Scientist; f​/m​/x Methods of sustainability assessment Helmholtz-Centre Environmental Resea

We are hiring! For my working group ISAS (Integrated Sustainability Assessment of Societal Systems and Bioeconomy), I’m looking for a new colleague to join us on data engineering for sustainability assessment, monitoring, and alternative economic accounting systems.

If you have a strong background in Python and databases with interest in systems sciences, LCA, GIS, and input-output analysis, we’d love to hear from you. Join our young, dynamic interdisciplinary team in a 75% E13 position for 1.5 years with options for extension.

The Helmholtz Centre for Environmental Research (UFZ) with its 1,100 employees has gained an excellent reputation as an international competence centre for environmental sciences. We are part of the largest scientific organisation in Germany, the Helmholtz association. Our mission:
Our research seeks to find a balance between social development and the long-term protection of our natural resources.

The ISAS working group (Integrated Sustainability Assessment of Societal Systems and Bioeconomy) within the Department SANA (System Analysis and Sustainability Assessment) is seeking a committed research associate to join as soon as possible to work on a research project. The project develops and applies innovative methods of sustainability assessment to explore the social-ecological transformation of regions.

• Develop and integrate automated data workflows and intelligent algorithms to create a prototype tool for bioeconomy sustainability monitoring
• Apply and further develop methods for regional holistic sustainability assessment of production systems, considering ecological, social, and economic indicators
• Implement research data management and APIs for LCA software and geodata infrastructure (GDI) web applications
• Present results in presentations, reports, and scientific publications

• The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
• The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
• First class integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
• Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
• Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
• Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the ‘International Office’
• Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
• A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity

• Completed Master’s degree in computer science, economics, or engineering
• Excellent knowledge and experience in Python, Java, and SQL-Basic understanding of sustainability and systems sciences, LCA, GIS and input-output analysis
• Knowledge in machine learning and AI is an advantage
• Interdisciplinary knowledge and interest at the interface of computer science, environmental, and social sciences
• Good proficiency in German and English, spoken and written
• Independent working style and strong problem-solving skills