Job opening at the ZKfN

The ZKfN is looking for a dialogue and transfer officer to strengthen the exchange between science and society in climate and climate research in Lower Saxony.
  • February 24, 2026
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Dialogue and Transfer Officer (m/f/d) wanted

The Lower Saxony Climate Research Center (ZKfN), based at the Technical University of Braunschweig, is looking for a Dialogue and Transfer Officer (EG 13 TV-L, 80%, initially limited until December 31, 2028) to start as soon as possible.

We are looking for a consultant who will strengthen exchange between science, politics, business, and civil society, develop innovative dialogue and event formats, and strategically help shape transfer processes in the field of climate and climate impact research. The position at the ZKfN office will contribute to networking climate and climate impact research in Lower Saxony and integrating it into an exchange with society and practice.

Applications can be submitted until March 18, 2026.

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