CICERO (Center for International Climate and Environmental Research - Oslo) is an independent research center associated with the University of Oslo. CICERO's aim is to conduct research on and provide information and expert advice about national and international issues related to climate change and climate policy. CICERO's research staff comprises a wide range of disciplinary backgrounds, including political science, sociology, economics, and the natural sciences. In total, CICERO has a staff of 50 located in new offices in the CIENS building at the Oslo Innovation Centre (Forskningsparken, Gaustadalléen 21). CICERO is now accepting applications for Researchers and consultants CICERO is now seeking to fill several positions. We are accepting applications for research assistants, research fellows, senior research fellows, and research consultants. Part-time associate positions for university faculty are also available. We are looking to increase our staff in all three of our research programs:* Scientific basis and international agreements * Mitigation and costs * Impacts, vulnerability, and adaptation
Higher education is required for all positions. A PhD is required for research fellow positions and part-time university associates. CICERO is expanding its research activity particularly in the following areas: energy and energy policy; development aid related to climate; and climate change in the northern regions. We thus encourage candidates with this type of background to apply. We are interested in applicants with social scientific, natural scientific, or technical backgrounds. Ability and willingness to participate in interdisciplinary research is mandatory. For more information about CICERO and its research activities, see www.cicero.uio.no/index_e.asp. CICERO is an equal opportunity employer, and fluency in English is important. We can offer a good working environment, membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund, and a salary commensurate with qualifications. For more information, contact:* Research Director Jan S. Fuglestvedt, tel. +47 91 57 88 50/+47 22 85 87 64 (Scientific basis and international agreements) * Acting Research Director Kristin Aunan , tel. + 47 99 00 52 69/+47 22 85 87 63, (Mitigation and costs) * Research Director Grete K. Hovelsrud, tel. +47 95 80 60 46/+ 47 22 85 87 69 (Impacts, vulnerability, and adaptation)
Application, CV and copies of references and transcripts must be posted by 31 January 2007. Please do not send originals; applications and attachments will not be returned. Mailing address: CICERO, P.O. Box 1129 Blindern, 0318 OSLO, Norway http://www.cicero.uio.no/webnews.asp?id=10764&lang=en -- Prof. Dr. Bernd Siebenhüner Ökologische Ökonomie Carl-von-Ossietzky Universität Oldenburg Fakultät 2: Informatik, Wirtschafts- und Rechtswissenschaften 26111 Oldenburg Tel: 0441/798-4366 Fax: 0441/798--4379 Email: bernd.siebenhuener@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx URL: www.uni-oldenburg.de/ecoeco