Requirements

• Master’s degree in quantitative social sciences, statistics, economics, demography, sociology or other related fields.
• Interest in the topic of wellbeing and human development. Experience working in this area of research is desirable.
• Proven competence in statistics/econometrics and experience with relevant statistical packages, e.g., R, STATA or Python; experience in demographic modeling, population projections or scenario building advantageous.
• Experience with data processing and handling of large-scale datasets at the micro and macro level. Skills in handling geospatial data are desirable.
• Full fluency in English (written and spoken); knowledge of Portuguese a plus.
• Innovative and critical thinking, and proven independence in conducting research.
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to actively collaborate within a multi-disciplinary environment, engage with stakeholders to communicate and devise research strategies, and contribute to capacity-building efforts.
• IIASA offers an interdisciplinary and international workplace, and the possibility to interact with researchers of different nationalities, with strong ties to a world-wide network of research institutions engaged in environmental systems research. The successful candidate must be able to work in, and have respect for, an intercultural environment, and IIASA core values.

Appointment terms

The successful candidate should be available to take up the position as soon as possible in 2024. We offer an initial fixed-term, full-time employment contract until 31 December 2025. Eligible applicants wishing to work part-time hours may also be considered.

Duties will be carried out at the IIASA premises in Laxenburg, near Vienna in Austria (some travel necessary).

The successful candidate will be appointed in accordance with the IIASA profiles for research careers.

We offer

• The possibility to contribute to environmental sciences for sustainability and global wellbeing.
• The opportunity to deepen and improve knowledge and scientific profile.
• Career development perspectives.
• An international atmosphere and pleasant working environment in a historic market town surrounded by green areas.
• An attractive salary which is exempt from income tax in Austria and and negotiable, based on the qualifications, skills and experience of the selected individual and at least: EUR 39,825.00 gross per annum (subject to deductions for health insurance and/or social security).

IIASA salaries are:

• Not directly comparable with other employers in Austria, due to the unique legal status and privileges granted to IIASA.
• Subject to the principle of income aggregation (Progressionsvorbehalt in German).

OTHER BENEFITS

• Educational subsidies for children of school age enrolled in private schools in Austria.
• A generous annual leave entitlement.
• Relocation allowances and paid home leave for employees in scientific and professional categories hired from international locations.
• The possibility to work up to 100 days per year in home office (within Austria).
• Assistance for newcomers to Austria with visa, work and residency permit applications.
• Support finding accommodation in Austria.

Further details here.

IIASA is committed to a working environment that promotes equality, diversity, tolerance and inclusion within its workforce. This is reflected in our IIASA core values and the IIASA Gender Equality Plan (GEP). We encourage qualified candidates from all religious, ethnic, and social backgrounds to apply. In the case that candidates are equally qualified, preference will be given to applicants from countries where IIASA has a Member Organization.