2 Postdoc Research Associates – Sustainable and Ecological Development of Cities and Regions

The Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development e.V. in Dresden advertises the following positions at the earliest possible date:

Postdoc Research Associates – Sustainable and Ecological Development of Cities and Regions

TV-L E-13 (40 hours per week; fixed-term work contract for two years; with a possibility of extension by another year, duration of employment according to the German Wissenschaftszeitvertragsgesetz)

in the following research areas (1 position in each field):

• Environmental Risks in Urban and Regional Development (FB R) ... more information
• Monitoring of Settlement and Open Space Development (FB M) ... more information

The Institute

The Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development (IOER) is a member of the Leibniz Association and with 120 employees one of the largest spatial development research institutes in Germany. It carries out interdisciplinary research into issues of sustainable spatial development from an ecological perspective across all spatial scales. This involves the comprehensive analysis of current trends and dynamics, the assessment of impacts, and the investigation of responses in terms of societal behavior and policy. The IOER addresses a wide array of questions of regional, urban and landscape development, as well as planning. Of central importance to its research work is the review and further development of the policies, strategies, instruments, methods and tools needed for policy implementation.

Position Description

We are seeking postdoc research associates to work within the framework of the IOER research program and our research areas. Successful postdoc applicants will contribute to realize and develop our research program and will help to further strengthen the role of the institute in achieving international research on sustainable and ecological urban and regional development. Academic publications are expected as a major outcome. Furthermore, the postdoc positions will include activities related to project acquisition and the collaboration with PhD candidates of the Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS).

Expected skills and competences

For the postdoc positions, we expect candidates with a high-quality doctoral degree (summa / magna cum laude or equivalent) completed not longer than 3 years ago. Candidates have a successful publication history, in particular in refereed journals, as well as international research experience. We appreciate good contacts in international research networks and experiences in the acquisition of third-party funding. The ability to work individually on own initiative as a part of a team, good presentation skills and excellent English language skills are essential.

Follow the above given link "more information" to find out about the requested fields of research, expected experience/knowledge as well as potential disciplines for each of the five research areas.
Women are particularly invited to submit their applications. Applications of disabled persons with a comparable qualification will be considered as priority.
Application

Please submit your complete application documents till 14th August 2015 (cover letter, motivation letter [2 pages maximum], curriculum vitae with list of publications and project history, copies of diplomas, certificates or references from employers) in German or English using the keyword "Postdocs" and the respective research area ("FB R or M ") to the following address:

Leibniz-Institut für ökologische Raumentwicklung e.V.,
Personalbüro
Kennwort: Postdocs FBx*
Weberplatz 1
01217 Dresden (Germany)

* choose FB R or FB M

Or per email to:
a.wendebaum[im]ioer.de