Master Thesis - Intergenerational Justice in the Context of a Regional Bioeconomy

Your Job:

Using state-of-the-art methods of empirical social research, you will record and analyze the perspectives of relevant stakeholder groups. In doing so, you will examine key issues relating to intergenerational justice that are relevant to the context of developing a regional bioeconomy. In particular, your tasks comprise:

• Independent literature research on aspects of intergenerational justice in the context of sustainable transformations and bioeconomic developments
  
• Design, organization, and implementation of workshops with regional stakeholder groups
  
• Analysis and evaluation of qualitative and mixed methods data; interpretation of results with regard to societal implications and options for action
  

Your Profile:

• Master studies in social sciences, political science, or a related field
  
• Good knowledge of qualitative and mixed methods data analysis; experience with relevant software (e.g., MAXQDA) is a plus
  
• Good knowledge of empirical social research and an interest in designing and conducting workshops with stakeholder groups; initial practical experience is desirable
  
• Strong interest in topics related to sustainability, bioeconomy, and intergenerational justice
  
• Very good written and spoken German; good English language skills desirable
  
• Independent, structured, and analytical approach to work
  

Our Offer:

We work on the very latest issues that impact our society and are offering you the chance to actively help in shaping the change! We support you in your work with:

• One of the largest and most prestigious research campuses in Europe, with green spaces, offering the best possible infrastructures and means for a healthy work environment.
  
• Excellent scientific mentoring and regular scientific discussions
  
• A highly motivated group in an international and interdisciplinary working environment at one of Europe`s most renowned research centers
  
• An interesting and socially relevant topic for your thesis with a future-oriented theme
  
• Intensive supervision by scientific colleagues
  
• Very good technical equipment for successful work in the home office
  
• Appropriate remuneration for your work
  

The position is initially for a fixed term of 6 months.

In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have more to offer: In addition to exciting tasks and a collaborative working atmosphere at Jülich, we have a lot more to offer: https://go.fzj.de/benefits.

We welcome applications from people with diverse backgrounds, e.g. in terms of age, gender, disability, sexual orientation / identity, and social, ethnic and religious origin. A diverse and inclusive working environment with equal opportunities in which everyone can realize their potential is important to us.

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