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The Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development (HNEE) is, with its holistic approach to sustainability, its unique range of courses geared towards future-oriented topics and its strong institutional commitment to the field of sustainability research, a driving force for sustainable development. Around 2,300 students from about 60 nations study and more than 400 employees teach, research and work at the modern university. The mission of the HNEE is to lead the transformation towards a sustainable society by developing viable model solutions and equipping students with the necessary skills to shape the future.

For the Biodiversa+ DFG-funded project “PaCE” we are looking to fill the following positions as soon as possible:

Academic staff member (d/f/m) in the project Peace and Conservation of Ecology at Disputed Seas (50 %; 20 hours per week)

The position is limited until 31 March 2029

Remuneration is based on personal qualifications up to pay grade E 13 TV-L (50%)

Code number 19-26

The Biodiversa+ project “PaCE” is looking for a researcher for the project, “Peace and Conservation of Ecology at Disputed Seas”. The PaCE researcher from Germany will primarily join the work packages on nature-positive activities in the South China Sea (SCS) / West Philippine Sea (WPS) and science diplomacy and peacebuilding. PaCE in Germany is funded by the German Research Society (DFG) and the advertised position will be based at the Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development.

Your tasks

• Independently contribute data on the interconnection of biodiversity loss and geopolitical conflict in the SCS/WPS, as well as on the role of science diplomacy and peacebuilding for biodiversity conservation in the SCS/WPS
• Publish research results in international peer-reviewed scientific journals and/or present the results at conferences
• Closely cooperate with project teams in the Netherlands and Taiwan for data management and science communication

Requirements

• Excellent inter- and transdisciplinary background (master’s degree in maritime anthropology or maritime ethnology, marine social and cultural sciences, human geography, sustainability science, or a related field)
• Good background in data management, qualitative research methods, and/or science communication
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English and Vietnamese (at least C1 level according to the CEFR)

Desiberale

• Experience in writing scientific journal articles
• Education or work experience in the management of international research projects
• Intercultural experience working with Indigenous peoples and local communities, especially in projects implemented in Vietnam
• Good knowledge of environmental statistics and/or geographic information systems
• In addition, you identify with the university’s sustainability aspirations and contribute to fostering an in-clusive and discrimination-aware university culture.

Your advantages at the HNEE

The HNEE offers you a modern, family-friendly workplace in a green environment with very good public transport connections. Payment is according to the collective agreement (TV-L). The university offers a subsidy for the VBB job ticket, flexible working hours and the possibility of mobile working. Furthermore, we support our employees with an active health management (e.g. active break); there is a special interest in a long-term cooperation as well as personal development of the employees.

To further strengthen HNEE’s position as a center of excellence in the research landscape and to offer its employees optimal opportunities for professional development, HNEE is currently involved in establishing the Brandenburg Doctoral College. Applicants interested in pursuing further academic qualifications, particularly a doctoral degree, are therefore expressly welcome, and we are happy to support you in this endeavor. However, the doctoral degree is not part of the advertised position and, if pursued, will be completed independently of official duties and outside of working hours.

We welcome all applications - regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion/belief, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity. HNEE strives for a balanced gender ratio in all employee groups. Persons with a severe disability will be given priority if they are suitable.

Unless you are a German citizen or a citizen of the European Union or the European Economic Area, you must hold a residence permit that authorizes you to work.

Please send your application with the following documents directly via the online application form by 9 July 2026:

• cover letter explaining your interest in the project,
• CV,
• degree certificates with transcript of records,
• employment references/evaluations,
• academic reference letters or contact details of professional references (name, position, email address), along with your permission for us to contact the references you have provided as part of the selection process,
• relevant training certificates if applicable,
• at least two examples of previous work (e.g., master’s thesis or journal article)

The submission of application photos may be waived.

For questions regarding the content of the advertised position, please contact: Prof. Dr. Denise Margaret Matias (Denise.Matias@hnee.de).

We look forward to receiving your application!

If you apply, we will collect and process your personal data in accordance with Art. 5 and 6 of the EU-DSGVO only for the purpose of processing your application and for purposes arising from possible future employment at HNEE. After six months, your data will be deleted. You can find more information here https://www.hnee.de/en/privacy-policy.