Two research positions at Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences to work with SRC

Resilience Science; Stockholms kommun; On-site; SEK 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A research institution in Sweden seeks two Early Career Academy Researchers to explore the ecological economics of global change. Ideal candidates should hold a PhD in disciplines such as economics or ecology and possess strong analytical skills. Collaboration in interdisciplinary teams is essential. Applications are due by February 20, 2013.

Qualifications

• Exceptional scholarly promise and a rigorous approach to problem solving.
• Documented capacity to synthesize knowledge, analyze large data sets and build empirically grounded theory.
• Team player who understands how expertise fits within a global perspective.

Responsibilities

• Research complex dynamics of social–ecological systems.
• Collaborate with researchers on global sustainability projects.

Skills

Synthesize knowledge

Analyze large data sets

Collaborate creatively

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Education

PhD in economics, ecology or related disciplines

Job description

Overview

The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences invites two Early Career Academy Researcher positions as part of the Family Erling Persson’s Academy Program on The Ecological Economics of Global Change, led by Prof. Carl Folke. The program focuses on the complex, multi‑scale dynamics of social–ecological systems, economic development, and critical ecosystem services in a global context. One position targets a scholar with a documented background in economics, the other a scholar with a documented background in research on social‑ecological interactions.

Program Focus

The program addresses how human wellbeing and the Earth system interact in novel ways, aiming to foster development that is favourable and sustainable for current and future generations. Research will explore nonlinear thresholds that can lead to large, persistent changes and transformations of human actions toward stewardship of social‑ecological systems for global sustainability. Part of the program will focus on marine issues.

Position Details

Positions are two plus three years, with potential for continuation. Candidates should hold a PhD in economics, ecology or related disciplines, be at the post‑doc level or similar, and have documented experience from interdisciplinary collaboration (a bonus). Successful candidates must be team players who understand how their particular expertise fits within the greater global picture and can collaborate with other researchers in an open‑minded and creative way.

Requirements

• PhD in economics, ecology or related disciplines.
• Exceptional scholarly promise and a rigorous approach to problem solving.
• Documented capacity to synthesize knowledge, analyse large data sets and build empirically grounded theory.
• Team player who understands how expertise fits within a global perspective and can collaborate creatively.
• Experience in interdisciplinary collaboration (bonus).

Application

Applicants should submit a single document containing a short letter of interest (1‑2 pages) and a Curriculum Vitae (max 3 pages). Applicants may request a person of their choice to send a letter of recommendation. Applications must be sent to Christina Leijonhufvud ([e-mail]) by 20 February 2013.