PRR Project

Summary

This position aims to develop research activities in human-environmental interactions and sustainable transitions. Candidate will be hired as an Assistant Researcher and should demonstrate robust scientific background and expertise in interdisciplinary research specializing in the interconnections between sustainability, climate change, society and land use. The responsibilities to be assigned to the selected researcher encompass the following aspects: to apply to competitive national and international funding opportunities; carrying out research projects and studies; to produce high-quality research outputs and to contribute and participate in the international policy agenda; to identify and participate in key international networks relevant to CEI-Iscte; publish and supervise theses and dissertations; lead and establish partnerships and institutional collaborations on the topics and scientific fields indicated above. Additionally, it is expected that the dissemination of results occurs strategically, both at national and international levels: facilitating knowledge exchange and fostering engagement with civil society, identifying main stakeholders and establishing collaborations to enhance the communication of findings to target audiences. The areas identified above are strategic areas of knowledge for the Center for International Studies, within the research group of Sustainable Societies, where we use interdisciplinary research to enhance our understanding of complex human-environment interactions. Understand the impact that climate change has in the daily life of communities and identify sustainable strategies for climate resilience are core concerns on understanding the dynamic relationships between human societies and their surrounding environments. This research is also paramount within the Associated Laboratory of Iscte: SocioDigital Lab for Public Policy and Technology (SDLab), as it will contribute to the definition of environmental public policies for climate change mitigation and adaptation, thus expertise in Political Ecology will be a valuable asset to contribute to the core mission of SDLab – directly impacting Public Policy measures. This role is based on the institution´s commitment to advancing knowledge, promoting interdisciplinary research, and Human-Environmental interactions, mainly looking into the impact of climate change within societies’ daily life. CEI-Iscte can complement its broader mission and actively impact and participate in addressing pressing global challenges of the XXI Century.