PhD Position - Extreme events as "windows of opportunity" for the heat transition? - An investigation of attitudes in the population towards household-based heat supply options

Your Job:

• Development of socio-technical research questions
  
• Development of evidence-based decision recommendations for political, economic and civil society actors
  
• Presentation of scientific results at national and international conferences
  
• Publication of results in renowned scientific journals
  

Your Profile:

• Excellent master`s degree in the field of social sciences, economics or a comparable field of study
  
• Knowledge in the field of quantitative data analysis
  
• Motivation to work on the topics of domestic heating and energy transition
  
• Independent and structured way of working
  
• Willingness to work collaboratively in an international and interdisciplinary team
  
• Very good command of German and English
  
• Flexibility and ability to work under pressure
  

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 offer ideal conditions for you to complete your doctoral degree:

• A highly motivated working group as well as an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe’s largest research establishments
  
• The opportunity to produce a doctoral thesis within 3 years through professional supervision and internal support services
  
• Outstanding scientific and technical infrastructure
  
• Opportunity to participate in (international) conferences and project meetings
  
• Flexible work (location) arrangements, e.g. remote work
  
• A large research campus with green spaces, offering the best possible means for networking with colleagues and pursuing sports alongside work
  
• Further development of your personal strengths, e.g. through an extensive range of training courses; a structured program of continuing education and networking opportunities specifically for doctoral researchers via JuDocS, the Jülich Center for Doctoral Researchers and Supervisors: https://www.fz-juelich.de/en/judocs
  
• Targeted services for international employees, e.g. through our International Advisory Service
  

The position is for a fixed term of 3 years, with possible long-term prospects. Pay in line with 50% of pay group 13 of the Collective Agreement for the Public Service (TVöD-Bund) and additionally 60 % of a monthly salary as special payment („Christmas bonus“). Pay higher than the basic pay may be possible. Further information on doctoral degrees at Forschungszentrum Jülich including our other locations is available at: https://www.fz-juelich.de/gp/Careers_Docs

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.