Research Associate (EG 13 TV-H) - in the Department of Organic Food Quality and Food Culture

with half of the regular working time of a full-time employee (currently 20 hours per week). The position is initially limited for 3 years with the possibility of extension for another 2 years (qualification position according to § 65 HHG in connection with § 2 Abs. 1 Satz 1 WissZeitVG). The possibility of doctoral studies is given.

Tasks:

The department of Organic Food Quality and Food Culture is concerned with the sustainability of food and nutrition systems in international comparison. The position includes work on the recording, documentation and analysis of organic food and nutrition systems (organic food systems) under different cultural and geographical conditions. The goal is to describe structures of such socio-ecological systems and identify factors on how the systems can become more sustainable. The work offers the opportunity for qualification (PhD). Independent scientific work at an international level is expected.

Prerequisites:

Completed scientific university studies (Master) in the field of Food Business&Consumer Studies, knowledge of working with food systems, very good knowledge of the English language and international experience are required.

For further inquiries, please contact Prof. Dr. Johannes Kahl, Tel.: 0561-804-1718, E-Mail: kahl[at]uni-kassel[dot]de.

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In the interest of equal opportunities, the University of Kassel strives to offer women and men the same development opportunities and to counteract existing disadvantages. The aim is to significantly increase the proportion of women in research and teaching. Qualified women are therefore expressly encouraged to apply. Severely disabled applicants will be given preference if they are equally qualified and qualified. Full-time positions are generally divisible. Please submit only copies of your application documents (no folders), as these cannot be returned after the selection process has been completed; they will be destroyed in compliance with data protection regulations. Applications with informative documents should be sent to the President of the University of Kassel, 34109 Kassel or bewerbungen[at]uni-kassel[dot]de, quoting the reference number, and preferably also in electronic form.