Research Associate for the Project “Nuclear Justice and Gender in the South Pacific ” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG (2 positions)

Research Associate for the Project “Nuclear Justice and Gender in the South Pacific ” § 28 Subsection 3 HmbHG (2 positions)InstitutionFaculty of Mathematics, Informatics and Natural Sciences, Department of Earth System Sciences, Institute of GeographySalary levelStart date01.10.2024, fixed until 30.09.2027 (This is a fixed-term contract in accordance with Section 2 of the academic fixed-term labor contract act [Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz, WissZeitVG]).Application deadline19.07.2024Scope of workpart-timeWeekly hours75 % of standard work hours per weekYour responsibilitiesDuties include academic services in the project named above. Research associates may also pursue independent research and further academic qualifications. They may also pursue doctoral studies outside of working duties.The project “Nuclear Justice and Gender in the South Pacific” is funded by the German Federal Foreign Office and aims to conduct in-depth socio-ecological research on the interactions of the impacts of nuclear weapon tests and climate change in the South Pacific with a focus on environmental (in)justice and gender. In addition to generating scientific knowledge, the project seeks to develop conceptual guidelines for gender-transformative support of affected regions and people, as well as to establish institutional scientific partnerships in the study region.Your duties include independent research within the thematic and regional scope of the project. Academic qualification through the preparation of a dissertation is strongly desired. Further tasks include assisting in the organization of project-specific events, the publication and presentation of research results in the scientific community, and the establishment of scientific partnerships in the study region.Your profileA university degree in a relevant field.For the two open positions, we particularly welcome applications from early career researchers with strong regional and/or thematic connections to the South Pacific who have the capacity and motivation for extended research stays in the study region. Ideally, you have a Master’s degree in human geography, sociology, social anthropology, environmental science, gender studies, peace and conflict studies, political science, or related disciplines. Furthermore, we seek open-minded candidates with an interest in new theoretical approaches and a willingness to contribute to and work in a cross-cultural working environment.Further desired qualifications include: academic or non-academic encounters with the topics of nuclear justice and/or environmental justiceproficiency in English and another language spoken in the study regionexperience with qualitative and/or ethnographic research methods As a central element of this project is the conduct of your own doctoral research, we kindly ask you to outline your research ideas (max. 2 pages) and submit it with your application documents.We offerReliable remuneration based on wage agreementsContinuing education opportunitiesUniversity pensionsAttractive locationFlexible working hoursWork-life balance opportunitiesHealth managementEducational leave30 days of vacation per annumThe project is led by Prof. Dr. Benno Fladvad and Dr. Janina Dannenberg and is embedded in a broader working group working at the intersection of climate security and environmental justice. Our project team is in its foundational phase, so you will have the opportunity to influence its working culture with your individual perspectives and ideas. We strive to incorporate the demand to decolonize research into our practice and consider ourselves as constantly learning and working towards a non-discriminating and empowering research environment.Universität Hamburg—University of Excellence is one of the strongest research educational institutions in Germany. Our work in research, teaching, educational and knowledge exchange activities is fostering the next generation of responsible global citizens ready to tackle the global challenges facing us. Our guiding principle “Innovating and Cooperating for a Sustainable Future” drives collaboration with academic and nonacademic partner institutions in the Hamburg Metropolitan Region and around the world. We would like to invite you to be part of our community to work with us in creating sustainable and digital change for a dynamic and pluralist society.Severely disabled and disabled applicants with the same status will receive preference over equally qualified non-disabled applicants.