MAIN TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

Develop new mitigation options and other thematic modules for global or regional analysis in the above domains, incl. data analysis and processing
Contribute to methodological and structural development of the GLOBIOM model for better integration with Integrated Assessment Models such as those used in IPCC assessments
Review and implement land-based climate change mitigation policies representation in GLOBIOM, and conduct forward-looking analysis, incl. policy impact assessments
Publish relevant results in peer-reviewed journals and participate in scientific conferences and workshops
Contribute to project deliverables, reports, stakeholder communication
In line with the team spirit that prevails at IIASA, the incumbent may occasionally work on other tasks assigned by their superiors, that might not be directly related to this appointment but where the post holder has relevant experience and skills, and/or a shortage of immediate personnel capabilities requires such.

QUALIFICATIONS:

PhD degree, or a master's degree combined with relevant research experience in agriculture or development economics
Experience with large scale applied economic models, either at sector level or in the general equilibrium framework (proficiency in GAMS advantage)
Experience with large datasets processing and spatial analysis would be advantageous (R or equivalent)
Capacity to take upon novel topics and lead them to successful completion within strict timelines
Demonstrated ability to publish scientific articles and produce policy-relevant reports on model applications
A degree of flexibility and willingness to travel
Fluency in English and good presentation skills
IIASA offers an interdisciplinary and international workplace and the possibility to interact with researchers of different nationalities, with strong ties to a world-wide network of research institutions engaged in environmental systems research. The successful candidate must be able to work in, and have respect for, an intercultural environment.

APPOINTMENT TERMS

The selected candidate should be available to take up the position in May 2021 or as soon as possible thereafter. We will offer an initial full-time (40 hours per week), fixed term employment contract for three years, with the possibility for extension thereafter. There may be a possibility to consider part-time working hours.

Duties will be carried out at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg, near Vienna in Austria. This position is classified as a ''Scientific level'' post.

WE OFFER

A minimum gross annual full-time salary of EUR 44,472.00

The advertised salary is:

Negotiable, based on the qualifications, skills and experience of the selected individual
Subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security
Not directly comparable with other employers in Austria, due to the unique legal status and privileges granted to IIASA
Subject to the principle of income aggregation (Progressionsvorbehalt in German).

With my best regards,