Jobs
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25.07.25
Bloom Foundation Research Professorship for Climate Law
University of Bern
As of February 1, 2026 or by arrangement, the Institute of Public Law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Bern will offer the newly created Professorship for Climate Law
The professor will establish an innovative nationally and internationally recognized research programme in the field of Climate Law and contribute to societal solutions in adapting to and mitigating climate change. Basic research at international level is balanced with interdisciplinary applied research. The professor collaborates with stakeholders from the public and private sectors towards policy-relevant and actionable solutions. The research group is a member of the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research (https://www.oeschger.unibe.ch) and takes advantage of this interdisciplinary environment to develop collaborative research. The professor establishes a teaching programme in Climate Law for students of the Faculty of Law and the Graduate School of Climate Sciences.
Application Deadline: 25 July 2025
Starting Date: Feburary 2026
05.08.2025, Gesellschaft für transdisziplinäre und partizipative Forschung e.V.
Leitung der Geschäftsstelle 50%
Die GTPF sucht zum nächstmöglichen Zeitpunkt eine neue Leitung der Geschäftsstelle der GTPF. Ihre Aufgaben umfassen insbesondere die strategische Entwicklung, Koordination der Gremien, Netzwerkpflege und Öffentlichkeitsarbeit sowie Verwaltungsaufgaben. Bewerbungsschluss ist der 05.08.2025.
15 August, University of Gothenburg
Postdoctoral fellow in psychology, with a focus on the science of learning
The post-doctor is expected to take a leading role in the statistical analyses and reporting of the data collected in the first and main work package of the research program. The core of the work will be focused on modelling of learning performance in older age and on investigating the predictors of learning engagement and learning performance based on lifespan data from cognitive tests, questionnaires, and registries. The post-doctor is also expected to contribute to interdisciplinary interactions and subprojects in the context of the larger UGU-LIFE research group.
15 August 2025, University of Oslo
Doctoral Research Fellowship linked to the project "The Democracy of Silence"
The Democracy of Silence investigates silence as an integral dimension of democratic culture, challenging the assumption that participation must always be vocal or visible. The project explores how silence shapes democratic life, citizenship, and participation in both digital and offline contexts.
15. September 2025, Universität für Bodenkultur Wien
Universitätsprofessur für Transformative Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften
Die zu besetzende Professur wird in einer gerade in Entwicklung befindlichen Organisationseinheit für transformative Nachhaltigkeitswissenschaften verankert sein. Die primäre Aufgabe der neuen Organisationseinheit ist es, bestehende oder beginnende Transformationsprozesse zu unterstützen und transformative Aktivitäten an der BOKU zu initiieren und durchzuführen.
30 septembre 2025, Université Paris Cité
Post-doctorant en Éducation au Développement Durable
Rattaché à la Direction Générale Déléguée aux Études, à la Formation et à l’Innovation Pédagogique, le Pôle Innovation Pédagogique a pour mission principale de déployer les innovations pédagogiques afin de favoriser la réussite étudiante et d’accompagner une approche réflexive des enseignants vis-à-vis de leurs pratiques.
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.