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From: "Frank Biermann" <[log in to unmask]>
Assistant Professor “Global Environmental Governance”
Vacancy number 1.2009.00218
The Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM)
The Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM), VU University Amsterdam invites
applications for the position of Assistant Professor in Global Environmental
Governance (starting date 1 January 2010).
The position
The successful candidate will be expected to spend about 20 percent of her/his
time on teaching at MSc level and the remaining time on research projects. In
particular, the successful candidate will be the core researcher in a new
three-year research programme on ‘Explaining the Role and Relevance of
Transnational Rule-making Organizations in Global Sustainability Politics:
Contributions to a Theory of Transnational Governance’, funded by the
Netherlands Organisation for Scientific Research. This project will develop a
theoretical framework on the scope conditions for transnational rule-making
organization and examine a set of hypotheses derived from institutional and
organizational theory. An outline of this project can be obtained from Tineke
Reus at [log in to unmask]
The Institute for Environmental Studies
IVM is an international institute that conducts world-class multidisciplinary
research and teaching in environmental studies across the natural and social
sciences (www.vu.nl/ivm). The institute employs about 130 people and is
well-embedded in national and international academic networks. In addition to
core funding, a large part of IVM’s budget is obtained from research grants and
contract research. The Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) was established
at the VU University in 1971 and was integrated within the Faculty of Earth and
Life Sciences (FALW) in 2002.
The Assistant Professor will be affiliated with IVM’s Department of
Environmental Policy Analysis, a vibrant international group of around 35
researchers, faculty members and PhD students. The department is characterised
by a high degree of multidisciplinarity within the social sciences; a
combination of high-quality fundamental research in long-term research projects
with practical relevance and policy advice to decision-makers; and a strong
integration into European and international networks. In the 2007 national
research evaluation ‘Environmental Sciences’, the group was evaluated as top
department in the Netherlands in the field of ‘environmental economics,
sociology and policy’, and ‘internationally at the forefront’.
Requirements
The position will be hired in international competition. 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. Experience in acquiring project funds
will be an asset, as well as empirical knowledge of, and research or work
experience in, global (environmental) governance and transnational politics. In
addition, a strong interdisciplinary affinity and curiosity is an asset.
Excellent skills in English, the working language within the department, are
required.
Contract duration
The contract will be concluded for a period of three years. An extension of the
contract and tenure is possible and will depend on the candidate’s performance
in terms of both academic excellence and project acquisition.
Salary
The salary is in accordance with the university regulations for academic
personnel, and depending on experience. Minimum salary scale 11 (min € 3.195,-)
to a maximum salary scale of 12 (€ 4.970) gross per month on a fulltime basis.
Information/application
Applications, including a cover letter and a CV, should be sent before 15
September 2009 to Dr J.M.R.M. Neutelings, Director Administration, Faculty of
Earth and Life Sciences, VU University Amsterdam, De Boelelaan 1085, 1081 HV
Amsterdam, The Netherlands. E-mail applications (PDF only) to
[log in to unmask] are possible. Please mention the vacancy number in the
e-mail header or at the top left corner of the letter and envelop.
By 30 September we will inform all applicants whether their application will be
considered for the second round. Short-listed candidates will then be invited to
send selected publications and letters of reference.
Further information can be obtained from Professor Frank Biermann, head of the
Department of Environmental Policy Analysis and chair of the search committee
for this position, at [log in to unmask]
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