Research Associate (m/f/x)

At the Faculty of Environmental Sciences, Department of Forest Sciences, Institute of International Forestry and Forest Products, the Chair of Tropical and International Forestry offers a position as

Research Associate (m/f/x)

(subject to personal qualification, employees are remunerated according to salary group E 13 TV-L)

starting as soon as possible. The position is limited for two years and entails 50% of the full-time weekly hours. The period of employment is governed by the Fixed Term Research Contracts Act (Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz – WissZeitVG).

Tasks:

• supporting the chair in the area of teaching
• opportunity to develop your own research project, which is embedded within the research profile of the chair
• independent planning and delivery of lectures, seminars, tutorials and field trips in the field of national forest policy and international forest governance
• setting, supervising and marking examinations, as well as developing modern teaching materials
• providing academic supervision and assessment of Bachelor’s and Master’s theses, as well as advising students as a designated contact person
• further development of the subject area through your own research project (PhD/Habilitation)
• active participation in the Institute’s committees, working groups and networks

Requirements:

• university degree (Master’s or equivalent) in Forestry or Political Science with a focus on forestry
• in-depth knowledge and demonstrable experience with methods and theories of forestry policy and governance
• practical experience in university teaching as well as in academic research and publishing
• very good written and spoken German and English
• a strong willingness to engage actively and continuously with the existing research structures of the chair
• strong teamwork and communication skills for working in an international team

We offer:

• a concrete opportunity to develop your own PhD or postdoctoral research project
• space for independent, self-directed academic work
• a research-oriented, international environment with a collegial and supportive atmosphere
• flexible working hours to ensure a good work-life balance
• 30 days’ annual leave (within a 5-day working week)
• a wide range of further education and training opportunities
• healthcare and sports facilities at TUD
• a discounted Jobticket (also available as a Deutschlandticket)
• participation in the supplementary pension scheme for the public sector via the VBL

TUD strives to employ more women in academia and research. We therefore expressly encourage women to apply. The university is a family-friendly university. We welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. If multiple candidates prove to be equally qualified, those with disabilities or with equivalent status pursuant to the German Social Code IX (SGB IX) will receive priority for employment.

Application: Please submit your detailed application, together with the usual supporting documents, by July 3, 2026 (stamped arrival date or the time stamp on the email server of TUD applies), preferably via the TUD SecureMail Portal https://securemail.tu-dresden.de by sending it as a single pdf file to lisa.narweleit@tu-dresden.de or to:

TU Dresden, Institute of International Forestry and Forest Products, Ms. Narweleit, Pienner Straße 7, 01737 Tharandt, Germany.

Please submit copies only, as your application will not be returned to you. Expenses incurred in attending interviews cannot be reimbursed.

Die TUD ist Gründungspartnerin der Forschungsallianz DRESDEN-concept e.V.

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