Job description: We are looking for a research assistant (RA) who can support the Principal Investigator in the project activities related to adaptation monitoring and evaluation for a period of 4 months (March 2023-June 2023). Part of the activities to be developed by the RA are also aligned with an ongoing project led by the PI in collaboration with members of the International Platform on Adaptation Metrics (IPAM). This IPAM project aims to develop a systematic review of urban adaptation indicators and metrics across scientific literature.
In particular, the RA is expected to develop the following activities:
- Contribute to a systematic data collection effort of adaptation indicators and metrics across specialised literature
- Build and analyse a data set of adaptation indicators and metrics in coordination with team members and international collaborators
- Participate in meetings with team members and international collaborators, take minutes and organise work.
- Support the writing of scientific articles and other dissemination materials, based on the work described above.
- Support the development of other synergetic scientific activities in line with the scientific objectives of the project.
We seek highly motivated candidates that develop effective task management and work collaboratively. Candidates should be accustomed to developing rigorous and meticulous work and have also an interest in approaching science in creative ways.
Benefits are:
- Work on an international pioneering project,
- Join an international English-speaking team aiming to develop frontier science,
- Collaborate with team members and external collaborators of diverse professional and geographical backgrounds, and
- Contribute to and co-author scientific outputs.
Main requirements (evidence will be requested):
- Have completed BSc and Master’s studies in any field that integrates environmental management and also statistics, spanning social sciences, humanities, engineering or architecture.
- Training or experience in the field of sustainability or climate change management, including monitoring and evaluation.
- Strong analytical skills: experience dealing with and analysing large spreadsheet-based data sets.
- Good IT literacy, including Microsoft Office (particularly Excel and/or other statistical software such as SPSS)
- Excellent written and oral command of English is required.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
IMPORTANT: Applications including links to previous works/projects/initiatives that show how the applicant meets these requirements will be given priority. See “Application procedure”.
Work environment
- Interdisciplinary and inspiring work environment
- Quiet and spacious workspaces
- Possibility of participating in internal training, learning, or corporate social responsibility activities of BC3.
- 35-hour week work calendar
- 30 days of vacation per year
