The Scholarship

The Institute for Advanced Sustainability Studies (IASS) in Potsdam invites applications from suitable candidates for the position of Post Doctoral Research Fellow. The appointment will be made on a fixed-term basis for 6 months.

The Fellows will work on the project ‘Science for Sustainable Societal Transformation: Towards Effective Governance’ (TransGov). With this project, the IASS wants to contribute to the improvement of governance for sustainable development, on fields of particular interest including institutional change and the governance of climate emergencies. As an open space for advanced scientific studies that is relevant for how we take long term decisions in open democracies, IASS offers opportunities for post-doctoral researchers, and builds bridges between science, politics and society. The project includes a series of workshops and dialogues.

For the project 4 Research Fellows will be appointed who will work in the field of knowledge democracy, the design of institutions for sustainable development, the governance of non-mainstream issues and the mechanisms of transformations towards sustainability.

The work will focus on scientific stock-taking, discussing the results in a transdisciplinary setting and formulating new concepts and ideas.

Job description:

•       To gather and present in a concise form the latest academic insights regarding the topic (stock-taking)

•       To write discussion papers for, and take part in knowledge-transfer activities, including collaborative meetings with other researchers, with policy-makers and societal stakeholders involved in the topic

•       To contribute to online and written discussions regarding the topic;

•       You may be asked to perform other duties occasionally which are not included above, but which will be consistent with the role.

Qualifications: A doctoral degree in a relevant academic discipline (social, political and cultural science) and scientific experience in one or more of the above mentioned key issues; ability to solve problems in a challenging environment; excellent inter-personal communication skills both in written and spoken English.

Interested candidates who fulfil the requirements should submit an application letter, CV and two  relevant publications by 30^th June, 2010 to louismeuleman@publicstrategy.nl.

Interviews will be held on 15th and 16th July 2010 in Potsdam at the IASS. Only shortlisted candidates will be invited for the interview.

Further information regarding the project can also be provided by Dr. Louis Meuleman louismeuleman@publicstrategy.nl and on www.publicstrategy.nl.

Application Deadline : 30 June 2010

Web Link

www.publicstrategy.nl