Research Associate (f_m_x) in Geopolitics of Energy Transformation

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The Research Institute for Sustainability (RIFS) conducts research with the aim of investigating, identifying, and advancing development pathways for transformation processes towards sustainability in Germany and abroad. The institute was founded in 2009 as the Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) and has been affiliated with the Helmholtz Centre Potsdam - GFZ German Research Centre for Geosciences under its new name since the 1st of January 2023 and is thus part of the Helmholtz Association.
The RIFS is looking for a:

Research Associate (f_m_x) in Geopolitics of Energy Transformation: Sustainability Governance in the Hydrogen Sector

Reference Number 9290
The research group Geopolitics of Energy and Industrial Transformation at RIFSis looking for a researcher to work in our research project on the Geopolitics of the Energy Transformation: Sustainability Governance in the Hydrogen Sector, funded by the Federal Foreign Office.
The project will be analyzing the international sustainability governance landscape in the hydrogen sector, its strengths and weaknesses and its implications for the development of international supply chains and broader foreign policy goals. The research project will include field research in Africa or Latin America. The project also places a strong emphasis on dialogue and engagement with national and international stakeholders in the sector. The research findings will be converted into actionable policy implications and will feed directly into the work of the Federal Foreign Office.
The project will run from 01.04.2024 - 31.12.2025.
The research associate will lead the research project under the supervision of Prof. Dr. Rainer Quitzow and will be supported by a student research assistant.
Your responsibilities:
Overall project management and implementation
Conceptualization and preparation of deliverables
Research and analysis of sustainablity governance and certifcation in the international hydrogen sector and its geopolitical implications
Field research and dialogue with stakeholders in Africa or Latin America
Publication of research results in high-impact academic and policy-oriented outlets
Conceptualization and implementation of expert workshops
Engagement with experts and stakeholders to translate research findings into actional policy implications
Development of a network of experts
Attending international hydrogen-related conferences and events
Contracting experts for short studies and inputs
Regular engagement with the Federal Foreign Office
Your qualifications:
Master-level degree in social sciences/economics
Strong knowledge and interest in the global energy transition, preferably with expertise on hydrogen
Excellent English communication and writing skills
Strong analytical skills
Ability to work both independently and in a team setting
Experience with the application of quantitative and/or qualitative research methods
Experience in the publication of academic and/or policy-oriented texts
Willingness to work independently and in interdisciplinary teams within a high-paced environment
Knowledge of German is a plus
Knowledge of Spanish, Portuguese, French, Arabic or another language spoken in Africa is a plus
Work experience in research or policy with a focus on climate and energy is a plus
Regional experience in Africa or Latin America is a plus
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