Dear all, Apologies for cross-posting. Please see below a vacancy for a Postdoctoral researcher “Agrarian and Environmental Change” at the ISS, The Hague, The Netherlands.
Please feel free to pass on to anyone who you think might be interested! All the best, Bram International Institute of Social Studies (The Hague) of Erasmus University Rotterdam The International Institute of Social Studies (ISS) in The Hague, of Erasmus University Rotterdam (EUR), is a leading academic centre for International Development Studies. It is also one of the oldest, having been established in 1952 by Dutch universities and the Netherlands Ministry of Education as an independent postgraduate center of education, research and public service. We offer a four-year PhD program and a 15.5-month MA in Development Studies with various majors and specializations (and short courses) for participants from over 50 countries. All of our teaching and research programs are conducted in English. Teaching and research by staff members is marked by a commitment to the central role of equitable, inclusive and sustainable development. This is combined with an explicit engagement with the analysis of power relations and processes of global change that reinforce rather than reduce poverty and socio-economic insecurity. The staff group Rural Development, Environment and Population Studies is engaged in research, teaching and advisory work. One of the research areas of the staff group is entitled “Agrarian and Environmental Change”. The Staff Group has a vacancy for Postdoctoral researcher “Agrarian and Environmental Change” (1.0 FTE), for a period of 2.5 years (30 Months). The successful candidate is expected to bring innovative research capacity to the ISS in the field of Agrarian 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 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. Recruitment will be made for an appointment of 2.5 years. A starting date between 1 March and 1 May 2012 is anticipated. Besides the detailed profile given above, the position involves the following tasks and responsibilities: o Publish high-quality articles and chapters; o Assist members of the research group with the writing and submission of research grants and externally financed research programs; o Undertake new research and (co-) publish on issues relevant to the AES programme, preferably focused on, but not limited to, Dr. Bram Büscher’s ongoing research on environmental conservation (see www.brambuscher.com for more information); o Contribute to the teaching of the Major “Agrarian and Environmental Studies”. The following requirements apply: o A recently or nearly completed PhD in the social sciences (geography, anthropology, political science, sociology, etc.); o Evidence of publication capacity, including an emerging publications track record and clear research and publications plans; o Modest teaching experience, preferably at post-graduate level; o Teaching/research experience in the Global South; o Ability to work in an inter-disciplinary and international team; o 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. Appointment: ISS/EUR will offer an initial one year appointment, with the possibility of extension for 1.5 years, depending on the results attained and a positive performance evaluation. 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 candidate’s experience ranges from € 2.379, - to € 3.755, - gross per month (scale 10 CAO NU) under full-time contract. In addition, ISS pays an 8% holiday allowance and an end-of-year payment which is for 2012: 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 [email protected], before the 30th of January 2012. With equal qualifications preference will be given to a woman. Short-listed candidates will be requested to supply samples of published output and at that stage their referees will be contacted. More information about the vacancy can be obtained from Dr. Bram Büscher, Associate Professor of Environment and Sustainable Development, [email protected], or Dr. Max Spoor, Professor of Development Studies and Chair of the Staff Group ([email protected]). -------------------------------- Dr. Bram Büscher Associate Professor of Environment and Sustainable Development International Institute of Social Studies - Erasmus University Kortenaerkade 12, 2518 AX The Hague, The Netherlands +31 (0)70 4260 596 / [email protected] http://www.iss.nl/buscher http://www.brambuscher.com Please refer to: http://www.iss.nl/content/view/full/2873 for ISS’ email disclaimer.
