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Company

International Institute for Ap

Location

Laxenburg - Austria

Job type

Full-Time

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Deadline: 18 October 2022
59-2022

59-2022

Researcher - air pollutant emission mitigation

IIASA Pollution management research group

The Pollution Management (PM) Research Group, within the IIASA Energy, Climate and Environment (ECE) Program is looking to recruit a motivated and talented researcher to work on air pollutant emission inventories and mitigation assessment, within a team modeling and analyzing the multiple benefits of environmental policy interventions.

background

The Pollution Management (PM) Research Group at IIASA is exploring the multiple benefits of measures to reduce air pollution and greenhouse gases emissions, to inform decision makers about policy interventions that simultaneously meet multiple policy targets.

Its Greenhouse gas – Air pollution Interactions and Synergies (GAINS) model identifies cost-effective portfolios of measures that reduce the health effects of human exposure to ambient and indoor air pollution and contribute to climate and development targets. The model has been operationalized at various spatial scales; from global, continental, national scales down to city level assessments.

main tasks

  • Work on validation and critical evaluation of GAINS emission assessments and their future outlook against nationally reported as well as peer reviewed emission inventories and projections at various spatial scales.
  • Process, maintain and interpret large data sets.
  • Interact with national and industrial experts working on emissions, mitigation techniques, regulations and policies addressing air pollution.

  • Contribute to report writing and publish research in peer reviewed journals.

  • In line with the team spirit that prevails at IIASA, the incumbent may occasionally work on other tasks assigned by their superiors, that might not be directly related to this appointment but where the post holder has relevant experience and skills, and/or a shortage of immediate personnel capabilities requires such.

qualifications, experience and experience

  • A university (or equivalent) degree in engineering, specifically environmental engineering or physics/chemistry or related field(s).

  • Experience in development and evaluation of air pollutant and greenhouse gas emission inventories for the purpose of reporting and/or modeling.
  • Experience in, and the ability to, interpret local, national, and regional (e.g., EU) pollution related legislation.
  • Familiarity with the EU (NECD), UNECE LRTAP Convention, and UNFCCC emission reporting as well as respective guidelines, including emission factor guidebooks is desired.

  • Experience working in, or with, developing countries will be considered and asset.

  • Proficiency with programming and/or statistical software such as Python, R or Matlab, as well as experience with relational (SQL-based) databases would be beneficial.

  • Full proficiency in English as working language, excellent interpersonal, networking and communication skills.

  • The ability to think critically and independently about own research, and write in a clear and concise manner, and to present factual, data-driven information.

  • Able to demonstrate initiative and work independently as well as in close collaboration with the rest of the team.

  • IIASA offers an interdisciplinary and international workplace, and the possibility to interact with researchers of different nationalities, with strong ties to a world-wide network of research institutions engaged in environmental systems research. The successful candidate must be able to work in, and have respect for, an intercultural environment, and IIASA core values.

appointment terms

The selected candidate should be available to take up the position as soon as possible (preferably in 2022).

We offer an initial fixed-term, one year, full-time (40 hours per week) employment contract with the possibility of extension thereafter. Eligible applicants wishing to work part-time hours may be considered.

Duties will be carried out at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg, near Vienna in Austria (up to 100 days per year home office working within Austria possible).

The successful candidate will be hired as either a researcher(R1) or a research scholar(R2) according to the criteria described in the IIASA profiles for research careers.

WE OFFER

A gross annual, full-time salary of minimum:

EUR 33,924.00 for R1 researchers

EUR 44,204.00 for R2 research scholars

IIASA salaries are:

  • Exempt from income tax in Austria
  • Negotiable, based on the qualifications, skills and experience of the selected individual.
  • Subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security.
  • Not directly comparable with other employers in Austria, due to the unique legal status and privileges granted to IIASA.
  • Subject to the principle of income aggregation (Progressionsvorbehalt in German).

In addition

  • Educational subsidies for children of school age enrolled in private schools in Austria.
  • A generous annual leave allowance.
  • Moving and settlement allowances and paid home leave for employees in scientific and professional categories hired from international locations.
  • Assistance for newcomers to Austria with visa, work and residency permit applications.
  • Support finding accommodation in Austria.
  • The option to become a member of a wide range of IIASA clubs such as the tennis, music, soccer, and “women in science” club - to name but a few.

Further details here.

About IIASA

IIASA is committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion within its workforce. This is reflected in our IIASA core values. We encourage qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply. In the case that candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to applicants from countries where IIASA has a National Member Organization (NMO).

Further Information

For further information about this opportunity please contact:

Zbigniew Klimont, Research Group Leader, PM Research Group


For general questions about working at IIASA, please contact:
[email protected]


Applications


To apply for this opportunity, you will need to provide the following documents in English:

  • A cover letter outlining your motivation for and fit to the position
  • A detailed Curriculum Vitae
  • The names, addresses (including e-mail), and telephone numbers of two work-related reference givers.
  • At least one letter of recommendation.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 18 October 2022

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