Doctoral Researcher (f / m / x) Wiss2512-16 | MESH - Multidisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities

Faculty of Arts and Humanities

Doctoral Researcher (f / m / x)

MESH - Multidisciplinary Environmental Studies in the Humanities

We are one of the largest and oldest universities in Europe and one of the most important employers in our region. Our broad range of subjects, the dynamic development of our main research areas and our central location in Cologne make us attractive for students and researchers from around the world. We offer a wide range of career opportunities in science, technology, and administration.

The Collaborative Research Centre CRC TRR228 “Future Rural Africa“ combines expertise from the two universities of Bonn and Cologne to study newly emerging issues of social-ecological transformation and future making in Africa. Project A04 Future Conservation invites applications for a doctoral researcher position.

YOUR TASKS

• Developing a PhD project on the topic of FUTURE CONSERVATION with an indepth focus on social-ecological transformations in the Zambezi Floodplains of western Zambia
• Conducting ethnographic fieldwork in Zambia for about 12-15 months
• Data collection and analysis
• Presentation of results in the form of regular reports, lectures, publications and community-centered dissemination
• Participating in regular project meetings and engagement in interdisciplinary collaborations within the Collaborative Research Centre
• Support in the organization of academic and policy events (conferences, workshops, working meetings)

YOUR PROFILE

WE OFFER

The University of Cologne promotes equal opportunities and diversity. Women will be considered preferentially in accordance with the Equal Opportunities Act of North Rhine-Westphalia (LandOesgleichstellungsgesetz – LGG NRW). We also expressly welcome applications from all suitable candidates regardless of their gender, nationality, ethnic and social origin, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation and identity.