Fisheries social scientist (m/f/x)

Highly desirable

• Knowledge of social science theories as regards to outdoor recreation, conservation social science or natural resources
• Experience with design of structured questionnaires or behavioural experiments with humans or published analysis of quantitative social science data
• Knowledge of recreational fishing

Our offer

We offer an interesting position in a leading, highly dynamic and stimulating scientific environment and working group (IFishMan). Beyond its scientific value, the project results will likely generate substantial public interest by fisheries managers and among commercial fishers and anglers. Results are likely influencing policy making as regards to urban fisheries management in Berlin.

Salary is paid according to the German salary scheme for the public sector (TVöD Bund) at a pay grade of E13, which includes social benefits and 31 paid holidays per year. We offer a maximum of two home office days per week. The position is a fixed-term project-funded position, limited to 2.5 years until June, 31, 2029. It can be filled either as a full-time position with 39 working hours per week or part-time (75%). The position will generate data suitable for a doctoral dissertation. In the event the position is filled with a doctoral candidate (at 65% of a full-time position), the contract will run for 3 full years.

We foster your career development by providing qualification and training opportunities. We actively support the reconciliation of work and family life.

We welcome every qualified application irrespective of gender, religion, nationality etc. Severely disabled applicants with equal qualification and aptitude will be given preferential consideration.

Are you interested?

We look forward to receiving your application by October, 11, 2026 with the following documents compiled in one single combined PDF (max. 2 page cover letter and motivational statement outlining your fit to the requirements and interest in the position, CV including publication and presentation list, key certificates (copies), one key publication of yours with relevance to the job or if not available your master thesis, contact details including email address and telephone number of up to three references).Please state the job reference number 17/2026 and apply exclusively via our recruitment platform at www.igb-berlin.de/en/jobs.

Questions can be directed to Prof. Dr. Robert Arlinghaus by e-mail.

"Research for the future of our freshwaters" is the mission of IGB – Germany’s largest and one of the leading international centres for freshwater research. In order to investigate different aspects of freshwater ecosystems, their biota and societal relevance, we unit a wide range of disciplines and understand research as a joint effort. With more than 400 employees and guests from all over the world, we conduct research at five locations in Berlin and at Lake Stechlin (Brandenburg). IGB is a member of the German Leibniz Association and the Forschungsverbund Berlin e. V. www.igb-berlin.de