Postdoctoral Researcher in Social Sciences, Horizon

vor 1 Woche

St Gallen, Schweiz Universität St.Gallen Vollzeit

**Postdoctoral Researcher in Social Sciences, Horizon Europe Project (m/w/d)**:
**Your tasks**:

- engage in co-creation processes working in an interdisciplinary environment with experts on big data analytics, ecosystem modelling, soil science, geoinformatics, agroeconomics, computer engineering, environmental engineering, earth observation, among others (multi-actor approach);
- conduct, publish and present high-quality and high-impact empirical research
- analysing agricultural market and socio-economic data for farm decision making and policy creation,
- contribute to transferring knowledge and co-designing (online) training activities and materials for key actors in the agricultural sector;
- publish peer-reviewed papers, present at scientific conferences, participate in and provide support for research, organisational and administrative tasks and activities.

**Your profile**:

- PhD degree in (Agro) Economics, (Digital) Sociology, Education, Technology, Political Science or a related social science discipline
- Strong interest in academic research and proficiency in quantitative (survey research, descriptive and inferential statistical analyses) and (to a lesser degree) qualitative research methods
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English, German language skills are an asset
- Experience in participating in European (collaborative) research projects is an asset (e.g., related to the Green Deal, Agriculture, Soil Health, Food, Climate Change, SDGs)
- Track record of international publications, third-party funding and engagement in academic bodies
- Ability to work effectively, both independently and collaboratively, in an interdisciplinary and international research team
- Motivated by personal and team accomplishments, flexible, efficient, reliable

**Inspirational Work Environment**:
**Executive Education**:
**Network**:
**Family & Career**:
**Equal Opportunities**:
**Fit and Healthy**:
Further information on working at the HSG can be found here.

**For job-related questions**:
Dr. Sabine Hoidn
Wissenschaftliche Mitarbeiterin, Lehrbeauftragte

Prod. Dr. Patrick Aspers
Ordentlicher Professor für Soziologie

**Your place of work**:
**University of St.Gallen**: «A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.

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