Bremens Jacobs University is inviting applications until JAN 15th 2009 
for the following job (see below). Some experience in marine or coastal 
research will be helpful, but is not a precondition.

Please forward to potential candidates you may be aware of.
Michael Flitner

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The Center for Tropical Marine Ecology (ZMT) in Bremen has been recently 
elected member of the prestigious Leibniz Association, which is 
supported by the German Federal and State Governments. Through its 
research, ZMT contributes to developing science-based strategies for 
sustainable use of tropical coastal systems. As a part of its efforts to 
strengthen and expand its research capabilities, ZMT is searching to 
fill a professorship in cooperation with Jacobs University Bremen in

Social Sciences:
Social Systems and Ecological Economics

We seek candidates with a record of excellence in research on the 
dynamics and resilience of complex social systems including their
driving forces, associated risks, costs and benefits. The successful 
candidate will work with an interdisciplinary group of researchers to
explore the social and economic dimensions of global change. Experience 
in research on tropical coastal systems will be an asset.

Candidates are expected to have a Ph.D. in a relevant field and a proven 
record of research and teaching. The successful candidate will develop 
the research area at the ZMT in accordance with its focus on tropical 
coastal systems. The position involves teaching at Jacobs University 
Bremen; the language of instruction is English.

ZMT is embedded in Bremen's vibrant marine research environment 
including the University of Bremen, Jacobs University, MARUM Center for 
Marine Environmental Research, Alfred-Wegener-Institute for Polar and 
Marine Research and the Max-Planck Institute for Marine Microbiology.
Salary and rank will be commensurate with qualification and experience. 
Adequate support in the form of personnel and infrastructure will be 
available.

The ZMT and Jacobs University are equal opportunity employers and Jacobs 
University is certified "Family Friendly" by the Hertie Foundation.
Please send a letter of application, curriculum vitae including a brief 
statement of research and teaching interest, and the names and addresses 
of three referees no later than January 15, 2009 to the Director, 
Zentrum für Marine Tropenökologie, Fahrenheitstr. 6, 28359 Bremen, 
Germany. e-Mail: [log in to unmask], www.jacobs-university.de & 
www.zmt-bremen.de