---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: Christopher Watts <[email protected]> Date: Fri, Jun 13, 2014 at 7:42 AM Subject: [SIMSOC] Post-Doc Position in Munich To: [email protected]
Dear colleagues, We are currently seeking a Post-Doctoral Senior Scientist at Ludwig-Maximilians University, Munich, and simulation modellers would be welcome. Details below. Please feel free to forward this to anyone you think may be interested. Regards, Christopher Watts Post-doctoral Position (100% / Full-time, Part-time possible) The Chair of Human-Environment Relations at the Department for Geography, University of Munich, has an inter- and transdisciplinary orientation and studies the question of transitions towards sustainable development. Key issues are processes in Human-Environment Systems, which are at the interface of individual decision-making, social structure, governance, and environment. Our research fields include sustainable resource management (e.g., energy, water, phosphorous); sustainable regional development; and sustainable value chains. The methodological competences range from qualitative analyses to System Dynamics and Agent-Based Modelling, which are combined to analyse, model and steer human-environment systems in the above mentioned research areas. You will cover the area of qualitative and/or quantitative social science and have experience in simulation modelling (SD and/or ABM). You should already have some experience of interdisciplinary research and acquisition of third party funds. We will expect you to (i) contribute to funding acquisition; (ii) contribute to the quantitative social science and modelling research capabilities of the chair; (iii) be involved in the Masters’ Program “Human Geography and Sustainability: Monitoring, Modelling and Management”; and (iv) take over some administrative duties. Requirements: • PhD in Geography, Psychology, Environmental Systems Sciences or other appropriate discipline • Excellent knowledge of qualitative and/or quantitative social science research methods • Experience with System Dynamics and/or Agent-Based Modelling • Experience in empirical and interdisciplinary research • Experience in acquisition of research funds • Desire to contribute to the vision of the Chair of Human-Environment Relations • Excellent English and good German knowledge • Teaching obligation: 5hours/week in the area of Human Geography at Bachelor level and in the above-mentioned Masters’ Programme. The working place is located in Luisenstrasse in the centre of Munich and easily accessible with public transportation. Disabled candidates are preferentially considered in case of equal qualification. Applications from women are encouraged. Deadline for application: July 6th, 2014 Starting date: September 1st, 2014 or upon agreement Length of employment: 1 year in the first instance, extendable to a maximum of 5 years; possibility of Habilitation (6 years) Applicants are required to send their application (Motivation letter, CV, publication list, 2 reference letters, and 3 potential referees) in electronic form in 1 pdf file by July 6th, 2014 to Susan Elsässer ( [email protected]). For questions please contact Professor Binder ([email protected]). We look forward to your application! ____________________________________________________ -- -- Steven M. Manson Department of Geography, Environment, and Society University of Minnesota 414 Social Sciences 267 19th Avenue South Minneapolis, MN 55455 USA 612 625 4577 612 624 1044 (fax) Home page: umn.edu/~manson <http://umn.edu/%7Emanson> Human-Environment GIS Lab: hegis.umn.edu
