Postdoctoral – BIOTraces

About the Position

The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) is offering a 3-year postdoctoral position starting in December 2023 as part of the BIOTraces project. This project, funded by the European Commission, focuses on developing knowledge, tools, and novel approaches to enable transformative changes necessary for achieving a nature-positive society. The postdoctoral researcher will engage with diverse stakeholder networks in 9 European-based biodiversity initiatives in high-impact sectors such as agriculture & food, forestry, water, and urbanisation.

Responsibilities

• Helping coordinate the project’s activities at BC3 in close collaboration with other members, including supervision of junior researchers.
• Coordinating and carrying out extensive fieldwork in Vitoria-Gasteiz, including facilitation of participatory research actions, design and implementation of interviews and surveys, and active engagement with key stakeholders.
• Conducting literature reviews, and qualitative and quantitative data analysis.
• Coordinating the delivery of project reports (deliverables).
• Writing up results of the project in academic journals and policy briefs.
• Presenting the project in relevant meetings, workshops, and conferences.

Requirements

• PhD degree or demonstrated experience in a relevant discipline, including political science, political ecology, environmental sciences, geography, ecological economics, or other relevant social sciences and humanities field.
• Solid quantitative or qualitative skills, as well as excellent communication skills.
• Fluency in English and Spanish is required; working knowledge of Basque would be desirable.
• Strong motivation and research interest in transformative educational issues and an understanding of the social dimensions of climate change and environmental justice.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration and participatory research.
• Proven ability to work independently.

We Offer

• Interdisciplinary and inspiring work environment.
• Quiet and spacious workspaces.
• Possibility of participating in internal training and academic activities of the centre.
• 35-hour work calendar.
• 30 days of vacation per year.

Term of Contract

The position is for a period up to two years (December 2023 – Nov 2026) with a 6-months’ probation period based on performance.

Salary

The position will carry a competitive salary, matching the academic and professional profile of the applicant, and excellent work conditions.

Location

The candidate will be located at the Basque Centre for Climate Change, Leioa. The successful candidate will also be expected to spend some periods of time in Vitoria-Gasteiz while conducting fieldwork.

Application Procedure

Fill the form below and upload one PDF document with the following information:

1. A cover letter including one-page description of research interest and relevant experience.
2. A CV (maximum 2 pages).
3. Names and contact details of three people who could produce reference letters.

Deadline

The deadline for applications is November 23, 2023; candidate interviews will start as applications are received.

Informal enquiries can be made to Prof Unai Pascual ([email protected]) noting in the subject of the message “Postdoc BIOTRACES”. Please consider that only applications sent through the form included at the bottom of the BC3 web page will be considered (https://info.bc3research.org/job-offers/).