Qualifications and skills
Qualifications and skills
- A PhD degree (or equivalent) in agricultural economics, food security, sustainable development, geography or other relevant field(s).
- Ability to write scientific articles and contribute to science-policy reports.
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Experience conducting agricultural economic analysis at country level and in global contexts is essential.
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Experience identifying and pre-processing novel open-source data inventories.
- Knowledge of spatial, econometric and mathematical modeling (optimization) methods is essential.
- Knowledge of Integrated modeling, specifically at farm level is essential. Experience will be considered an asset.
- Proficiency in analyzing international trade of agricultural products.
- Excellent English language communication and writing skills are necessary, and proficiency in other languages an asset.
- IIASA offers an interdisciplinary and international workplace, and the possibility to interact with researchers of different nationalities, with strong ties to a world-wide network of research institutions engaged in environmental systems research. The successful candidate must be able to work in, and have respect for, an intercultural environment, and IIASA core values.
appointment terms
appointment terms
The successful candidate should be available to take up the position in May 2024 or as soon as possible thereafter. We offer an initial fixed-term, full-time employment contract for one year, with the possibility for extension thereafter.
Eligible applicants wishing to work part-time hours may be considered.
Duties will be carried out at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg, near Vienna in Austria (up to 100 days per year home office working within Austria possible).
The successful candidate will be appointed in accordance with the IIASA profiles for research careers.
WE OFFER
- The possibility to contribute to environmental sciences for sustainability and global wellbeing.
- The opportunity to deepen and improve knowledge and scientific profile.
- Career development perspectives.
- An international atmosphere and pleasant working environment in a historic market town surrounded by green areas.
- An attractive salary which is exempt from income tax in Austria and negotiable, based on the qualifications, skills and experience of the selected individual and at least
EUR 39,825.00 for R1 researchers
EUR 51,894.00 for R2 research scholars (gross per annum subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security).
IIASA salaries are:
- Not directly comparable with other employers in Austria, due to the unique legal status and privileges granted to IIASA.
- Subject to the principle of income aggregation (Progressionsvorbehalt in German).
OTHER BENEFITS
- Educational subsidies for children of school age enrolled in private schools in Austria.
- A generous annual leave entitlement.
- Relocation allowances and paid home leave for employees in scientific and professional categories hired from international locations.
- 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.