Job Description

Conducting research for a changing society:
this is what drives us at Forschungszentrum Jülich. As a member of the Helmholtz Association, we aim to tackle the grand societal challenges of our time and conduct interdisciplinary research into a digitalized society, a climate-friendly energy system, and a sustainable economy. Work together with some 7,600 employees in one of Europe’s biggest research centres and help us to shape change!

Help shape the global energy transition with us at the Institute of Climate and Energy Systems - Jülich System Analysis (ICE-2)! Join our dedicated, diverse team in the field of integrated resource assessment and contribute your expertise in the area of material availability for energy system transformation. Take the opportunity to help build a new research group from the ground up in a young, dynamic environment. A high degree of creative freedom and active involvement in shaping your own research priorities (including as part of the current ERC Starting Grant project MATERIALIZE) are a matter of course for us. We are looking for a leader who can contribute their own ideas and wants to make a scientific impact.

Join our team at ICE-2 at the earliest possible date as a
Team Leader - Integrated Resource Assessment

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-orientated 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: https://go.fzj.de/LeadershipCulture In a large research institution like ours, science and administration work hand in hand. Our leadership model (https://go.fzj.de/leadershipmodel) 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 (https://go.fzj.de/near-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): https://go.fzj.de/bmi.tvoed
- ADDITIONAL BENEFITS: Benefit from attractive additional services such as a company pension scheme with employer contribution. In addition to your basic salary, you will receive an annual bonus and capital-forming benefits
- PERSPECTIVE: After a 2-year fixed-term contract, our goal is to hire you on a permanent basis. Let`s use this time to find out how well we fit together

In addition to exciting tasks and a collegial working environment, we offer you much more: https://go.fzj.de/benefits

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation/identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

The following links provide further information on diversity and equal opportunities: https://go.fzj.de/equality and on specific support options: https://go.fzj.de/womens-job-journey

We look forward to receiving your online application.

The job will be advertised until the position has been successfully filled. You should therefore submit your application as soon as possible.

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