Background

The long-term aim of IIASA’s Program on Risk and Vulnerability (RAV) is to conduct conceptual and applied analyses that contribute to decreasing the risk and vulnerability of societies and ecosystems, and promoting their adaptation and resilience, to stresses imposed or aggravated by global change phenomena.

The Program is seeking to recruit a Research Assistant to start as soon as possible, for a period of one year. The focus of the research will be on the sustainability and risks associated with renewable energy development in North Africa.

Main Duties and Responsibilities

• Conducts conceptual and applied research
• Assists with literature searches, development of presentations, data collection and workshop planning
• Participates actively in internal/external meetings, including developing agendas and preparing written summaries
• Conducts interviews and other fieldwork in Europe and North Africa

Qualifications and experience

• Training in economic geography, risk analysis and empirical research methods
• An advanced degree (PhD or equivalent) desirable
• Fluent English
• Proficiency in French advantageous
• Proven ability to work within an international team with colleagues from diverse backgrounds
• Solid organizational and priority setting skills
• Ability to carry out research independently with a minimum amount of supervision

Appointment Terms

The successful candidate will be offered a one-year, fixed-term contract. The salary level will depend on educational background and demonstrated work experience. IIASA salaries are exempt from taxation in Austria but subject to the principle of income aggregation. Appointment includes moving and settlement allowances. IIASA offers both an exceptionally beautiful working environment as well as the intellectual excitement of a truly inter-disciplinary, international research organization.

Preference will be given to applicants who are nationals of IIASA member countries.

The Institute’s management and staff alike are committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, and tolerance. The Institute encourages applications from all qualified candidates.

Applications

To apply send a cover letter, resume, two recent examples of research work, plus names, addresses (including e-mail), telephone and fax numbers of two work-related references to:
Ms. Alia Harrison, Human Resources
International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis (IIASA)
Schlossplatz 1, A-2361 Laxenburg, Austria
Fax: (+43) 2236 713-13
E-mail: harrison@iiasa.ac.at

Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position has been filled.

For further information about this position, please contact Anthony Patt.

For general information about our Institute and its research activities, please visit our IIASA Web site.

Responsible for this page: Alia Harrison
Last updated: 07 Sep 2009