Vacancies

The Institute on the Environment (IonE) at the University of Minnesota seeks a Research Scholar in Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services. The Research Scholar will lead a research program focused on natural capital and ecosystem services, related to sustainable development, conservation, and/or land and water management decisions. This research should strive to articulate connections between decision-making, impacts on socio-ecological systems, and value to people. [Read more…] about Vacancy: Research Scholar in Natural Capital and Ecosystem Services

The Leibniz Centre for Agricultural Landscape Research (ZALF) is a nationally and internationally active research institute,  member of the Leibniz Association and is located in Müncheberg (approx. 35 minutes by regional train from Berlin-Lichtenberg). It also maintains a research station with further locations in Dedelow and Paulinenaue.

With its Tenure Track System, ZALF aims to recruit excellent scientists with essential expertise by providing a guaranteed transitioning to a permanent contract subject to successful evaluation. We are offering at our location in Müncheberg a Tenure Track Position for a Scientist (m/f/d) on “Behavioural Economics” [Reference N° T01-2022]. [Read more…] about Tenure Track Position for a Scientist (m/f/d) on “Behavioural Economics”

A call for three partially funded master thesis topics on ecosystem services is open at the Ruhr University Bochum, Germany. The positions are under the supervision of PD Dr. Luis Inostroza. The topics include:

• i-tree-based © calculation of Ecosystem Services in northern Bogota, Colombia;
• Assessment of Ecosystem Services in northern Bogota using InVEst;
• Urban expansion modelling in northern Bogota using remote sensing.

You can find more information and contact details about each specific topic below:

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The European Forest Institute is now seeking a Researcher on Urban Forestry and Biocities.

The Biocities facility which will open in Rome, Italy during 2022, will support a science-informed dialogue on the potential of the circular bioeconomy concept, particularly based on forest-based solutions, for rethinking and creating sustainable, healthy and resilient cities. The Facility will develop a new and holistic conceptual framework for the use of green infrastructures and biobased solutions in urban environments. [Read more…] about Researcher on Urban Forestry and Biocities

ARS Progetti SPA is looking for an agroecology/ environmental management specialist for a landscape restoration, agroecology and reforestation project in Kenya.

Desired professional experience in:

• Sustainable agriculture and evironmental management;
• Forestry management, rural development, support to livelihoods, and climate change strategies;
• Design and implementation of integrated natural resource management programmes in developing countries;
• Project management/coordination of development programmes in developing countries.

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