- Contribute actively to the research of the SPES Project, especially on topics related to the analysis of drivers of sustainability transitions and the implications for wellbeing.
- Support the collection of relevant international data at the micro and macro level. Prepare and managing data sources for the project.
- Conduct statistical analyses on sustainability transitions and wellbeing implications.
- Develop scenarios in close collaboration with different project stakeholders.
- Carry out research that advances the state-of-the-art on the topic, present the results at relevant conferences and workshops, and publish it in peer reviewed journals.
- Actively engage with other researchers in the POPJUS Program and across IIASA programs in establishing joint research projects.
- 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.
- PhD in quantitative social sciences, statistics, economics, demography, sociology or other related field(s).
- Extensive empirical research experience in the social sciences, including demonstrated experience in developing research plans, collecting and managing data, and carrying out statistical analyses.
- Proven competence in statistics/econometrics. Experience with relevant statistical packages, e.g., R, STATA or Python. Experience in demographic modeling, population projections or scenario building advantageous.
- Experience with data processing and the handling of large-scale datasets at the micro and macro level. Skills in the handling of geospatial data are desirable.
- Track record in research and publication output corresponding to the career stage of the successful candidate.
- Interest in the topic of sustainable transitions and human development. Experience working in this area of research is desirable.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
- Innovative and critical thinking. Proven independence in conducting research.
- Willingness to engage with stakeholders in communicating and devising research and willingness to engage in capacity building efforts.
- 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.
- 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).
- Educational subsidies for children of school age enrolled in private schools in Austria.
- A generous annual leave entitlement.
- 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.
- 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.
Company
Location
Laxenburg - Austria
Job type
Full-Time
Python Job Details
Research Scholar – sustainability transitions, development, and wellbeing
iiasa social cohesion, health and wellbeing (SHAW) research group
The IIASA Population and Just Societies (POPJUS) Program is looking to recruit a researcher for the Social Cohesion, Health and Wellbeing (SHAW) Research Group to work on the "Sustainability Performance, Evidence, and Scenarios" (SPES) Project. The successful candidate will have a strong quantitative background enabling them to study factors supporting transformation processes, and explore potential implications for wellbeing.
background
background
The IIASA POPJUS Program strives to produce empirical-based research focusing on human and social dimensions of global change processes. With human population and behavior being one of the key drivers of transformational change toward sustainable and resilient societies, the program applies and develops innovative approaches and perspectives to study population phenomena that include population aging, health and human wellbeing, human capital formation, and migration drivers and patterns. Insights into current and future population sizes, structures, and distributions are fundamental to understanding human impacts on ecosystems and simultaneously, the impact of environmental changes on human wellbeing differentiated by sub-populations. Within the POPJUS Program, The SHAW Research Group comprehensively addresses health and human wellbeing in its multiple dimensions. SHAW provides empirically based evidence and measures that can be used to assess human development progresses. The group explores the role of transformations and global change processes, including demographic transitions and climate change, and their implications for social cohesion, health, and wellbeing worldwide.
the project
The overall objective of the SPES project is to develop a novel integrated framework on sustainability transitions based on theoretical, empirical and policy insights to reconcile productivity enhancement and value-generation with inclusiveness and environmental protection. Using interdisciplinary methods, SPES aims to generate new knowledge and evidence about the nexus between economic growth, human flourishing, and sustainability, considering four central pillars of sustainable human development: productivity, equality, sustainability, and participation. The approach of SPES is grounded in the increasing consensus that economic growth, despite being an important driver to improve wellbeing, is not automatically equivalent to sustainable human development, but has to be understood within social and environmental boundaries.
the POSITION
The successful candidate will join the Sustainability Performance, Evidence, and Scenarios (SPES) Project (project duration January 2023 – Dec 2025) and support the project team with the empirical analysis of drivers of sustainability transitions and resulting implications for wellbeing using international micro and macro level data and innovative statistical and econometric methods. Furthermore they will support the development of scenarios that are suitable to assess future sustainability transitions and to understand enabling and disabling factors and policy implications.
main tasks and responsibilities
main tasks and responsibilities
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS
SKILLS, QUALIFICATIONS, AND REQUIREMENTS
appointment terms
appointment terms
The selected candidate should be available to take up the position in March 2023 or as soon as possible thereafter. We offer an initial fixed-term, full-time (40 hours per week) employment contract for one year, with the possibility of extension for a further two years thereafter.
Eligible applicants wishing to work part-time hours will also 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 in accordance with their corresponding profile in the IIASA researcher profiles.
WE OFFER
A gross annual, full-time salary of:
minimum EUR 44,204.00 (for R2 research scholars)
In addition:
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:
Dr. Roman Hoffmann, Research Group Leader, SHAW.
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:
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