Call for Applications

The Centre for Econics and Ecosystem Management is pleased to announce an open competition for funded research stays within the DAAD-project “Biosphere Forests and Rivers: Building Support Systems and Connections for Conflict Transformation”. Please find more information about the project and the Centre for Econics here.

Positions

We offer the following research stay positions:

• one position for a PhD student
  • Duration
    • M 3 months at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development
    • The applicant should propose a wished suitable period of stay at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development. The stay should start in 2023.
  • Main task
    • Research on (proposed research fields, of which all can be covered or just a selection – see also figure with Key Questions of the Project):
      • Sustainable (forest) ecosystem management
      • Securing of ecosystem services
      • Conflict management/prevention
      • Participatory processes
      • Transboundary cooperation
      • Sustainable transformation governance
    • Research should be carried out as case study in Germany (preferably in a transboundary context, but no compulsion)
    • Develop recommendations for an effective and integrated management in the context of conflict prevention.
  • one position for a post-doc researcher
    • Duration
      • M3 months at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development
      • The applicant should propose a wished suitable period of stay at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development and an alternative period. The stay should start in 2023.
    • Main task
      • Research on (proposed research fields, of which all can be covered or just a selection – see also figure with Key Questions of the Project):
        • Forest management in the context of climate change adaptation
        • River ecosystem management in the context of climate change
        • Conflict management at the intersection of ecological and social systems
        • Transboundary ecosystem management
        • Stakeholder management within biosphere regions
        • Sustainable economic development within biosphere regions
      • Research should be carried out as a case study in Germany (preferably in a transboundary context, but no compulsion)
      • Develop recommendations for an effective and integrated management in the context of conflict prevention.
    • one position for a senior researcher (experienced scientist or professor)
      • Duration
        • 3 months at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development
        • The applicant should propose a wished suitable period of stay at Eberswalde University for Sustainable Development and an alternative period. The stay should start in 2023.
      • Main task
        • Analysis of management of Biosphere Regions and their potential as sustainable (forest) management and conflict prevention model regions (see also figure with Key Questions of the Project)
        • Develop recommendations for an effective and integrated management in the context of conflict prevention.

Financial support

• For position of PhD student: 1.200 € per month plus 350 € travel allowance
• For position of post-doc: 2.500 € per month plus 350 € travel allowance
• For position of experienced scientist /professor: 3.000 € / 3.600 € per month plus 350 € travel allowance

Other kinds of support

The Centre for Econics and Ecosystem Management will provide a work space and contacts to German partners from practice in ecosystem management (e.g. Biosphere Reserve administrations).

Important Note

Costs for trips inside of Germany to the case study regions will have to be covered by the monthly financial support.

Requirements

In order to apply for the grant, applicants must meet all the following requirements. Failure to meet any of these requirements will result in a candidate being ineligible.

The following requirements must be met:

• Strong interest in the project-related topic
• Ability and motivation to independently develop concrete research questions and research design
• B2 English or German

The following formal requirements must also be met:

• PhD student
  • Current PhD studies at the Ukrainian National Forestry University or at the National Transport University
• Post-doctoral researcher
  • Current teaching or research assignment as postdoctoral researcher at the Ukrainian National Forestry University or at the National Transport University
• Senior researcher
  • PhD degree and at least 10 years professional experience as lecturer or researcher at the Ukrainian National Forestry University or at the National Transport University

Selection Process and Criteria

The awarding of the scholarships requires a formal application, which will be publicly announced on the website of the respective university. The announcement will set out the necessary requirements and selection criteria in a transparent manner. After the expiry of a deadline, all applications received by then will be reviewed and evaluated by an appointed selection committee.

The selection committee is appointed by the Centre for Econics and Ecosystem Management. It will consist of the following three members:

1. Project coordination (CEEM) – initial review of applications and verification of compliance, preparation of an overview and initial assessment
2. Project management (CEEM) – inspection of applications in consultation with the project coordinator, checking in particular if the content of the criteria has been met
3. Representatives of the relevant partner institutions (UNFU & NTU) – Final agreement, in particular on the feasibility of implementation, or to obtain an assessment of the quality and reliability of the applicants

Accordingly, the decision-making process goes through a three-stage selection process.

The selection committee will evaluate according to the following criteria:

• Consistency of the research background with the project topic;
• Level and consistency of the proposed research programme with the formulated objectives for the research stay and the project topic

Application

The application documents should be send as a single PDF attachment in an e-mail to the following address: Angela.Dichte@hnee.de. Contact person Angela Dichte

From the National Transport University: kharuta_vitaliy@ukr.net. Contact person Kharuta Vitalii

A complete application consists of:

• СV
• Objectives, expected results and brief description of the planned research (including the proposed case study areas)
• Desired period and possible alternative period

Electronic applications have to be handed in

by 12:00 pm Central European Summer Time

on 24 July 2021.
The candidates will be informed on the results of selection until the end of July 2023 via e-mail.

Award of the scholarship

After the selection committee has made its decision, the applicants will be informed and asked for confirmation in the case of a positive decision. After agreeing on the research period and any content-related or methodological adjustments to the research design proposed by the selection committee, a fellowship contract will then be concluded with the fellowship holder.

In addition to the funding amount, this contract contains the agreements on the period, research question, methods and spatial orientation of the intended research stay.

After successful completion of the research stay, which includes the submission of a report on the research question, the methods used as well as the results and their discussion, the scholarship holder will receive a scholarship certificate naming the DAAD and the sponsor as well as the scholarship award and amount.

We are looking forward to your applications!