[voew-listserver] Position at IVM

  • From: Bernd Siebenhüner <bernd.siebenhuener@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
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  • Date: Tue, 02 Oct 2007 13:51:28 +0200

FYI
Postdoctoral/Senior Researcher "International Relations"/"Global Govern­ance"/"Sustainable Development" 
Vacancynumber 1.2007.00336
The Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) of the Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences of VU University offers a postdoc position for an interdisciplinary international re­search pro­gramme that will investigate the integration of research on insti­tu­tions and governance for sustainability into formal models and scenarios. Research Project Governance and institutions are increasingly becoming a central concern within the more quantitatively oriented modelling and scenarios community. In order to understand the effectiveness of institutions in steering society and the international system at large towards sustainability, a number of ap­proaches have been developed within International Relations and global en­vironmental governance research that potentially can be integrated into the ongoing attempts to model political developments and interventions. The fo­ci of our work on "governance and institutions" will be on (1) questions re­gard­ing effectiveness of international institutions; and (2) questions regarding de­sign of future international policies. The theoretical work will be combined with empirical work on a case study in the field of energy or land use policies. 

The project is a collaboration between IVM and the Netherlands Environ­mental Assessment Agency (Milieu- 
en Natuurplanbureau, MNP). The project team will work closely with researchers from the University of 
California at Santa Barbara (Oran Young). The project will also be integral part of current efforts in 
developing a long-term research programme on governance and in­stitutions within the International Human 
Dimensions Programme on Global Environmental Change. The successful candidate will become a member of IVM's 
Department of Environmental Policy Analysis, an international group of about 35 researchers with backgrounds 
in a variety of social science disci­plines. The group has recently been evaluated by an international 
committee of experts as the top department in its field in the country and "at the fore­front 
internationally".

Job description
The main activities are: · Reviewing the literature on governance and institutions with a view towards integration into models and scenarios; 
·  Developing and applying a framework to assess the effectiveness of 
institutions;
·  Testing and refining the model in the area of energy and land use policies;
·  Communicating results to domestic and international audiences.


Qualifications
The successful candidate has a strong research background in political science and international 
relations, as evidenced through a doctoral degree and inter­national peer-reviewed publications. 
Interest in modelling and quantitative approaches is desired. Experience in guiding research teams and 
in acquiring project funds will be an asset, as well as empirical knowledge of, and re­search or 
work experience in, global (environmental) gov­ernance. In addition, a strong interdisciplinary 
affinity and curiosity is an as­set. Excellent skills in English, the working language within this 
research pro­gramme and within the department, are required. The candidate is expected to spend one 
day per week at MNP to ensure close collaboration between project partners.

Appointment and salary
The position will be hired in international competition. We plan to launch the programme by 1 December 2007. The appointment will be for 28 month. In general, an extension of the contract is possible, depending on further funding of the project. Visit our website www.vu.nl/vacatures <http://www.vu.nl/vacatures> for a review of working conditions at the VU. Gross monthly salary is minimal 3060 euro and maximal 4190 euro. 
Information and application
For further inquiries please contact Dr. Philipp Pattberg at IVM 
(Philipp.Pattberg@xxxxxxxxx <mailto:Philipp.Pattberg@xxxxxxxxx>), tel. +31 
(0)20 5989542
Please address written applications (including a cover letter, CV, list of 
publications) mentioning the vacancy number in the e-mail header or at the top left 
on the letter and envelope, no later than 30 October 2007 to the VU University, 
Faculty of Earth and Life Sciences, attn. dr. J.M.R.M. Neutelings, Managing Director, 
De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV Amsterdam, The Netherlands, or by email to: 
falw.vacatures@xxxxxxxxxx <mailto:falw.vacatures@xxxxxxxxxx>

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Prof. Dr. Bernd Siebenhuener
Ecological Economics
School of Computing Science, Business Administration, Economics and Law 
Carl von Ossietzky University of Oldenburg
26111 Oldenburg
GERMANY

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Email: bernd.siebenhuener@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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