Endowed Junior Professor (W1) for Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
- University of Hohenheim - Universität Hohenheim
- University of Hohenheim, Schloß Hohenheim, Stuttgart, Germany
- Feb 08, 2021
Job Description
The Faculty of Agricultural Sciences invites applications for the position of an
Endowed Junior Professor (W1) for Sustainable Use of Natural Resources
at the Institute of Social Sciences in Agriculture to be filled as soon as possible.
The professor (m/f/d) will represent the subject in research and teaching. The professorship’s research concentration will be on interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research in the field of sustainability, with particular emphasis on agricultural land use systems. The application-oriented research should contribute to solving urgent environmental problems in the context of global food security and be of particular relevance to developing and transitioning countries.
Excellent knowledge of both quantitative and qualitative empirical research methods from the social and environmental sciences is required; an expansion of the range of methods to include transdisciplinary approaches or the ability to link into these approaches is particularly welcomed. Preferably, the applicant will have in-depth knowledge about the methods of spatial econometrics and/or the application of geographic information systems.
The successful candidate will cooperate with other professors in agricultural sciences, political sciences, and social sciences and contribute to strengthening the inter-faculty focus on "Global Food Security and Ecosystems" at the University of Hohenheim. A high degree of international visibility and research networking are particularly desirable, for which e.g. field work in different countries can serve.
The teaching load will comprise four contact hours per week. The professor will teach courses in the subject area outlined above in the Bachelor's and Master's degree programs of the Faculty of Agricultural Sciences. Candidates should be able to teach both in German and in English.
Preferred and Required Qualifications
To be appointed, the candidate must have a completed university degree, pedagogical aptitude, and an outstanding doctorate. A further prerequisite for appointment is the proven procurement of funding from the "Robert Bosch Junior Professorship for the Sustainable Use of Natural Resources" program.
Application Details
If the requirements for civil service are met, the appointment will be a temporary civil service position for six years.
With equal qualifications, preference will be given to candidates with disabilities.
The University of Hohenheim seeks to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching and therefore strongly encourages female scientists to apply.
Please attach the following documents to your application: a cover letter, a statement of your future research interests, a curriculum vitae, transcripts of records and degree certificates, a list of publications, a list of third-party funded projects, a teaching record, information on teaching evaluations as well as three key publications.
Please apply online https://www.uni-hohenheim.de/en/prof-appt-portal by 22 February 2021. Questions regarding the position may be directed to Prof. Dr. Claudia Bieling (claudia.bieling@uni-hohenheim.de).
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The University of Hohenheim is the oldest university in the city of Stuttgart, Germany. It was founded in 1818, after the city had been racked by a devastating famine. The university’s original purpose was to teach agricultural techniques and experiment with more efficient farming techniques, to prevent such a disaster ever happening again.
There are three faculties at the university: Agricultural Sciences, Natural Sciences and Business, Economics and Social Sciences. They offer Bachelor’s, Master’s and PhD programmes.
International cooperation takes high priority at the university. Degrees are offered in English and students are encouraged to take part in study abroad schemes. The university has exchange agreements with institutions around the world, including universities in the United States, Australia and Singapore.
The campus is based in a palace, the former residence of Duke Carl Eugen von Württemberg. Duke von Württemberg constructed the palace and its surrounding gardens in the 1700s. Today, the well-maintained grounds are where Hohenheim students take classes.
With its gardens and green spaces home to over 400 different plant species, Hohenheim’s campus is easy and pleasant to get around by foot.
Three museums are located on the Hohenheim campus. The German Agricultural Museum looks at the country’s history of farming. The History of Hohenheim Museum houses collections related to the town, palace and the university itself. The Zoology and Veterinary Museum has several biological and medical curiosities.
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