Postdoc: Governance of Climate Extremes & Water Conflicts

CAS in Medication Safety University of Bern; Bern; Vor Ort; CHF 90.000 - 110.000; Vollzeit

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Zusammenfassung

Early PostDoc Position on the Governance of Climate Extremes at the University of Bern, 80-100%, fixed-term, Bern. The research focuses on drought management, water conflicts in agriculture and across sectors, and applying social science methods to Swiss case studies.

Collaboration across political science, justice, ethics and sustainability transitions is encouraged. Start date 01.12.2026 or upon agreement; salary follows University of Bern and Swiss National Science Foundation regulations.

Qualifikationen

• PhD in political science or related social sciences.
• Broad knowledge of droughts, climate extremes and societal impacts.
• Interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary research mindset.

Aufgaben

• Research on drought management and water conflicts in agriculture and across sectors.
• Apply social science methods (e.g., social network analysis, content analysis, process tracing).
• Collaborate across disciplines and work packages (impact studies, agricultural sciences, hydrology).

Kenntnisse

Excellent command of English

Fluency in German or French

Ausbildung

PhD in political science, social sciences, environmental social sciences

Jobbeschreibung

Early PostDoc Position on the Governance of Climate Extremes at the University of Bern, 80-100%, fixed-term, Bern. The research focuses on drought management, water conflicts in agriculture and across sectors, and applying social science methods to Swiss case studies.

Collaboration across political science, justice, ethics and sustainability transitions is encouraged. Start date 01.12.2026 or upon agreement; salary follows University of Bern and Swiss National Science Foundation regulations.