Wissenschaftler:in (d/m/w) für das Projekt »CDRnext«

About the project

The project "CDRnext", funded by the Federal Ministry for Research, Technology and Space (BMFTR), examines ways to integrate Carbon Dioxide Removal (CDR) methods into EU climate policy, incorporating perspectives from companies, member states, and international partners. Within the project consortium, the SWP's focus is on analyzing the interrelationships between international CDR governance and the architecture of EU climate and energy policy, as well as developing strategic options for expanding CDR with long-term storage and the necessary market design that could be applied in the revision of EU climate protection instruments for the period 2031-2040.

Your tasks

• Tracking and analysis of European and international governance mechanisms and policy instruments in the field of CO₂ removal
• Close collaboration with colleagues in partner institutions and within the SWP research cluster on climate and energy policy
• Contributing to peer-reviewed academic publications
• Scientific policy advice for political and administrative bodies as well as international organizations

Your profile

• Successfully completed relevant social science university degree (Master's); a doctorate is desirable
• Proven expertise and relevant publications in the subject areas of climate policy and CO₂ removal
• Ability to prepare and present research findings in a target-group-oriented, structured, and concise manner, for example for political decision-makers
• Experience in scientific policy advice is desirable
• Very good English skills and proficient command of German in written and spoken form
• Initiative and responsible approach to work, outstanding organizational and communication skills, strong team orientation, and experience in interdisciplinary and cross-thematic collaboration
• Willingness to travel occasionally within Germany and abroad

We offer

• An interesting and varied position in a research-oriented environment in central Berlin-Wilmersdorf
• Remuneration with all public service benefits according to the collective agreement for the public service (TVöD Bund), depending on qualification and assigned duties up to pay grade 14. The level classification is based on your professional experience and previous career trajectory
• Additional pension provision through the Versorgungsanstalt des Bundes und der Länder (VBL)
• Mobile working with up to 40% of monthly working hours
• 30 vacation days per year, plus time off between Christmas and New Year (pre-booked)
• Good public transport connections
• On-site parking and bicycle parking with bicycle repair station
• On-site canteen
• Subsidy for the Deutschlandticket Job
• Flexible working hours, compatibility of family and career

The position is 100% and fixed-term until October 31, 2028. Part-time employment is also possible.