The Staff Group Rural Development, Environment and Population Studies has a vacancy for a Postdoctoral researcher (18 months) in the field of: Agrarian, Food and Environmental Studies (AFES)
The Staff Group is engaged in research, teaching, advisory work and institutional capacity building in international development studies. It has recently formed a research program (RP), Political Economy of Resources, Environment and Population, which included the research areas of agrarian and environmental studies.
Background
The Staff Group Rural Development, Environment and Population Studies has a vacancy for a Postdoctoral researcher (18 months) in the field of: Agrarian, Food and Environmental Studies (AFES)
The Staff Group is engaged in research, teaching, advisory work and institutional capacity building in international development studies. It has recently formed a research program (RP), Political Economy of Resources, Environment and Population, which included the research areas of agrarian and environmental studies.
Profile
The successful candidate is expected to bring innovative research capacity to the ISS in the field of Agrarian, Food and Environmental Studies, complementing and/or extending our work, among others, on environmental conservation, natural resource conflicts, and land grabs. The specific objective of the appointment is for a recently graduated (or soon to graduate) PhD to publish results from previous research, initiate new research, and contribute to the formulation and writing of research (grant) proposals (0.8 FTE), and to develop teaching experience that will enable her/him to make the transition from PhD researcher to an academic professional (0.2 FTE). Thematically, these activities will be focused on the broad areas of critical Agrarian, Food and Environmental Studies, but the ideal candidate should have experience and be willing to conduct research in the specific areas of environmental conservation, political ecology and natural resource use and management from a critical political economy perspective.
Requirements
- A recently or nearly completed PhD in the social sciences (geography, anthropology, political science, sociology, etc.);
- Evidence of publication capacity, including an emerging publications track record and clear research and publications plans;
- Modest teaching experience, preferably at post-graduate level;
- Teaching/research experience in the Global South;
- Ability to work in an inter-disciplinary and international team;
- Willingness to travel and conduct research abroad.
While open to all regional specializations, preference will be given to candidates with research interests in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Tasks and Responsibilities
Recruitment will be made for an appointment of 1.5 years. A starting date between July-August 2013 is anticipated. Besides the detailed profile given above, the position involves the following tasks and responsibilities:
- Publish high-quality articles and chapters;
- Assist members of the research group with the writing and submission of research grants and externally financed research programs;
- Undertake new research and (co-) publish on issues relevant to the AES programme, preferably focused on, but not limited to, Dr. Bram Büschers ongoing research on environmental conservation
- Contribute to the teaching of the Major Agrarian and Environmental Studies.
Appointment
ISS/EUR will offer a fixed temporary contract of 1.5 years. The appointment is envisaged at Postdoctoral level (scale 10 CAO NU).
Employment conditions
In accordance with those applied at the Erasmus University Rotterdam and indicated in the Collective Labour Agreement (CAO NU) of the Dutch universities. Salary being dependent on the candidates experience ranges from 2403,- to 3793,- gross per month under full-time contract. In addition, ISS pays an 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year payment which is for 2013: 8,3 %.
Applications and more information
Applications, accompanied by a detailed Curriculum Vitae and the names of three Referees, should be addressed to the Personnel Office (Ms. Sabine Zebel), International Institute of Social Studies, P.O. Box 29776, 2502LT, The Hague, The Netherlands, preferably send in electronic form directed to This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., before the 15th of June 2013. With equal qualifications, preference will be given to a woman as women are under-represented in this field. Short-listed candidates will be requested to supply samples of published output and at that stage their referees will be contacted. The interviews with short-listed candidates will take place on 3,4 and 8 July 2013 in The Hague, The Netherlands. More information about the vacancy can be obtained from Dr. Bram Büscher, Associate Professor of Environment and Sustainable Development, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it., or Dr. Max Spoor, Professor of Development Studies and Chair of the Staff Group and the Research Programme (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.).
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