Researcher in land-energy nexus topics

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  • Added Date: Friday, 21 March 2025
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Researcher in land-energy nexus topics

The Agriculture, Forestry, and Ecosystem Services (AFE) Research Group, within the IIASA Biodiversity and Natural Resources (BNR) Program is looking for a researcher to contribute to the Spatially-explicit Energy and LAnd system InfrastRUcture optimization model (SELARU modelling framework) supporting research on follow-up topics related to Indonesia's clean energy transition assessment (see more).

background

The AFE Research Group strives to generate knowledge and develop state-of-the-art modeling tools with the objective of advancing the scientific community and supporting policy stakeholders in their effort to better understand and manage global and regional land systems.

To complement the ongoing research agenda on nature-based climate solutions, AFE addresses topics related to the land-energy nexus to investigate land system implications of varying energy system transition options and identify potential synergies for specific climate change mitigation measures/policy recommendations.

Main tasks and responsibilities

The possibility to work up to 100 days per year in home office (within Austria). Assistance for newcomers to Austria with visa, work and residency permit applications. Support finding accommodation in Austria.

Further details here.

About IIASA

IIASA is committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion within its workforce. This is reflected in our IIASA core values and the IIASA Gender Equality Plan (GEP). We encourage qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply. In the case that candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to applicants from countries where IIASA has a Member Organization.

Further Information

For further information about this opportunity please contact

Ping Yowargana AFE Senior Research Scholar


For general information about working at IIASA, contact: recruitment@iiasa.ac.at

Applications

We invite you to submit your application in English by clicking on the apply button.

Please include

A cover letter outlining your motivation and fit to the position. Your CV. The contact details of three reference givers.

Deadline for receipt of applications: 17 April 2025

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