Post Doc Position in Economic Geography

vor 3 Monaten

Bern, Schweiz Universität Bern Vollzeit

Institute of Geography, University of Bern
Starting date: February 2025 or upon mutual agreement, limited to 3 years

The Unit Economic Geography in the Institute of Geography at the University of Bern is seeking a highly motivated postdoctoral researcher to join the team.
The work of the Unit Economic Geography focuses on research in the areas of regional development and sustainability, entrepreneurship and (social) innovation, structural changes in urban as well as rural and mountainous regions, diverse economies and postgrowth. We have a strong policy orientation and work regularly with national and international policymakers. You can find more information about the research projects here.
The University of Bern has more than 20'000 students and offers a full range of fields of studies. For more information about the University as an employer, please visit this link. Bern and the Bernese Oberland boast a high quality of life and offer numerous amenities such as urban swimming, hiking, skiing, etc.

Tasks include
- Conducting independent and collaborative research and preparation of publications
- Teaching and supervision at the bachelor and master level
- Support of the group's administrative activities

Required are
- PhD in human geography, economic geography, urban studies, urban planning or in a related field
- Demonstrate excellent skills in conducting empirical research and in writing academic texts.
- Some experience in teaching and supervision
- High motivation, commitment, and ability to work independently
- Commitment to work in an international team and contribute to its management
- A residence in Switzerland or the willingness to move to Switzerland

We offer
- An attractive, collaborative and international work and research environment
- An inspiring research team that cares for a healthy working environment
- Protected research time to develop and implement innovative research
- Opportunities to present at national and international conferences and workshops
- Network with scholars and practitioners
- Opportunities to develop skills in advanced research methods, analysis and writing, teaching and supervision, and teamwork
- Diverse opportunities to develop transferable skills through continuing education
- Salary according to the guidelines of the University of Bern
- High quality of life in Bern, Switzerland
- Letter of motivation
- Curriculum vitae with up to 2 references
- 1-page proposal about research interests and future work
- Publication list
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