SEAS postdoctoral research fellow in system dynamics and ocean-human interactions

This position is connected to the use of participatory system dynamics modelling within the thematic area of Ocean-Human Interactions, particularly the challenges imposed by mining (seabed and other forms of mining) on the management of marine ecosystems and the industries and communities depending on them.

The position is open to either an incoming or an outgoing candidate, see mobility rules .

The successful candidate will be employed at the Department of Geography and included in the System Dynamics Group. Information about the supervisor, research group and research possibilities for the fellow is available here . For further details about the research possibilities please contact Professor Birgit Kopainsky .

Shaping European Research Leaders for Marine Sustainability (SEAS) is a postdoctoral research fellowship programme for 37 fellows launched and managed by the University of Bergen. This project has received funding from the European Union’s Horizon 2020 research and innovation programme under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie grant agreement No 101034309.

In this first call, open August 1 - October 31 (2021), we invite talented experienced researchers to apply for 18 fellowships . Successful candidates will be employed in fixed-term full-time postdoctoral research fellow positions at UiB.

The SEAS programme offers

• high-quality inter- and transdisciplinary research and training opportunities in the area of marine sustainability supported by a supervision and inter-sectoral mentoring scheme
• opportunity to transfer knowledge and skills between disciplines, organisations and sectors
• a regional ecosystem of marine actors
• structured skill-based training
• high-quality working conditions
• personal career support
• academic freedom
• equal opportunities

For more information see the SEAS webpage or send an email to [email protected]