Bloom Foundation Research Professorship for Climate Law (80 - 100 %, open rank)

Universität Bern; Bernstadt; Vor Ort; EUR 60.000 - 100.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The University of Bern invites applications for the Bloom Foundation Research Professorship for Climate Law, aiming to establish a pioneering research program addressing climate adaptation and mitigation. The appointed professor will integrate fundamental and applied research while also creating educational curricula at the Faculty of Law, enhancing interdisciplinary collaboration.

Qualifikationen

• Excellent academic record demonstrated through high-profile research.
• Proficiency in German expected after a reasonable period.
• Secure extramural funding.

Aufgaben

• Establish an innovative research program in Climate Law.
• Contribute to societal solutions for climate change.
• Develop a teaching program for students.

Kenntnisse

Leadership experience

Research in climate law

Interdisciplinary project experience

Ausbildung

PhD degree in Law

Jobbeschreibung

Bloom Foundation Research Professorship for Climate Law

• Open rank
• Starting from February 1, 2026, or by arrangement, the Institute of Public Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Bern will offer a newly created Professorship for Climate Law.
• The professor will establish an innovative, nationally and internationally recognized research program in Climate Law and contribute to societal solutions for adapting to and mitigating climate change. The role balances basic international research with interdisciplinary applied research. The professor collaborates with stakeholders from the public and private sectors to develop policy-relevant and actionable solutions. The research group is a member of the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research and leverages this interdisciplinary environment for collaborative research. The professor will also establish a teaching program in Climate Law for students of the Faculty of Law and the Graduate School of Climate Sciences.
• Candidates must hold a PhD degree in Law, with an excellent academic record demonstrated through high-profile research and international academic publications in climate or environmental law. Successful candidates will have secured extramural funding and possess leadership experience in national or international bodies, as well as interdisciplinary project experience. Proficiency in German is expected after a reasonable period.
• Depending on qualifications, the appointment will be at the level of an assistant professor (tenure track) or associate professor (with habilitation or equivalent).
• The University of Bern encourages applications from women and aims to increase the proportion of women in academic positions. The university has also signed the DORA declaration.