The German Environment Agency (UBA) is hiring a Research Associate (f/m/d) to support strategic development and scientific coordination in the field of Cross-cutting Issues of Environment and Health.

📍 Location: Berlin or Dessau-Roßlau
📅 Start Date: As soon as possible
📆 Contract: Permanent (Public service)
📩 Application Deadline: Not specified – apply promptly!

🔍 Key Responsibilities:
• Support strategic planning and coordination within the department focused on One and Planetary Health
• Analyze and evaluate national and international processes to develop evidence-based policy recommendations
• Initiate and manage research collaborations and funding applications on national, EU, and international levels
• Represent UBA in internal and external expert committees and prepare/organize related workshops and events
• Publish and present research findings in scientific journals and conferences
• Develop measures to ensure gender mainstreaming and evaluate gender equality in the department
• Coordinate and analyze Key Performance Indicator (KPI) data

✅ Ideal Profile:
• Master's or university diploma in natural, engineering, health sciences, medicine, agriculture, nutrition, psychology, communication, political or social sciences
• PhD or equivalent scientific achievement desirable
• Several years of relevant experience in environmental or health sectors, preferably in scientific institutions with international exposure
• Expertise in Planetary Health, One Health, and environmental health risk assessment is a plus
• Proven track record of scientific publications
• Experience in interdisciplinary project coordination/management
• Strong analytical, organizational, and teamworking skills
• Gender competence
• Fluent in English (spoken and written)

🎁 What UBA Offers:
• Flexible work options: part-time, flexitime, remote work
• Public service benefits: secure employment, pension plan, performance bonuses
• Supportive and inclusive work culture
• Access to professional training and development
• Onboarding support and job ticket for public transport
• Work on societally relevant, future-oriented topics: sustainability, climate, digital transformation

🔗 More about working at UBA:
www.umweltbundesamt.de/das-uba-als-arbeitgeber/warum-uba