Profile
The chair of Human-Environment Relations at the Department of Geography, University of Munich, has an inter- and transdisciplinary orientation and studies the question of transition towards sustainability. Key issues thereby are the processes in Human-Environment Systems which are at the interface of individual decision-making, social structure, governance, and environment. The research fields tackled include sustainable resource management (e.g., energy, water, phosphorous); sustainable regional development; and sustainable value added chains. The methodological competences range from qualitative analyses to quantitative System Dynamics and ABM modelling, which are combined to analyze, model and steer human-environment systems in the above mentioned research fields.
The Post-doctoral researcher will cover the area of System Dynamics and/or agent based modelling. He/she should already have some experience in interdisciplinary research and acquisition of third party funds. Within the chair it is expected that he/she will (i) contribute to funding acquisition; (ii) contribute to the modelling research capacity of the chair; (iii) support the development of 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 in System Dynamics / agent based modelling of agent behaviour in relation to the environment (knowledge in Material Flow Analysis or LCA of advantage)
Experience in empirical research
Experience in interdisciplinary research
Experience in acquisition of research funds
Pleasure and involvement in the build up of a new chair in 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 Master Program.
The working place is located at Luisenstrasse / Gabelsbergerstrasse in the centre of Munich and easily accessible with public transportation.
Deadline for application: September 21th, 2012
Starting date: November 15th, 2012 or upon agreement
Length of employment: maximum 5 years, possibility of Habilitation (6 years)
Applicants are required to send their application files (Motivation letter, CV, publication list, 2 reference letters, and 3 potential referees) in electronic form in 1 pdf file until September 21th, 2012 to Prof. Dr. Claudia R. Binder ([email protected]) and Heike Hofmann ([email protected]-muenchen.de). For questions please contact Prof. Binder ([email protected]).