Research fellow (m/f/d) in the field of Conservation Science
Research fellow (m/f/d) in the field of Conservation Science
Research fellow (m/f/d) in the field of Conservation Science
Research fellow (m/f/d) in the field of Conservation Science
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Research fellow (m/f/d) in the field of Conservation Science
Über diesen Job
Research fellow (m/f/d) in the field of Conservation Science
with expected 65% part-time employment - E 13 TV-L HU (third-party funding limited to 36 month)
At a glance
Department of Geography
Alfred Rühl-Haus, Institutsgebäude,
Rudower Chaussee 16, 12489 Berlin
Reference number
DR/019/26
Your responsibilities
- scientific services in research for the project: "POWERSHIFT,” funded by the Deutsche Forschungsgemeinschaft (DFG) under the Biodiversa+ Joint Research Call "Biodiversity and Transformative Change (BiodivTransform)”.
- the project investigates how power dynamics shape biodiversity conservation movements and how these dynamics can be transformed to enable more equitable and effective conservation strategies.
- close collaboration with the project leader (PI) and coordination with project partners at INRAE, France, University of Vienna, Stockholm University, and Istituto di Ecologia Applicata
- designing and carrying out fieldwork in Kyrgyzstan
- organizing workshops in Kyrgyzstan and Berlin to engage with policy-makers
- participating in and documenting transdisciplinary workshops and Action Learning Sets with practitioners
- analyse and interpret data using appropriate qualitative and/or mixed methods
- publish results in peer-reviewed scientific journals and contribute to policy- and practice-oriented outputs (policy briefs, guidelines, workshop materials)
- present findings at international conferences and practitioner meetings
- contribute to project coordination where relevant (e.g. organising workshops, liaising with partners, data management)
- tasks for own scientific qualification (doctorate): development and implementation of an independent doctoral project that contributes to the core objectives of POWERSHIFT, focusing on power dynamics in collaborative conservation initiatives and their socio-ecological consequences.
What you bring to the table
- completed scientific university degree in a relevant field (preferably with good grades):
- environmental or sustainability social science
- human geography, political ecology, development studies
- sociology, political science, or related disciplines
- interdisciplinary environmental studies with strong social-science components
- demonstrated interest in power, justice, inequality or governance in environmental or conservation contexts (e.g. through previous research, thesis, or work experience)
- solid training in qualitative social research methods, such as semi-structured interviews, focus groups, ethnographic or participatory approaches; openness to mixed methods is an asset
- strong analytical and writing skills, with the ability to work conceptually with theories of power, institutions and social-ecological systems
- ability and willingness to conduct fieldwork (including potentially in rural or remote areas) and to work collaboratively with a range of actors (NGOs, community groups, government agencies, networks)
- very good command of English (written and spoken, at C1 level).
- experience with basic quantitative methods (e.g. surveys, simple statistics, social network analysis) is a plus, but not mandatory
- language skills in German, Russian, or Kyrgyz is advantageous, but not mandatory
Your path to the HU
Please send your application (including cover letter, CV and relevant certificates) until 25th March 2026 , referencing the job id DR/019/26 to Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin, Faculty of Mathematics and Natural Sciences, Department of Goegraphy, Prof. Dr. Ranjini Murali (located: Rudower Chaussee 16, 12489 Berlin), Unter den Linden 6, 10099 Berlin or preferably in electronic form as a single PDF file to Ms. Barbara Richter ( barbara.richter ☞ Please insert an @ at this point ☜ geo.hu-berlin ☞ Please insert a period at this point de ).
The position is scheduled to be filled on April 1, 2026.
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Alfred Rühl-Haus, Institutsgebäude, Rudower Chaussee 16, 12489 Berlin
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+49 30 2093-45806
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