Postdoctoral Researcher for JustBioSolar Project
Job Vacancy
Research Field: Environmental science
Sub Research:
Job Summary
The postdoctoral researcher will conduct critical literature reviews on the main topics of the project and engage in transdisciplinary empirical research in the case study of the Basque Country. In addition, the postdoc will collaborate with the project partners towards making the case studies comparable to reach the joint deliverables of the project. More generally, the researcher will support Prof. Unai Pascual to achieve the scientific objectives of the project, to develop effective and efficient task management and to collaboratively work, publish and disseminate project findings. The Postdoctoral Researcher will undergo a six-month probation period.
Job Description & Benefits
Description:
Key responsibilities:
Conceptualization and development of a research design to analyse trade-offs of the green energy transition based on large-scale solar projects, biodiversity conservation and social justice.
Generate and analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
Carry out empirically-based research on a case study from the Basque Country using a mixed-based methodological approach including quantitative and qualitative research methods. This will involve applying a transdisciplinary approach, in turn requiring leading activities such as identifying and engaging with key stakeholders, conducting interviews ,leading and facilitating focus groups and stakeholder workshops.
Review and synthesize the available scientific and grey literature to support the conceptual and empirical research.
Day-to-day assistance for the management of the project at BC3 to fulfil expected project deliverables and milestones, and collaboration with other researchers of the project consortium.
Contribute to support communication and dissemination of project activities and outputs (including project meetings, conferences, deliverables).
Lead and contribute to research articles for publication in peer-reviewed international scientific journals.
Main requirements/skills:
PhD in social sciences related disciplines (e.g. political science, environmental psychology), interdisciplinary social-environmental field (e.g. geography, environmental/ecological economics, rural studies, development studies). Other degrees might also be evaluated.
Proven quantitative skills (e.g., statistics, econometrics, GIS), and/or in qualitative research methods (e.g., critical discourse analysis, content analysis).
Demonstration of a track record of peer-reviewed publications as well as the ability to initiate and complete original research.
Research experience and knowledge of the literature on any of these topics: green energy transition, biodiversity conservation, social-ecological frameworks, politics of nature conservation, rural development, and knowledge integration.
Fieldwork experience for primary data collection
Ability to coordinate and contribute to research teamwork and conduct transdisciplinary work with local stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent written and oral command of English.
Key responsibilities:
Conceptualization and development of a research design to analyse trade-offs of the green energy transition based on large-scale solar projects, biodiversity conservation and social justice.
Generate and analyse quantitative and qualitative data.
Carry out empirically-based research on a case study from the Basque Country using a mixed-based methodological approach including quantitative and qualitative research methods. This will involve applying a transdisciplinary approach, in turn requiring leading activities such as identifying and engaging with key stakeholders, conducting interviews ,leading and facilitating focus groups and stakeholder workshops.
Review and synthesize the available scientific and grey literature to support the conceptual and empirical research.
Day-to-day assistance for the management of the project at BC3 to fulfil expected project deliverables and milestones, and collaboration with other researchers of the project consortium.
Contribute to support communication and dissemination of project activities and outputs (including project meetings, conferences, deliverables).
Lead and contribute to research articles for publication in peer-reviewed international scientific journals.
Main requirements/skills:
PhD in social sciences related disciplines (e.g. political science, environmental psychology), interdisciplinary social-environmental field (e.g. geography, environmental/ecological economics, rural studies, development studies). Other degrees might also be evaluated.
Proven quantitative skills (e.g., statistics, econometrics, GIS), and/or in qualitative research methods (e.g., critical discourse analysis, content analysis).
Demonstration of a track record of peer-reviewed publications as well as the ability to initiate and complete original research.
Research experience and knowledge of the literature on any of these topics: green energy transition, biodiversity conservation, social-ecological frameworks, politics of nature conservation, rural development, and knowledge integration.
Fieldwork experience for primary data collection
Ability to coordinate and contribute to research teamwork and conduct transdisciplinary work with local stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. Excellent written and oral command of English.
Benefits:
Interdisciplinary and inspiring work environment.
35-hour week work calendar.
30 days of vacation per year.
Interdisciplinary and inspiring work environment.
35-hour week work calendar.
30 days of vacation per year.
Additional details:
https://www.bc3research.org/en/job_offer/postdoctoral-researcher-for-justbiosolar-project/
https://www.bc3research.org/en/job_offer/postdoctoral-researcher-for-justbiosolar-project/
Job Details
Program:
No
SESAM Number:
Type of Contract:
Temporary
Status:
Hours/Week:
35
Company:
BC3
Location:
Leioa
BIZKAIA
SPAIN
Organization Contact
Name:
BC3 - Basque Centre for Climate Change
Type:
Research Laboratory
Dept/Lab:
Address:
Parque CientÃfico de la UPV - Bº Sarriena, s/n - Edificio Sede, 1-planta 1ª E-48940 Leioa SPAIN
Email:
Website:
Phone/Fax:
Ph: +34 944 014 690
