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. Our research fields include sustainable resource management (e.g., energy, water, phosphorous); sustainable regional development; and sustainable value added chains. The methodological compe¬tences range from qualitative analyses to System Dynamics and ABM modelling, which are combined to ana¬lyze, model and steer human-environment systems in the above mentioned research fields.
You will cover the area of quantitative social science and have experience in simulation modelling (SD and/or ABM). You should already have some knowledge in interdisciplinary research and ac-qui¬sition of third party funds. We expect that you will (i) contribute to funding acquisition; (ii) contribute to the quantitative social science and modelling research capacity of the chair; (iii) are involved in the Masters Program “Human Geography and Sustainability: Monitoring, Modelling and manage¬ment”; and (iv) take over some administrative duties.
Requirements:
• PhD in geography, psychology, environmental systems sciences or other appropriate disci-pline
• Excellent knowledge in 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
• Pleasure 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 men¬tioned Masters Program.
The working place is located at Luisenstrasse / Gablerstrasse 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: maximum 5 years, possibility of Habilitation (6 years)
Applicants are required to send their application files (Motivation letter, CV, publication list, 2 refe¬rence letters, and 3 potential referees) in electronic form in 1 pdf file until July 6th, 2014 to Susan Elsässer ([email protected]-muenchen.de). For questions please contact Prof. Binder ([email protected]). We look forward to your application!