Doctoral Candidate/PostDoc (m/w/d) – Energy and Digital Transformation

IKEM is a non-profit association and independent research institute with around 70 employees and more than 10 years of experience in interdisciplinary research on climate action at the intersection of law, economics and politics. IKEM is an affiliated institute of the University of Greifswald and has been recognized as a non-governmental organization by the Economic and Social Council of the United Nations (ECOSOC) since 2017.

The position is suitable for both doctoral candidates and postdocs, with the possibility of pursuing a doctorate. Further academic qualifications will be actively supported. The position is part-time: 60% for doctoral students and 50% for postdocs. The start date is planned for spring 2025 (April).

Working at IKEM

• You will be part of a young, international and motivated team in an institute with flat hierarchies
• You will have the opportunity to conduct legal and interdisciplinary research in the field of climate and energy transition law in Germany, Europe and globally
• You have the opportunity to do a project-related or external doctorate
• You can take an active role in shaping your research
• You will have access to a broad interdisciplinary research network
• You will manage and process third-party funded projects
• You will have a high degree of flexibility in organizing your working hours through trust-based working hours and mobile working
• You will experience family friendliness and a balance between research and family at all levels of the institute
• You will not be required to teach or support teaching

What we expect from you

• Completed law degree with at least one above-average examination or other proven doctoral qualification or
• Equivalent degree in political or social sciences