Postdoctoral Position - Land Use, Climate Change and Bioenergy

(3 years, full-time)

 
 The Institute for Agricultural Economics and Social Sciences in the Tropics
 and Subtropics ? Chair for Land Use Economics searches for a highly qualified
 candidate at post-doctoral level. The position will focus on research into agricultural
 land use under climate change with special consideration of long-term adaptation
 strategies. The candidate will contribute to the joint research efforts of
 meteorologists, soil scientists, agronomists and agricultural economists at Universit?t
 Hohenheim.
 We expect experience in interdisciplinary research teams and in combining
 biophysical and socioeconomic approaches. Background in agricultural or land use
 science is required; knowledge of computer modeling and linear programming would
 be an asset.
 The successful candidate will be based in Stuttgart, Germany, and become member
 of an international research team (working language English). The position involves
 travel to project sites in Germany and overseas plus supervision/teaching at BSc/MSc
 level. The initial appointment is for one year but can be extended up to three years
 by mutual consent. The salary is around EUR 47,500 (gross including social security)
 depending on family status and qualification. More information can be found at
 http://www.uni-hohenheim.de/i490d under ?ongoing projects.?
 Electronic applications including CV, transcript of academic record, plus contact
 details of at least two referees should be submitted to:
 Email: i490d@uni-hohenheim.de
 
 Subject: Postdoc
 The position is open from 1 April 2010 and will be filled once a suitable
 candidate has been identified. Only short listed applicants will be contacted.
 Universit?t Hohenheim is an equal opportunity employer; female researchers are
 strongly encouraged to apply.