The Excellence Cluster Future Forests at the University of Freiburg invites applications for a Postdoctoral position in Environmental/Forest Governance focusing on Innovation and Experiments (GovInno).
The aim of the project (GovInno) is to identify, develop, and scale governance innovations for successful management to adapt forests to global change - going beyond incremental changes. The project will develop a conceptual framework for governance experiments based on existing literature. In conducting these experiments, the focus will be on local cooperative governance, as well as on political decision making in the state of Baden-Württemberg and Germany. In addition, the successful candidate will contribute to the interdisciplinary and transdisciplinary consolidation of results from the various research areas of the Cluster of Excellence.
Your Tasks
- Conceptual work: Development of a research framework for governance innovations in various forest and environmental arenas
- Planning and conducting governance experiments
- Collaboration in interdisciplinary and international research
- Supervision/support of early-career researchers
- Participation in project coordination and organization
- Proposal development for third-party funding
- Publishing scientific publications, single authored and co-authored
- Presentations at national and international conferences
- Supporting and writing progress reports
- Active involvement in and contributions to cluster activities, workshops, and outreach events
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Summary
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Benefits
- An exciting interdisciplinary environment within an internationally renowned researchers at a newly established Excellence Cluster
- Structured support and supervision for your scientific and career development
- A diverse, collaborative, and inclusive research community, including initial University and cluster-specific onboarding support
- Opportunities for further training, attendance at conferences, and professional networking
- Flexible working hours and support with work-life balance
- Salary according to TV-L 13
- An individual financial budget for project-specific expenses as well as for career development activities
Requirements
- PhD (or equivalent) in political science, human geography, or related fields
- Knowledge and experience in the field of governance innovation research and experimental policy methods
- Successful experience in coordination and project management
- Ability to work independently and collaborate in interdisciplinary teams
- Due to the project location very good spoken German and very good spoken and written English skills
- Proven publications in the field of governance
Application Documents
- Cover letter
- CV
- Relevant certificates/transcripts
- And, if applicable, publication list
Check also:
2026 Fully Funded Humboldt Research Fellowship
2026 Konrad Adenauer Foundation Scholarship
Application Deadline
March 29, 2026How To Apply
