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 chairs 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 the chairs 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. )

Further information:

http://www.ife.uni-freiburg.de or http://www.wsl.ch/info/mitarbeitende/hanewink

Questions to: Roderich von Detten +49 (0)761 2033686, This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or Marc Hanewinkel This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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 This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. .

Screening of application begins 1st of September 2014.