PhD Position on Sustainability Assessment of Urban Systems at HERUS

100% PhD researcher position on sustainability assessment of urban systems at the Laboratory for Human-Environment Relations in Urban Systems (HERUS), ENAC, at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland

The research focus of HERUS is on transitions of urban systems towards sustainability. HERUS is an interdisciplinary team, consisting of social scientists and natural scientists. We combine social science methods with material and energy flow models, using ABM or SD and where appropriate machine learning techniques. A key aspect of our work relates to developing assessment methods for urban systems combining systemic and normative aspects. The research of the PhD student will focus on further developing these sustainability assessment methods. Thereby, the PhD student will combine qualitative and quantitative approaches to elicit and assess the sustainability of urban systems. Depending on the background a specialization in topics such as sustainable health, energy, or wellbeing is possible.

For reference of past work please visit: http://herus.epfl.ch/

The PhD position will span maximal 4 years. Working language is English.

 

Your job

  • Full responsibility for your own research under the guidance of Prof. Dr. Claudia Binder and Dr. Stefanie Krauth, or other postdocs, depending on needs
  • Support to build-up the area of sustainability assessment of urban systems
  • Research in collaboration with the research team and potential city partners
  • Teaching (20%)

We expect

  • An excellent MSC degree, preferably in Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, Geography, Natural Sciences, or other related fields
  • Knowledge of, and high interest in, interdisciplinary approaches and interest to employ methods from different fields such as social science and natural sciences
  • High interest in sustainability issues and the assessment thereof
  • Proficiency in English, strong team spirit, social skills, good communication, independence, and a high level of motivation for academic research motivated by relevant practical problems
  • French knowledge is an asset

We offer

  • Excellent working conditions: an innovative and competitive atmosphere, modern equipped working areas and an environment that promotes access to the world’s best scientists
  • Full financial support for four years including conference visits
  • The position is open as of May 2017 or upon agreement

Please send your application including motivation letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and two references until March 20th 2017 in one PDF to: caroline [dot] buehler [at] epfl [dot] ch

For questions please contact the head of the laboratory: claudia [dot] binder [at] epfl [dot] ch

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Post-doctoral / Senior scientists position on modelling transitions of urban systems at HERUS

 

We are offering a 75 – 100% Post-doctoral /senior scientist position on modelling transitions of urban systems at the Laboratory for Human-Environment Relations in Urban Systems (HERUS), ENAC, at the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland.

The research focus of HERUS is on transitions of urban systems towards sustainability. HERUS is an interdisciplinary team consisting of social scientists and natural scientists. We combine social science methods with material and energy flow models, using ABM or SD and, where appropriate, machine learning techniques. The research of the post-doctoral fellow will focus on developing integrative models and scenarios for transitions of urban systems towards sustainability. The fellow will also contribute to building an ontology for characterizing urban systems as Social-Ecological Technological Systems (SETS), which provides the basis for the modelling endeavours and group collaboration.

For reference of past work please visit: http://herus.epfl.ch/

The post-doctoral / senior scientist position will span maximal 6 years.
Working language is English.

Your job

  • Full responsibility for your own research
  • Research in collaboration with the research team and potential city partners
  • Co-supervision of PhD and MSC student projects and basic administrative support
  • Support to the HERUS Laboratory in ontology and model development
  • Teaching (20%)

We expect

  • An excellent PhD degree, preferably in Social Sciences, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or Natural Sciences
  • A strong modelling background and ability to bridge between social and environmental sciences
  • Experience in interdisciplinary research and related skills
  • Experience in transitions research and high interest in understanding and modelling transition processes in urban systems
  • Proficiency in English, strong team spirit, proven social skills, good communication skills, independence and a high level of motivation for academic research work motivated by relevant practical problems
  • French knowledge is an asset

We offer

  • Excellent working conditions: an innovative and competitive atmosphere, modern equipped working areas and an environment that promotes access to the world’s best scientists
  • Full financial support including conference visits
  • The position is open as of May 2017 or upon agreement

Please send your application including motivation letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and two references until March 20th 2017 in one PDF to: caroline [dot] buehler [at] epfl [dot] ch

For questions please contact the head of the laboratory: claudia [dot] binder [at] epfl [dot] ch

ENAC – Post-doctoral I Senior scïentists position on modelling transitions of urban systems at HERUS

75 – 100% Post-doctoral /senior scientist position on modelling transitions of urban systems at the
Laboratory for Human-Environment Relations in Urban Systems (HERUS), ENAC, at the Swiss Federal Institute of
Technology (EPFL) in Lausanne, Switzerland.
The research focus of HERUS is on transitions of urban systems towards sustainability. HERUS is an interdisciplinary
team consisting of social scientists and natural scientists. We combine social science methods with material and energy
flow models, using ABM or SD and, where appropriate, machine learning techniques. The research ofthe post-doctoral
fellow will focus on developing integrative models and scenarios for transitions of urban systems towards sustainability.
The fellow will also contribute to building an ontology for characterizing urban systems as Social-Ecological
Technological Systems (SETS), which provides the basis for the modelling endeavours and group collaboration.
For reference of past work please visit: http://herus.epfl.ch/
The post-doctoral / senior scientist position will span maximal 6 years.
Working language is English.
Your job
• Full responsibility for your own research • Research in collaboration with the research team and potential city partners • Co-supervision of PhD and MSC student projects and basic administrative support
• Support to the HERUS Laboratory in ontology and model development • Teaching (20%)
We expect
• An excellent PhD degree, preferably in Social Sciences, Geography, Environmental Sciences, Environmental Engineering, or Natural Sciences • A strong modelling background and ability to bridge between social and environmental sciences • Experience in interdisciplinary research and related skills • Experience in transitions research and high interest in understanding and modelling transition processes in urban systems • Proficiency in English, strong team spirit, proven social skills, good communication skills, independence and a high level of motivation for academic research work motivated by relevant practical problems • French knowledge is an asset

We offer
• Excellent working conditions: an innovative and competitive atmosphere, modem equipped working areas and an environment that promotes access to the worlds best scientists • Full financial support including conference visits • The position is open as of May 2017 or upon agreement
Please send your application including motivation letter, curriculum vitae, list of publications and two
references until Match 2Oth 2017 in one PDF to: catoline.buehletepfl.ch
For questions please contact the head of the laboratory: claudia [dot] binder [at] epfl [dot] ch

Prof. Dr. Claudia R. Binder
Laboratory for Human Environment Relations in Urban Systems (HERUS)
Swiss Mobiliar Chair in Urban Ecology and Sustainable Living
GR C1 482
IIE – ENAC – EPFL
Station 2
CH-1015 Lausanne
Tel: 021 693 93 62

 

Job-Angebot in Antiatomarbeit: Fachkraft gesucht – Interesse, sich mitzuPLAGEn?

Überparteiliche Salzburger Plattform gegen Atomgefahren (PLAGE)

5020 SALZBURG, Nonntaler Hauptstr. 86 – www.plage.at; info(at)plage.at

 

Job-Angebot in Antiatomarbeit: Fachkraft gesucht – Interesse, sich mitzuPLAGEn?

 

Die EU-Kommission und die proatomaren Mitgliedstaaten sind auf vielfältige Weise aktiv, um die Atomwirtschaft am Leben zu erhalten. Um geradezu jeden Preis. Ein einziges Stichwort: die Bewilli-gung Brüssels für nie dagewesene Subventionen für das britische Atomprojekt Hinkley Point C, ein Präzedenzfall für sämtliche Atomvorhaben in den EU-Atomstaaten. Mit Österreichs Klage dagegen vor dem EuGH steuert die Atompolitik unseres Kontinents auf einen „High Noon“ zu.

Angesichts dessen sucht die Überparteiliche Salzburger Plattform gegen Atomgefahren (PLAGE, www.plage.cc – Motto seit 30 Jahren: „gewaltfrei – hartnäckig – aufsässig“) eine Fachkraft.zur Unterstützung der vielseitigen ehrenamtlichen Antiatomarbeit in der PLAGE. Insbesondere für den Bereich EU-Atompolitik / EURATOM. Die absehbaren finanziellen Ressourcen ermöglichen es, auf mindestens drei Jahre hinaus bis zu 25 Wochenstunden anzubieten (evtl. auch auf 3 Tage geblockt).

In Umkehrung der üblichen Alters-Präferenz halten wir durchaus auch nach älteren Bewerber/inne/n Ausschau. Entscheidend sind aber bisherige Tätigkeiten und unser Eindruck aus dem Vorstellungs-gespräch. Langjährige Erfahrung in atomkritischer Arbeit, zumal auch auf internationaler und speziell auf EU / EURATOM-Ebene sind in unseren Augen ein beträchtlicher Vorteil.

Entlohnung: angenähert an das günstige Schema für die Bediensteten des Landes Salzburg. Das offene, kollegiale Arbeitsklima im PLAGE-Büro wird Ihnen entgegenkommen. Dienstort ist Salzburg, als Arbeitsbeginn angestrebt wird der 1. Juni 2017.

 

Gefragt sind generell…

  • Starkes Engagement, hohe Motivation auf solider inhaltlicher Grundlage.
  • Organisatorische, politische, atomfachliche, sprachliche Fähigkeiten und

Erfahrungen; politisch-strategisches Denken.

  • Konstanz, Verläßlichkeit, Systematik.
  • Fähigkeit zu eigenständiger Arbeit gepaart mit Teamgeist.

 

… und etwas spezieller:

  • Erfahrung mit einschlägiger oder sehr ähnlicher Tätigkeit in zivilgesellschaftlichen

oder öffentlichen Organisationen.

  • Fähigkeit und Willen zu rascher Einarbeitung in das Atomthema bzw. in Teilthemen.

Grundkenntnisse der österreichischen u/o deutschen u/o europäischen Atompolitik in Vergangenheit und Gegenwart (Unterlagen bei uns erhältlich).

  • Sehr gute Sprachbeherrschung in Wort und Schrift (> Gesprächstermine

wahrnehmen, Presseaussendungen verfassen…),.

  • Sehr gute EDV-Anwenderkenntnisse, Erfahrung m. Web-Content-Management, Datenbanken.
  • Überparteiliches und bei Bedarf diplomatisches Handeln, bei durchaus prononciertem,

aber allseits offenem persönlichem Standpunkt.

  • Gesprächs- und Verhandlungsführung, Moderation.
  • Und generell „etwas weiterbringen wollen“ und sich „für nichts zu schade“ sein…

 

AUFGABEN (selbstverständlich nie alles auf einmal und nicht alles sofort, sondern mit zunehmender Einarbeitung):

 

ORGANISATORISCH:

-Nationale und internationale NGO-Kontakte/-Adreßdatei auf Stand halten.

-Fallweise ehrenamtliche Mitarbeiter/innen koordinieren.

Spendenwerbung parallel zu Veranstaltungen und Kampagnen.

Projekte managen, Partnerschaften & Kooperationen aufstellen und betreuen (auch grenzüberschreitend >>> ggf. EU-Förderungen einwerben u.ä.).

Veranstaltungen/Veranstaltungsreihen organisieren (d.h. mitkonzipieren, Referent/inn/en einladen & betreuen, Öffentlichkeitsarbeit,…): Vorträge, Workshops, Ausstellungen, evtl. Konferenzen…

Straßenaktionen (mit)organisieren: von Infoständen über Kundgebungen bis zu eventuellen spektakuläreren „Einsätzen“.

Internet-Kampagnen einrichten & durchführen.

 

INHALTLICH:

-Einarbeitung in den EURATOM-Komplex (dabei gehen wir soweit als möglich nach dem Prinzip learning by doing vor).

Inhaltliche Kampagnen (mit)entwickeln/durchführen.

Medien-/Öffentlichkeitsarbeit:

            Presseaussendungen verfassen.

Interviews geben.

Vorträge halten.

“Strahlende Nebenschauplätze” mit bearbeiten, eventuell also:

.Radon in Gebäuden.

.Endlager (ELA) für öst. radioaktive Abfälle.

.Medizinische Strahlenanwendungen.

.Strahlende Uhren/Wecker“.

 

Bewerbungsunterlagen einschl. Foto an:

PLAGE, Nonntaler Hauptstraße 86, 5020 Salzburg (Österreich). – eM: info(at)plage.at

 

 

 

Open PhD position in Socio-Cultural Dynamics of Ecosystem Services

Job offer ref. #11-17007

The Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung (SGN) is a member of the Leibniz Association and is based in Frankfurt am Main, Germany. SGN conducts natural history research with almost 800 employees and research institutions in six federal states. Within SGN, the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F) explores the interactions between biodiversity, climate, and society.

Senckenberg BiK-F invites applications for a

PhD position in “Socio-Cultural Dynamics of Ecosystem Services”

(50 %)

We seek a doctoral researcher (m/f) (PhD candidate) to work in an interdisciplinary team on a project which will investigate the social and cultural dynamics of ecosystem services. The project is a collaborative effort between natural and social scientists from the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (BiK-F), Goethe University Frankfurt am Main (Institute for Sociology), ISOE –Institute for Social-Ecological Research Frankfurt am Main, and the large-scale and long-term German science foundation (DFG) funded Biodiversity Exploratories project. The PhD candidate will investigate the relationships between land-use, biodiversity and ecosystem services and how these are altered by the perceptions and use of different stakeholder groups within the Biodiversity Exploratories, Germany.

Your profile:

  • You hold a Master’s degree in sociology, or a related field
  • Strong quantitative and qualitative skills in social research, including interview and survey

methods are required

  • Research interest in interdisciplinary working environments
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills in both English and German
  • Background in environmental sociology and thorough knowledge of the ecosystem services

framework, literature, and statistical programming skills (preferably R) are beneficial Salary and benefits are according to a public service position in Germany (TV-H E 13, 50%). The position will be for 3 years. The Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre supports equal opportunity of men and women and therefore strongly invites women to apply. Equally qualified handicapped applicants will be given preference. The place of work is in Frankfurt am Main with attendance time at the Goethe University, Department of Social Sciences, as well as at the Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre BiK-F.

Please include the reference to this position (ref. #11-17007) in the subject line and include a cover letter describing your motivation to apply, a detailed CV, relevant credentials and certificates, and contact details of 2 potential referees.

Please submit your application before 5th March 2017 via e-mail as a single PDF file to:

Senckenberg Gesellschaft für Naturforschung

Senckenberganlage 25

60325 Frankfurt am Main

E-Mail: recruiting [at] senckenberg [dot] de

For enquiries regarding the position please contact Prof. Dr. Birgit Blättel-Mink (b.blaettelmink@

soz.uni-frankfurt.de), or Dr. Marion Mehring (Mehring [at] isoe [dot] de).

Further information:

Biodiversity Exploratories: http://www.biodiversity-exploratories.de/1/home/

ISOE: http://www.isoe.de/en/home/

BiK-F: http://www.bik-f.de/root/index.php?page_id=57

Institute of Sociology: http://www.goethe-university-frankfurt.de/46130897/sociology

Advisory/Collaborator team:

Dr. Marion Mehring: http://www.isoe.de/en/isoe/team/staff/marion-mehring/

Dr. Peter Manning http://www.bik-f.de/root/index.php?page_id=1051

Prof. Dr. Birgit Blaettel-Mink: http://www.goethe-university-frankfurt.de/50126929/bblaettel-mink

Jun.-Prof. Dr. Thomas Müller: http://www.bik-f.de/root/index.php?page_id=774