Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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PhD or Postdoctoral Position in Climate Change and Human Migration Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research in Germany
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
The position is salaried under a collective pay scheme with associated benefits. Additional benefits include subsidized travel card or Deutschland-Ticket Job, flexi-time, mobile working up to 50%, and access to campus childcare and e-bike charging stations.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Germany
University
Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research
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The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) is advertising a Scientific Position (PhD or Postdoctoral level) in the working group Impacts of climate change on human population dynamics. The project focuses on climate change and human migration, with research on internal and/or international migration, temporal variation and trends, econometric and/or system dynamics modeling, and links between migration patterns and environmental drivers.
This opportunity is suitable for candidates interested in Earth Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Economics, and Statistics, especially those with quantitative research experience. The postdoctoral track requires a PhD in a relevant field; the PhD track requires an M.Sc. in a relevant field. The employer notes that peer-reviewed publications are expected for the postdoctoral role, while theses or draft manuscripts may be acceptable for PhD applicants.
The position is based at PIK in Potsdam, Brandenburg, Germany. PIK describes an interdisciplinary, internationally recognised research environment on the Telegrafenberg campus, with flexible working arrangements, mobile work up to 50%, and a collective pay scheme with associated benefits. Additional perks include subsidized travel options, campus childcare, and e-bike charging stations.
The application deadline is 23 August 2026. Applicants with an international higher education qualification must also submit a ZAB certificate evaluation. To apply, use the application form linked in the job advertisement on the PIK website. For questions about the position, contact Dr. Jacob Schewe.
Funding details
The position is salaried under a collective pay scheme with associated benefits. Additional benefits include subsidized travel card or Deutschland-Ticket Job, flexi-time, mobile working up to 50%, and access to campus childcare and e-bike charging stations.
What's required
For the postdoctoral track, a PhD in a relevant field is required; for the PhD track, an M.Sc. in a relevant field is required. Relevant fields include economics, geography, climate sciences, physics, or mathematics. Applicants should have experience in quantitative research, with peer-reviewed publications expected for the postdoctoral position; for the PhD position, theses or draft manuscripts may be acceptable. Strong oral and written English, independent working style, systematic and goal-oriented thinking, creativity, openness to new approaches, teamwork, reliability, engagement, and motivation are expected. International higher education qualification holders must submit a ZAB certificate evaluation.
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