The Leibniz Institute of Ecological Urban and Regional Development e.V. in Dresden advertises the following positions at the earliest possible date:
5 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):
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. Successful postdoc applicants will help to further our various scientific interests and in particular, strengthen the institute´s international research on sustainable and ecological urban and regional development. Academic publications are expected as a major outcome. Furthermore, the tasks of the postdoc associates will include project acquisition and collaboration with PhD candidates of the Dresden Leibniz Graduate School (DLGS).
Expected skills and competences
Candidates must have an excellent doctoral degree (summa / magna cum laude or equivalent) awarded not longer than 3 years ago. They will possess international research experience and can point to a successful publication history, in particular in refereed journals. We appreciate good contacts to international research networks and experiences in the acquisition of third-party funding. Also essential are good team skills, the ability to work on your own initiative, good presentational skills and fluency in both spoken and written English.
Follow the above link "more information" for details on the various fields of research, expected experience/knowledge as well as potential disciplines for each of the five research areas.
Women are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications from suitably qualified disabled persons will be given special consideration.
Application
Please submit your complete application documents by 27th of February 2015 (covering 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 L, E, R, M or S“) to the following address:
Leibniz-Institut für ökologische Raumentwicklung e.V.,
Personalbüro
Kennwort: Postdocs FBx*
Weberplatz 1
01217 Dresden (Germany)
* please FB L, FB E, FB R, FB M or FB S
