Job announcement - Post Doc Forestry Economics

The Chair of Forestry Economics and Planning at the Albert-Ludwigs-University of Freiburg, Germany (Prof. Dr. Marc Hanewinkel) is seeking a PostDoctoral Researcher in Forestry Economics, Risk Analysis and Planning.

Beginning October 1st, 2014 or the earliest date thereafter. The position is full-time, remunerated under state salary scheme TV-L E13 and limited to a term of five years. The research of the chair focuses on the following topics: (1) economics of multifunctional forestry; (2) forestry economics and Global Change; (3) uncertainty and risk of forest management; (4) forest planning/strategic planning.

Responsibilities

Cutting-edge research in one of the chair's research areas
Publication of research results in international peer-reviewed journals and presentation at international conferences
Teaching in Master (and if applicable Bachelor) courses
Supervision of students' theses
Writing of research proposals

Ideal profile

PhD in forestry with emphasis on forestry economics or planning or another relevant field
Keen research motivation in one of the chair's research fields
Excellent method-based competence and experience, preferably in one or more of the following research areas: forestry economics (incl. economic modelling), risk-analysis and modelling, operations research, multi-criteria decision making, econometrics, strategic planning under uncertainty
Ability and willingness for interdisciplinary cooperation
Very good English language proficiency; German language proficiency is an asset
Independence, reliability and good communication skills

We offer

Collaboration within an interdisciplinary and internationally successful team at one of the most renowned and attractive universities of Europe
Support for building your own independent scientific career (networking, mentoring, projects, habilitation, leading a junior research group, etc.)

Please send your application until 1st Oct.2014 (including cover letter, CV, transcripts, list of publications/conference presentations, names and contact information of three academic references, short description of research interests) as one single (!) pdf via email to

Screening of application begins 1st of September 2014.

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