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Postdoctoral researcher (f/m/x) Policy toolkit development to support landscape feature reintroduction in intensive agricultural lands

• Scientific policy analyses and evaluation of stakeholder interactions to assess opportunities and challenges for the scaling up of good agricultural practices and the reintroduction of landscape features
• Development of a priority map highlighting areas of high and low potential for landscape feature reintroduction
• Synthesis of policy recommendations for the Common Agriculture Policy, Nature Restoration Law and other relevant instruments to foster landscape features
• Collaboration with stakeholders from science, policy and practice across seven case study sites in Europe to co‑develop a vision for landscape feature restoration
• Coordination of workshops and stakeholder processes in the city of Leipzig case study regarding the surrounding agricultural lands
• Scientific journal publications and contribution to policy and practice reports
• Project coordination of UFZ/iDiv LAFERIA work packages including liaison with project partners, reporting and budget management
• Preparation of further research proposals

• The freedom to master even the most demanding challenges between basic research and practical application
• The chance to work in interdisciplinary, international teams and benefit from a variety of perspectives
• First class integration into national and international research networks to work together on global challenges
• Excellent research infrastructure and research data management to optimally support your work
• Flexible working hours and a wide range of options for balancing work and care responsibilities through our family office
• Competent support and advice for international colleagues arriving at the UFZ from the 'International Office'
• Special annual payment, capital-forming benefits and subsidised Germany Job Ticket
• A workplace in a vibrant region with a high life quality and social and cultural diversity

• PhD in political sciences, landscape planning or other relevant social, natural or economic sciences
• Research experience with sustainable land management and agriculture or related topics
• Familiarity with European policies, especially the Common Agricultural Policy
• Good publication track record
• Excellent oral and written communication skills in English and German
• Experience in scientific policy analyses desirable
• Experience in working with stakeholders, especially farmers and administration
• Analytical skills, especially using R and/or GIS software, are strongly beneficial
• Team player and willingness to engage in (co-)supervision of students