The Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research (ZMT) GmbH (www.leibniz-zmt.de) is an independent research and teaching institute that provides scientific knowledge for the protection and sustainable use of tropical coastal ecosystems. To this end, we work in an inter- and transdisciplinary manner with our partners in the tropics. The ZMT is a member of the Leibniz Association.
Berufsgruppe
Wissenschaft und Forschung
Bereich
Project STEPS (Sustainable Tourism Evolving Paradigms) will analyze possibilities for sustainable tourism in tropical island destinations. The project applies interdisciplinary mixed methods to identify and question possible pathways for the required paradigm shift to sustainability.
This position focuses on the initial work package in the project, to conduct statistical topic modelling on policy documents, ideally across different languages, to explore different transformational strategies for sustainable tourism.
The specific tasks of this project would consist of document selection and review, data cleaning and pre-processing, and machine learning textual analysis of the full text of policy documents. Qualitative content thematic analysis is envisioned to compliment structural topic modelling to identify strategies and thematic clusters, and analyse temporal break points and geographic trends. The Postdoc will build a database to answer research questions developed within the project, and produce at least two peer-reviewed manuscripts.
The working group Deliberation, Valuation, and Sustainability is (subject to release of funds) seeking to fill an opening for a Postdoc.
Aufgabengebiet
• Document selection, review, and preparation, basic data cleaning
• Perform statistical topic modelling and apply skills in natural language processing and machine learning to answer specific research questions
• Qualitative content thematic analysis to produce thematic clusters of policies
• Produce at least two peer-reviewed journal articles
• Contribution to the overall support of the project, working group, and team collaboration
Voraussetzungen
• PhD in data science, or in any field with relevant experience
• Experience with statistical topic modelling
• Experience with natural language processing
• Experience with statistical methods and machine learning
• Ability to extract and process large numbers of documents from the internet
• Ability to work with texts in different languages
• Excellent command of written and spoken English
• Have a position-relevant peer-reviewed article (or thesis chapter or preprint article)
Desirable Qualifications:
• Familiarity with research in sustainable development or tourism contexts
• Ability to work cooperatively and constructively in a team, as well as independently
• Ability to get along respectfully with people of diverse backgrounds, and work effectively in an intercultural context
Kennzeichen
11-STEPS
Bewerbungsfrist
14.04.2025
Allgemeine Hinweise
Details of position:
Salary will be paid according to the German TV-L (EG 13). The position is available for full-time employment starting June 1st, 2025 with a duration until May 31st, 2027. ZMT is an equal opportunity employer. Applicants with a migration background are welcome. Persons with severe disabilities are given special consideration if they have the same professional and personal qualifications. The ZMT values its diverse workforce and pursues the goal of providing equal opportunity, which incorporates gender neutrality (gn). We will be happy to accept your documents without a photo.
We offer:
• A challenging and varied job in an international, dynamic and interdisciplinary research environment
• A motivated and committed team from different countries and cultures
• An open and cooperative working atmosphere
• Opportunities for personal and professional development
• Interesting, varied and challenging tasks and family-friendly working conditions
• Company pension plan (VBL)
• Company health promotion and the opportunity to participate in company fitness with EGYM Wellpass
Bewerbungshinweise
Submission of application:
Please submit your CV including publication list, a letter of motivation, a short (max two pages) research plan, relevant certificates, and one relevant publication or thesis chapter by 14.04.2025 as a single pdf file with the reference number “11-STEPS” to Ms. Lena de Carné-Oehlmann: bewerbung@leibniz-zmt.de.
Leibniz Centre for Tropical Marine Research, Fahrenheitstraße 6, D-28359 Bremen.
Ansprechperson
For questions, please contact Marie Fujitani, Marie.Fujitani@leibniz-zmt.de
