Download Principal Social Scientist at the EFI Bonn Office, Germany

The European Forest Institute
is now seeking a
Principal Social Scientist
at the EFI Bonn Office, Germany
The European Forest Institute (EFI) is an international organisation established by European States. EFI
undertakes forest research and policy support at pan-European and global levels. EFI’s Headquarters is located
in Joensuu, Finland. EFI has several offices across Europe, and project offices in Malaysia and China. The Institute
has app. 100 staff members and has an annual turnover of app. 14 million Euros. Further information about the
organisation is available at www.efi.int.
EFI is seeking a Principal Scientist to lead the Social Sciences team within the Resilience Programme at its new
office in Bonn, Germany.
The Resilience Programme is a new research programme at EFI. It aims to advance knowledge on the role of
European forests as a green infrastructure in a global change context, delivering key ecosystem services for
Europe’s societies. The Programme addresses the impacts of climate change, the need for adaptive forest
management strategies, biodiversity as well as the role of forests in fostering resilient rural and urban areas. It
will apply an inter and transdisciplinary perspective focussing on socio-ecological systems and will work at the
science-policy-society interface.
Further information is available here.
Key responsibilities will include:
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Initiate, acquire and lead (European) research projects
Contribute to the overall management of the Bonn Office and the Resilience Programme
Publish research findings in both academic journals and policy and practice oriented media
Engage in communication and science-policy related activities
Proactively engage in international and national networking
Qualifications:
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PhD in forestry and/or social science related to forest issues and/or forest and environmental policy
At least 10 years of work experience relevant for the position
A strong track record (publications) and academic impact in social science relating to forests, natural
resources and/or related environmental issues
Experience of initiating and leading research consortia, and particularly experience in European
research consortia
Ability to lead, manage and motivate an international research team
Experience of close interdisciplinary cooperation
Experience of policy support activities and stakeholder engagement
Experience related to the following themes/topics is an asset:
o International & European forest and land use governance
o Climate change and biodiversity policy/social science research relating to these issues
o Integrated forest and land-use management
Excellent spoken and written skills in English are essential. Knowledge of German is an asset.
Duty Station
The employee will be based at EFI’s new Office in Bonn, Germany.
Employment Conditions
The employee will be an EFI staff member. The duration of employment will be five years with an option for
an extension of a further five years.
EFI offers a competitive benefits and salary package. This position offers a challenging opportunity to work
within a stimulating international environment.
Interested candidates are requested to send a CV with a cover letter by 27th February 2017, using our online
application form. If it is not possible to apply online, please send your application to [email protected].
For more information about the post, please contact Georg Winkel, Head of Resilience Programme:
[email protected].
EFI is an equal opportunity employer. All applications will be treated confidentially.
Please note that only candidates that have been shortlisted for interview will be contacted.