Postdoctoral Research Associate (Salary level E 13 TV-L, 100%) | Sustainable Development | University of Münster [Germany]

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Dr. Tobias Gumbert

University of Münster

Center for Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research

Research Cooperation Manager Ulysseus European University

 

Scharnhorststraße 100, Raum 314

48151 Münster

E-Mail: tobias....@uni-muenster.de

 

 

43,000 students and 8,000 employees in teaching, research and administration, all working together to shape perspectives for the future – that is the University of Münster. Embedded in the vibrant atmosphere of Münster with its high standard of living, the University’s diverse research profile and attractive study programmes draw students and researchers from throughout Germany and around the world.

The Professorship for Sustainable Development within the Institute of Political Science (IfPol) and the Center for Interdisciplinary Sustainability Research (ZIN) at the University of Münster is seeking to fill the position of a

Postdoctoral Research Associate | Wissenschaftliche*r Mitarbeiter*in | (salary level E 13 TV-L, 100%)

The appointment commences on 1 September 2024. We are offering a full-time position (with weekly working hours of currently 39 hours and 50 minutes) until 31 August 2028. Full-time employees are required to teach 4 hours per week during the semester.

Your tasks

• Both independent and collaborative research including publications on sustainability, especially on sustainable consumption and democracy & sustainability
• Independent teaching of 2 seminars per term (4 hours per week during the semester)
• Collaboration in the context of research, teaching and knowledge transfer in the Center for Interdisciplinary Sustainability at the University of Münster

Our expectations

• An above average PhD in a social science discipline is required.
• Demonstrated expertise in sustainability research is essential.
• Sound English language skills, both written and oral, are required. German language skills are not a requirement, but a willingness to learn is desirable.
• Expertise in research on the political economy of sustainability, especially sustainable consumption, and/or democracy and sustainability is desirable.
• Experience in interdisciplinary work contexts is advantageous.
• We also expect good team, communication, and organisational skills, as well as the ability to work independently.

Advantages for you

• The opportunity to join collaborations in the Innovation Hub “Social and Ecological Sustainability” at the University of Münster in the European University Network Ulysseus
• A responsible position with varying tasks and challenges
• International and local networking opportunities
• A family friendly environment
• Participation in an attractive civil service pension scheme

The University of Münster strongly supports equal opportunity and diversity. We welcome all applicants regardless of sex, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion or worldview, disability, age, sexual orientation or gender identity. We are committed to creating family-friendly working conditions. Part-time options are generally available.

We actively encourage applications by women. Female candidates with equivalent qualifications and academic achievements will be preferentially considered within the framework of the legal possibilities.

Are you interested? Then we look forward to receiving your electronic application (CV, including a list of publications, teaching and grant experience) by 14 June 2024. Please send your application, as one PDF file, to Prof Doris Fuchs, Ph.D. (doris...@uni-muenster.de). Please note that we cannot consider other file formats.