POSTDOCTORAL RESEARCH ASSOCIATE (M/F) (SOCIAL/ECOLOGICAL SCIENCES)
18.06.2018 as soon as possible, Faculty of Sustainability, EG 13 TV-L
(100%), for a period of 3 years
Leuphana University Lüneburg (foundation under public law), Faculty of
Sustainability, is offering a post as
*Postdoctoral Research Associate (m/f)(social/ecological sciences)– salary
group EG 13 TV-L, full time –*
starting as soon as possible, for a period of 3 years.
Professor Joern Fischer’s research group on “Sustainable Landscapes” is
looking to employ a postdoc to support existing activities during the time
period specific above.
The research group focuses on the intersection of the ecological and social
sciences, drawing on the concepts of sustainability science and
social-ecological systems. Two key research areas pursued by the group at
present relate to harmonizing food security and biodiversity conservation;
and to leverage points for sustainability. The group is also engaged in
teaching at the Bachelor’s and Master’s levels. Here, key classes include
Sustainability Science (Master), Conservation Biology (Master) and
practical field classes teaching bird and butterfly survey and
identification techniques (Bachelor).
*Tasks and responsibilities for this position will include:*
- supporting teaching activities, with a nominal teaching duty of 4
teaching hours per week during the semester;
- supporting existing research activities – including assisting the
completion of student manuscripts;
- assisting in the preparation of new grant applications;
- assisting with additional day-to-day aspects of facilitating smooth
collaboration within the research group; and
- preparation of a cumulative “habilitation thesis” on a topic agreed
with Prof. Fischer.
*Selection criteria are:*
- university degree (Master or equivalent) in ecology, the social
sciences or another relevant field;
- PhD or equivalent doctoral degree in ecology, the social sciences or
another relevant field;
- strong communication skills in English;
- ability and willingness to teach relevant classes (drawing partly on
existing materials);
- ability and enthusiasm to work in an intercultural and
interdisciplinary group;
- strong writing skills in English;
- strong research track record; and
- teaching experience (desirable).
For questions, please contact Prof. Joern Fischer (
joern.fischer@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx ).
Leuphana University of Lüneburg is an equal opportunity employer committed
to fostering heterogeneity among its staff. Disabled applicants with equal
qualifications will be given priority consideration. We are looking forward
to receiving your application.
*Your application:*
Please address all selection criteria under clearly labeled headings in up
to one short paragraph each. Please also send a CV (including
publications), copies of relevant certificates and transcripts, and the
names of up to three academic referees.
Please send your application by *July 27, 2018* preferably electronically
(as a single merged pdf file) or by mail to:
Leuphana University of Lüneburg
Personalservice, Corinna Schmidt
Subject: *PostDoc Sustainable Landscapes*
Universitätsallee 1
21335 Lüneburg
Germany
bewerbung@xxxxxxxxxxx
