The UFZ
The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission: Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.
The job
The UFZ Department Biodiversity and People is part of the German Center for Integrative Biodiversity Research (iDiv) Halle-Jena-Leipzig. The center is located in Leipzig and is operated as a consortium of the University of Leipzig together with the Martin Luther University Halle-Wittenberg, the Friedrich Schiller University Jena and the Helmholtz Center for Environmental Research - UFZ. It also receives support from the Max Planck Society, the Leibniz Association and the Free State of Saxony.
Your tasks
1. Quantitative analyses, empirical work and conceptual synthesis in the fields of biodiversity and human health
2. Application of statistical approaches to data integration and systematic evaluation of heterogeneous biodiversity and health data, including citizen science data and epidemiological health cohort data
3. Empirical and experimental research on nature-based social prescribing programmes of health interventions
4. Active collaboration with NGOs, agencies and other stakeholders at local, national and international level
5. Development of scientific collaborations and attraction of third party project funding
6. Co-supervision of PhD students and MSc/BSc students
7. Publication of results in international peer reviewed journals and presentation at conferences
We offer
8. The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
9. The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
10. Firstclass integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
11. Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
12. Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
13. Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
14. Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
15. A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity
Your profile
16. Completed PhD degree in biology, ecology, psychology or health sciences ideally coupled with experience in the field of biodiversity research; good publication record
17. Strong quantitative and qualitative analysis skills; proficiency in advanced statistical methods
18. Experience in conducting and analysing surveys; experience with psychological tests
19. Experience in analysis of epidemiological health cohort data desirable
20. Experience in database management, scientific programming (R) and data visualization
21. Interest to work in an interdisciplinary team and ability to liaise with a variety of stakeholders essential; Experience in organizing workshops desirable
22. Experience in third-party project acquisition, project management and successful implementation desirable
23. Excellent oral and written communication skills in English; German desirable
24. Excellent team player; high motivation and good organisational skills
25. Attracted by the opportunity to develop a scientific research program in our department