Research Associate in Systemic Sustainability | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in in systemischer Nachhaltigkeit

Job Summary

This role offers an exciting opportunity for a Postdoctoral Research Associate to contribute to cutting-edge research in systemic sustainability at the Senckenberg Institute for Plant Diversity in Jena, Germany. The successful candidate will synthesize knowledge on global and regional systemic sustainability, focusing on biodiversity, the impact of agriculture on terrestrial ecosystems, and the effects of environmental boundary exceedance on food security. Key responsibilities include quantifying, modeling, and projecting biodiversity indicators under various climate and land-use change scenarios, as well as assessing UN Sustainable Development Goals and planetary boundaries. This position involves interdisciplinary collaboration within the Leibniz Lab "Systemic Sustainability," publishing scientific papers in international journals, and presenting research findings to both scientific and public audiences. It requires strong analytical skills, expertise in macroecological or biogeographical analyses, and a passion for addressing critical societal challenges at the intersection of biodiversity, climate, agriculture, and nutrition.