Team Leader - Integrated Resource Assessment

Organisation/Company Forschungszentrum Jülich Research Field All Researcher Profile Leading Researcher (R4) Final date to receive applications 19 Jan 2038 - 03:14 (UTC) Country Germany Type of Contract To be defined Job Status Other Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Not funded by a EU programme Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Area of research:

Executive posts

Your Job:

• Strategic development of the research field on material availability in global energy system transformations, building on the content of the ERC Starting Grant
• Independent project management of research projects for the timely and results-oriented management of scientific work
• Technical and disciplinary leadership of the scientific team, including mentoring and career development of doctoral candidates and students
• Publication of research results in high-ranking journals and active networking at the national and international level

Are you enthusiastic about modeling and analyzing material systems? Do you have innovative ideas on how to make the energy transition a success—and would you like to play an active role in shaping research that matters? Then apply now! We look forward to welcoming committed colleagues who will work with us to develop solutions.

Your Profile:

• The prerequisite for this scientific leadership position is an above-average PhD in energy system modeling, material flow analysis, or a related field, and a corresponding master`s degree
• You have extensive experience in industrial ecology and material flow analysis and are confident in programming, preferably in Python
• Extensive experience in the successful acquisition, management, and leadership of third-party funded projects (national/international), ideally including knowledge of EU funding programs
• Excellent publication record in internationally recognized, peer-reviewed journals and at relevant conferences
• Proven leadership experience with students or doctoral candidates is an advantage
• English skills at least on a C1 level, German skills are very advantageous

Our

Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• LEADERSHIP & DEVELOPMENT:
  We provide targeted support for your leadership skills—with an extensive portfolio of individual training courses and a wide range of networking opportunities:  In a large research institution like ours, science and administration work hand in hand. Our leadership model (  ) provides details on the definition of the role of managers
• WORK-LIFE BALANCE:
  Optimal conditions for balancing work and private life, as well as a family-friendly company policy. The option of flexible working (in terms of location) is generally available after consultation and in line with upcoming tasks and (on-site) appointments
• VACATION:
  You will receive 30 days of vacation plus additional days off (e.g. between Christmas and New Year`s)
• FLEXIBILITY:
  Flexible working time models, including options close to full-time (  ) or job sharing (two qualified employees share a full-time position), allow you to customize your working hours
• HEALTH & WELL-BEING:
  Your health is important to us. You can look forward to a comprehensive occupational health management program with a wide range of offerings—e.g., a beach volleyball court, running groups, yoga classes, and much more. In addition, our company medical service and an experienced social counseling team are available to assist you on site
• SUPPORT FOR INTERNATIONAL EMPLOYEES:
  Our International Advisory Service makes it easier for international employees to get started
• FAIR REMUNERATION:
  Depending on your existing qualifications and the tasks assigned to you, you will be classified in pay grade 14 of the TVöD-Bund (Collective Agreement for the Public Service). All information about the TVöD-Bund collective agreement can be found on the BMI website (pay scale table on page 69 ff. of the PDF download):
• ADDITIONAL BENEFITS:
  Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer…