Research Assistant to serve as Chapter Scientist for the IPPC AR7 Report

The candidate will have the opportunity to work within the Department of Law and engage with leading legal scholars in a friendly and informal academic environment. They will be able to build a strong professional network in the field of law, participate in research projects related to climate and energy law, and collaborate closely with United Nations environmental initiatives, in particular with the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). The position is fixed term with 18 hours per week, for a period of 10 months. The start date is 1 February 2026 or as soon as possible.

Your work tasks

1. The research assistant working as Chapter Scientist (SC) for the IPPC will work for the Report AR7 and must provide technical support to chapter 4 on Sustainable Development and Mitigation. The support will consist of: organization of chapter meetings (online and not); reference management; figure drafting and data collection; checking traceability, chapter overlaps or inconsistencies; and chapter layout and styles, etc. (see below), insertion of references and research support.
2. CSs can attend Lead Author Meetings.
3. The WGIII TSU (Technical Support Unit of the IPCC) will train and support CSs through webinars, sessions held within Lead Authors Meetings (LAMs) and, as necessary, by direct contact.
4. CSs must observe all the principles and procedures of the IPCC, including code of conduct (https://www.ipcc.ch/about/code-of-conduct-ipcc/) and policies on confidentiality, communication, and conflict of interest.
   
   

Your competencies

The ideal candidate is expected to demonstrate strong research skills, the ability to synthesize complex scientific and legal information, an understanding of climate and environmental law and corporate law and governance, with a master’s in law and familiarity to combine law with other disciplines. He/she should be capable of supporting authors in preparing IPCC chapter materials, coordinating inputs, and ensuring accuracy and clarity in documentation. The candidate must be comfortable working in a multidisciplinary and multicultural legal and scientific setting while engaging with international experts and UN bodies. Strong communication skills, professionalism in intercultural environments, and an aptitude for collaborative work are essential.

Qualification requirements 
Appointment as a research assistant requires academic qualifications at master's degree level.

Who we are 

An IPCC chapter team is an interdisciplinary group of scientists, economists, and legal and policy experts who collaboratively assess global climate research.
They work with international contributors and manage complex scientific inputs to produce rigorous assessment chapters.
In the Department of Law, the candidate will join scholars specializing in international law with focus on climate.
The academic environment is collaborative, research-driven, and engaged with real-world policy processes.
Together, these teams provide a dynamic setting where scientific analysis and legal expertise intersect to support UN climate work.

How to apply  
Your application must include the following: 

• Application, stating reasons for applying, qualifications in relation to the position, and intentions and visions for the position 
• Curriculum Vitae (CV) 
• Diplomas (master's degree diploma and potential PhD diploma) 
• List of publications. You may attach a maximum of 5 publications (optional). If you are applying for a position at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities (SSH), you must submit a co-author statement, see template for co-author statement 
• Documentation of teaching qualifications (optional). Depending on which faculty you are applying for employment, please see guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Technical Faculty of IT and Design, The Faculty of Engineering and Science and The Faculty of Medicine or guidelines for teaching portfolio at The Faculty of Social Sciences and Humanities. If this is not enclosed, the applicant must enclose the reasons for this .
• Additional qualifications in relation to the position 
• References/recommendations 
  
  

You can read more about the requirements for your application here.    

The application must be submitted via Aalborg University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aalborg University's website.  

Aalborg University wants to reflect the surrounding society and has diversity as a core value. Therefore, everyone, regardless of personal background and orientation, is encouraged to apply for the position. 

Do you have any questions? 
If you have any questions about the position, you are more than welcome to contact us. You will find contact person at the bottom of the jobpost.     


Further information 
Read more about our recruitment process here   

The appointment process at Aalborg University involves a shortlisting process. You can read more about the shortlisting and appointment process here.  

The hiring process at Aalborg University may include a risk assessment as a tool to identify potential risks associated with new hires, ensuring the safety, compliance, and integrity of the workplace. 

Salary and terms of employment  
The employment is in accordance with the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities (the Appointment Order) and the Ministerial Order on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Universities (in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (in Danish). 

Salary and terms of employment are in accordance with the collective agreement between the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations and the state (AC collective agreement) (only in Danish) and protocol on certain terms of employment of academic staff at universities (only in Danish).