About ECSA
ECSA is an interdisciplinary, non-profit organisation that mainstreams the democratisation of science. It supports the research, design and development of various aspects of citizen science. Among other roles, it carries out research on citizen science, develops communities of practice within the field, and promotes knowledge exchange across Europe.
Project tasks FOSTER
- Building capacity in food systems thinking through co-designing a summer school and developing an Alumni network for integrating food system-related disciplines and citizen science with citizen driven initiatives
- Establish and strengthen a science-policy-practitioner interface for food systems transformation, facilitating dialogue between research partners and practitioners on current R&I policy support and possible policy innovations.
- Develop a strong approach regarding inclusion, anticipation, responsiveness, and reflexivity with a specific focus on citizen science. Transfer best practices and risk mitigation measures in the betterment of the food systems at local and international level
Participation in ECSA’s community tasks
- Contribute to organizational tasks
- Work on proposals to fund new projects
- Contribute to ECSA’s work on accessibility, visibility and inclusivity
Requirements
- PhD or Master’s degree in a related field, or equivalent experience
- High interest in the EU research agenda and the H2020 / Horizon Europe funding scheme
- Familiarity with current developments and central stakeholders in the field of citizen science
- Knowledge of food systems
- Strong communication skills and profound knowledge in policy work
- A high standard of English, written and spoken; German language skills are also desirable, and a good command of other European languages is an advantage
- Availability for international travel
- Confidence in the use of IT systems, including Microsoft Office Suite, Google Drive, and social media platforms
- Experience in project management and ability to manage multiple strands of work and competing demands on your time
- Proactive team-player with high level of initiative and self-management skills
ECSA offers
- An international working environment
- Flexible working hours, remote and office working
- An appreciative working atmosphere and a varied, responsible job in a committed team
We welcome applicants of all origins, ages, ethnicity, gender, mother tongue, religion, disability or sexual orientation.
Applications should comprise a CV and a cover letter including:
1. Your motivation and suitability for the position, specifically addressing the requirements detailed above,
2. A list of achievements (e.g. publications)
3. A short description of past projects.
Applications can be submitted in a single PDF file until 30 June 2022, quoting job advertisement no. 04/2022. Send your application to: ecsa-admin@citizen-science.net
Further information, can be found here.