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21.03.25
PostDoc position 2 years in the project “INSIGHTS – Lessons learned for engaging at science-society interfaces”
eawag
The ‘accompanying research’ (‘Begleitforschung’) project INSIGHTS carried out jointly by Eawag and EPFL will derive overarching lessons learned and best practices on how to engage with different societal actors at science-practice and science-policy interfaces, using four Joint Initiative Projects as empirical case studies. Joint initiatives (JIs) are large-scale inter- and transdisciplinary projects co-funded by the ETH Board and conducted by the institutions of the ETH Domain (ETHZ, EPFL, WSL, EAWAG, PSI, EMPA) and external partners.
The project will be part of a broader effort within Eawag to foster systematic learning across larger inter- and transdisciplinary research projects, programs or initiatives (Wings, Trapego, Trebridge, BGB) with a view to developing ‘how to’ practical knowledge for strengthening dialogue processes at these interfaces. In particular, the project will address the following research questions:
How are dialogue processes in JIs structured and developed over time?
What challenges and opportunities do project members (researchers and societal actors) experience? What strategies do they employ to overcome challenges and leverage opportunities?
What contributions do JIs make to science and society?
What lessons learned and best practices can be derived for future initiatives aiming at engaging with different societal actors at science-society interfaces?
Appliaciton Deadline: 21 March 2025
30.03.25
PhD Student in Innovation Economics
ETH Zurich
The KOF Swiss Economic Institute at ETH Zurich is the leading institute for applied economic research in Switzerland. The Division Innovation Economics conducts high-quality empirical research. We use advanced methods to collect a wide variety of (big) data and analyze them using state-of-the-art econometric and text analytic methods. The division provides the basis for evidence-based policy making in Switzerland and publishes its analyses in leading field journals. The KOF is associated with the Department of Management, Technology and Economics (D-MTEC) at ETH Zurich.
Project background
The successful candidate will examine the development of the circular economy and explore which factors can support the transition to a circular economy or how the digital transformation is affecting the economic structures and competitiveness of companies or how knowledge diffuses in networks. The specific research topic will be developed in collaboration with the candidate to ensure that it aligns with their research interests and expertise while also contributing to the broader objectives of our research group.
01.04.25/open until filled
Evidence Synthesis Information Scientist
Virginia Tech
The Evidence Synthesis Information Scientist, reporting to the Assistant Director, Evidence Synthesis Services, will join the collaborative Evidence Synthesis Services team in supporting evidence synthesis research at Virginia Tech for Blacksburg, Roanoke, the National Capital Region, and other university locations and affiliates. The successful candidate will be an ambassador for high-quality evidence synthesis at Virginia Tech; as an expert in search techniques and synthesis methods such as systematic reviews; provide guidelines-based consultation, outreach, live and asynchronous training, and additional support for systematic reviews and other topics related to evidence synthesis; explore emerging tools, resources, and methods for evidence synthesis; supervise student assistants; serve as subject area liaison to one or more departments, institutes, or program areas; and contribute to supporting the Virginia Tech community in adoption of open and collaborative research practices. Participate in serving on institutional or professional committees, and demonstrating a commitment to team efforts, service excellence, and Virginia Tech’s Principles of Community.
Review date: 01 April 2025
Position is open until filled
03.04.25
Postdoc Position in Ocean Tipping Points and Impacts
University of Bern
The Ocean Modelling group within the Climate- and Environmental Physics Division at the University of Bern invites applications for a postdoctoral position focused on modeling ocean-climate tipping points and their impacts. The successful candidate will explore extreme future outcomes by developing “what if” scenarios – examining the consequences of crossing critical tipping points in the ocean's physical system. Key areas of focus include disruptions to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and Southern Ocean circulation, along with their associated impacts on ocean biogeochemistry and climate. The candidate will also have the opportunity to pursue related topics and develop new projects.
The project offers the opportunity to work with a comprehensive, fully coupled climate-carbon cycle Earth system model and collaborate with experts in tipping points within the Horizon Europe TipESM project (https://www.tipesm.eu), the Climate and Environmental Physics Division and the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research. Employment conditions and remuneration are in accordance with the standards of the University of Bern, Switzerland. The initial appointment is for two years.
Review of applications begins on April 3.
08.04.25
Lise Meitner Excellence Program
Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research
The Max Planck Society has initiated a number of measures to attract increasing numbers of women to a career in science and provide them with equal opportunities for all stages of their career. An important initiative is the Lise Meitner Excellence Program. The position as a Lise Meitner Group Leader will be advertised to recruit and promote exceptionally qualified female scientists. There is a multi-stage, competitive selection process, held in close consultation with interested Max Planck Institutes. The Lise Meitner Groups are furnished with their own resources for their entire duration.
The Max Planck Institute for Demographic Research (MPIDR) encourages social scientists and demographers to apply for this program.
15.04.25
Wissenschaftliche:r Mitarbeiter:in an der Schnittstelle von Wissenschaft und Öffentlichkeit
Universität Bern, Departement für Sozialanthropologie und Kulturwissenschaftliche Studien
In dieser Position können Wissenschafter:innen mit einem ausgeprägten Interesse an der Schnittstelle Wissenschaft und Öffentlichkeit ihre Expertise in Projektentwicklung, Forschung und Lehre einbringen. Das Departement bietet eine spannende Umgebung durch die Zusammenarbeit der Fachbereiche Sozialanthropologie, Mittlerer Osten und muslimische Gesellschaften sowie Religionswissenschaft. Die Stelle ist im transversalen Bereich des Departements angesiedelt und ermöglicht eine kreative Zusammenarbeit mit den unterschiedlichen Schwerpunkten in den Fachbereichen.
Die Stelle umfasst folgende Aufgaben
Entwicklung und Umsetzung von Projekten an der Schnittstelle von Wissenschaft und Öffentlichkeit im Austausch mit den SAKS-Mitarbeitenden
Entwicklung von Lehre an der Schnittstelle von Wissenschaft und Öffentlichkeit
Bewerbungsfrist: 15. April 2025
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15.04.25
PhD position (4 years, full time): just climate resilience & social learning with film
University of Bern
You will be part of the transdisciplinary EU-funded Horizon project “JustREACH: Just Climate Resilience through Enhanced Adaptation and Capacity Harnessing”. The project aims to enhance resilience by empowering local actors to achieve equitable climate adaptation outcomes. We will work in five pilot regions in urban, industrial,
and rural settings in Germany, France, Greece, the UK and Croatia. Facing resource constraints, the authorities often struggle to balance overlapping objectives and to co-create an understanding of just resilience. The research project involves researchers, citizens with a cause, policymakers, businesses, and civic organizations to co-create tools and ways of working together to implement climate adaptation plans for well-being and societal transformation. Social learning videos with authentic storytelling will be co-created at all pilot sites to share their transformative knowledge about adaptation processes.
Your tasks:
Conduct transdisciplinary PhD research in Geography with a methodological focus on understanding and fostering social learning processes across the pilot sites,
Learning the Social Learning Video method, exploring the potential, critically reflecting and developing the method further,
Conduct extensive multi-sited fieldwork with the camera in a collaborative manner (five pilot sites),
Contributing to JustREACH workshops, conferences, reading groups, colloquia and mLab events,
Outputs of your PhD are social learning videos and published results in peer-reviewed scientific journals.
Application Deadline: 15 April 2025
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Open until filled
Postdoctoral Scholar on Public Interest Technology
Virginia Tech
The Public Interest Technology Lab in the School of Public and International Affairs (SPIA) at the Virginia Tech Research Center, Arlington, Virginia, seeks a highly motivated and collaborative researcher with expertise in public interest technology. The mission of the Public Interest Technology lab is to advance research, education, policy, and practice on the governance, design, and deployment of emerging technologies to serve the public interest.
The postdoctoral scholar will join a highly collaborative multi-institutional team of faculty, students, and stakeholders. Individuals with interests in one or more the following topics are encouraged to apply: ethical and societal implications of AI or related technologies; responsible AI/AI governance; technology, policy, and society; biopsychosocial implications of digital technologies; Human-AI Interaction; and/or equity-centered data science and analytics.
This is a two-year, full-time, 12-month position. The preferred start date is June 10, 2025, but no later than August 10, 2025. The salary is $65,000 per year. The scholar will be based in SPIA at the Virginia Tech Research Center in Arlington, VA.