city of Kassel with good public transport connections, which you can currently use for free.

In addition, you will benefit from the advantages of employment in the public service such as:

an additional company pension (VBL),

- an optional child supplement in accordance with TV-Hessen, a family-friendly university (including childcare for emergencies),
- an annual bonus
- an entitlement to capital-accumulation benefits,
- a promotion of voluntary commitment,
- low-cost participation in university sports and a full range of fitness activities as part of Unifit, as well as workplace health management.

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The University of Kassel is very interested in the professional satisfaction of its employees.

It is distinguished as a family-friendly university and, in the interests of equal opportunities, strives to offer everyone the same opportunities for development and to counteract existing disadvantages.

It promotes the Family Welcome Service and also the Dual Career Service for positions that are scientifically and academically filled.

One of the strategic goals of the University of Kassel is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching.

Applications from women are therefore particularly welcome. Seriously handicapped and equivalent applicants are given preference if they have the same suitability, qualifications and professional performance. Full-time positions are generally divisible (except when filling civil servant positions). Applications indicating the Position Number, which may be in digital form, should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel, Germany q