Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)
The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world’s leading research institutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent interdisciplinary research.
For Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SP-GET) project PIKis offering a position as
Policy Research Analyst (m/f/d)
(Position number: 27-2026 Research Analyst SP-GET)
Starting in October 2026.
The position is funded for a year. Remuneration is in accordance with the German public tariff scheme (TV-L Brandenburg), salary group E 13. This is a part-time position with a working time of 30 hours per week.
Key responsibilities:
- Support the Science Panel for the Global Energy Transition (SP-GET) including internal and external coordination of processes, preparations of meetings and contacts with panel members and other stakeholders. In this role, you would work closely with the SP-GET leadership (Prof. Dr. Elmar Kriegler (Research Department 3 at PIK), Prof. Gilberto Jannuzzi (University of Campinas), Dr. Vera Songwe (Africa Growth Initiative)) and staff working at the science-policy interface at PIK, especially the Policy Unit. SP-GET is conceived as an independent, global science support function that provides authoritative, policy-relevant scientific knowledge to support the global energy transition away from fossil fuels.
- Conduct literature reviews, synthesize scientific publications, and analyze datasets and policy documents to support the development of scientific assessments and policy-relevant outputs with a focus on the global energy transition. [This will include the analysis of key documents by governments, multilateral organisations, and other stakeholders.]
- Support the drafting of reports, briefing notes, policy briefs, presentations, and other communication materials for scientific and policy audiences.
- Engage in stakeholder dialogues and outreach with climate policymakers.
Requirements:
- University degree (Master’s degree or equivalent) in political science, economics, public policy, international relations, energy engineering, climate science or a related field.
- Good understanding of international climate and energy policy processes and the associated climate and energy transition science.
- Excellent analytical and writing skills, with the ability to synthesize scientific information for policy audiences.
- Excellent command of written and spoken English.
We expect:
- Ability to translate scientific findings into concise, policy-relevant formats and recommendations.
- Ability to coordinate international projects and stakeholder.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, including experience engaging with diverse stakeholder groups.
- High degree of initiative, reliability, and ability to work independently.
- Experience in organizing and moderating events.
- High motivation to work on climate protection and sustainable development issues
- Collaborative and team-oriented working style.
- Willingness to undertake occasional international travel for conferences, workshops and partner engagement activities.
Please apply by 16.08.2026 directly via our application form below this job advertisement.
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