Rachel Carson Centre Research Fellowship

Generously supported by the German Ministry for Research and Education (Bundesministerium für Bildung und Forschung, BMBF), the Rachel Carson Center's goal is to further research and discussion in the field of international environmental studies and to strengthen the role of the humanities in the current political and scientific debates about the environment.

The Carson Center seeks a full-time research fellow. The position entails the organization of international conferences and workshops in collaboration with the Carson Fellows.

A command of German and/or other foreign languages is desirable. Competitive candidates will have teaching experience and organizational experience.

The appointment will last for a period of three years.

The research fellow is an employee of Ludwig Maximilian University (LMU). LMU is committed to equal opportunity in employment and gender equality in its working environment. To increase gender distribution in all job categories and at all levels, we strongly encourage applications from qualified women. Applications from appropriately qualified handicapped persons will be given priority. As a general rule, part-time employment is possible.

Please send a curriculum vitae, including a list of publications and your teaching record to: carsoncenter@lmu.de (re: application for research fellow position)

The Rachel Carson Center, Leopoldstrasse 11a, 80802 München, Germany

The deadline for applications is July 15, 2010. For inquiries please contact us via e-mail (carsoncenter@lmu.de or mauch@lmu.de).