Postdoctoral Researcher in Social Sciences, Horizon Europe Project (4 years) (m/f/d)
Your tasks
- work on a new Horizon Europe Project (Research and Innovation Action) which seeks to contribute to a sustainable and resilient agroforestry system across Africa. The project will generate evidence for management of agroforestry systems via (i) stakeholder engagement and agroforestry profiling, (ii) creating user-friendly databases for optimal plant and animal selection, (iii) impact assessment of agroforestry systems and practices on ecosystem services and human health, (iv) agroforestry digital tools, crowdsourcing app, and collaboration platform, (v) demonstration sites as agroforestry lighthouses, raising awareness and carbon farming businesses, and (vi) training activities, sustainability plan and supporting AU-EU cooperation.
- conduct socio-economic assessments of agroforestry systems and evaluate the societal co-benefits of agroforestry systems and eco-friendly practices linked with economic impacts.
- contribute to assessing existing inequalities in agroforestry decision-making and raising regional awareness to shift stakeholder perspectives on agroforestry and mitigate gender inequalities.
- co-create user-oriented training activities and design awareness raising activities for a climate neutral African Union.
- submit papers to peer-reviewed journals and present at international scientific conferences and project meetings (e.g., in Africa).
- apply for external research funding (e.g., SNSF, Horizon Europe, private foundations/enterprises).
- engage in collaborations in an interdisciplinary environment.
- assist with research, organisational and administrative tasks and activities as needed.
- mainly work in their office on a daily basis.
Your profile
- Ph.D. degree in Sociology, Anthropology, African studies and/or Education
- Knowledge of and experience in the African region are an asset.
- Strong interest in academic research and proficiency in quantitative and (to a lesser degree) qualitative research methods.
- Experience conducting and managing research projects (in the African region).
- Track record of international publications, third-party funding and engagement in academic bodies.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; German language skills are an asset.
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in an interdisciplinary and international research team.
- Motivated by personal and team accomplishments, flexible, efficient, reliable.
Position is subject to finale project approval.
Please apply with a copy of your most recent curriculum vitae (including current or expected degrees and results of all university or otherwise relevant examinations), a motivation letter describing the reasons for wishing this postdoc position in the given area (1-2 pages) and the names of two to three academic referees.
For more information, please contact PD Dr. Sabine Hoidn (sabine.hoidn@unisg.ch).
Inspirational Work Environment
Executive Education
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Family & Career
Equal Opportunities
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Inspirational Work Environment
At the HSG, as Europe's leading business university, we operate in an entrepreneurial environment where you will meet highly qualified, ambitious experts - both regionally and internationally. For example, you benefit from a modern IT infrastructure and, in our library via HSGswisscovery, from nationwide access to the wealth of scientific information available.
Executive Education
We support internal and external executive education opportunities. Our internal executive education programme offers you a practical, dedicated and didactically mature transfer of knowledge in the form of seminars, e-learning, coaching and collegial advice. We support task-specific external training and executive education financially as well as with regard to the time required.
Network
We promote our culture of cross-functional collaboration and create space for forging valuable relationships - also with external partners. Regular exchanges and internal events help to strengthen these relationships and make them long-lasting.
Family & Career
We provide our employees with flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week. As a family-friendly employer, we offer part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave and a subsidised crèche, as well as support with childcare during the vacations.
Equal Opportunities
The University enables equal opportunities for all employees and students. This applies to degree courses and work, as well as academic careers, university management positions and the reconciliation of studies, work and private commitments. We are committed to this with various measures in the areas of teaching, research, administration and the Presidency.
Fit and Healthy
We help you stay fit and healthy. In addition to our diverse range of sports activities at the university, most of which are free of charge, and campaign weeks for corporate health management, we also offer you fruit in the workplace. In our canteen you will find a wide selection of freshly prepared meals - from vegetarian to fish dishes - at discounted prices.
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