Managing Director of the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE)<br/>and Professor for Sustainable Development (Associate Professor, 100%) — Universität Bern
- Location
- Ticino
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- 32 days ago
Role overview
Aufgaben
Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field of sustainable development and demonstrate international recognition in research for sustainability transformations.
- Aufgaben:
- Candidates must hold a PhD in a relevant field of sustainable development and demonstrate international recognition in research for sustainability transformations.
- Inspiring work environment
What the company offers
- Inspiring work environment
Contacts
- Ben Jann, President of the CDE Board ([email protected]).
Company and context
- The successful candidate brings a strong record in the management of complex inter- and transdisciplinary research organizations and has proven skills in organizational and strategic leadership.
- The position requires the ability to build on the Centre's profile in sustainability sciences and practice and to maintain and further develop its standing as an academic partner for policy, society, private sector and administration. Anforderungen:
- Applicants are expected to have extensive experience in shaping transnational research partnerships, particularly with countries in the Global South, and a proven track record in securing third-party funding for both academic research and research-based implementation.
- A cooperative leadership style, intercultural competence, experience in knowledge transfer, outstanding management and communication skills, and the ability to inspire and lead interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary teams complete this demanding profile.
- We expect the future position holder to be familiar with Swiss and international science and development policy, and to be recognized as a trusted partner for national and international implementation agencies.
- Command of at least one of Switzerland's national languages and familiarity with its academic system are an advantage.
- Fluency in English is required.
- The professorship will be hosted at CDE and affiliated with one of the departments or institutes of the Faculty of Science.
- For further information on this position, please contact Prof.
- Dr.
Additional details
- The position requires the ability to build on the Centre's profile in sustainability sciences and practice and to maintain and further develop its standing as an academic partner for policy, society, private sector and administration.
Notes and original content
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