Postdoc (f/m/x) "Legal instruments for healthy soils in Europe"

Place of work

Leipzig, allows mobile working

Working time

65%

Contract limitations

limited contract / 4 years

Salary

Remuneration according to the TVöD public-sector up to pay grade 13 including attractive public-sector social security benefits.

Contact

Your contact for any questions you may have about the job:
Jessica Stubenrauch
+49 341 6025 2455
Moritz Reese
+49 341 6025 1987

Your tasks

The successful candidate is part of the SOILPROM Project. This Horizon Europe project aims to develop upgraded models to assess the impact of soil pollution by relevant pollutants on soil functions and related ecosystem services, supported by a qualitiative governance analysis towards healthy soils in Europe. Considered pollutants are heavy metals, pesticides, microplastics, per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS), and nutrients of which a relevant selection should be included in the legal analysis.

The appointment is subject to the approval of the third-party funding provider.

The successful candidate will:

• Compile a comprehensive overview of the relevant legal approaches at selected national, European and international policy level that influence soil use and are able to prevent and reduce soil pollution
• Provide concrete proposals on how existing legislation can be developed more effectively
• develop a set of recommendations for policymakers and use-cases stakeholders (i.e. land users)
• Synthesise findings in an appropriate manner and contribute to international publications in peer-reviewed scientific journals
• Contribute to the preparation of policy briefs.
•  Join the SOILPROM project meetings
• Help to organize a stakeholder workshop at Helmholtz-Centre for Environmental Research
• Communication and dissemination of results to various audiences, from the scientific community at international conferences, to relevant stakeholders of SOILPROM and society

We offer

• 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
• Firstclass 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

Your profile

• PhD in law or political science
• advanced knowledge/skills in European environmental law
• English language proficiency
• excellent team work and presenting capabilities in a multidisciplinary, international team
• the following experiences are beneficial but not mandatory:
  • experiences in comparative law studies,
  • experience in publishing and presenting research findings in peer-reviewed journals and at scientific conferences,
  • other than English language skills, preferably German

To apply, please submit a motivation letter, CV, academic certificates and transcripts.