Location: Nashville, Tennessee


Position: Lipscomb Universityʼs Institute for Sustainable Practice seeks to fill
immediately a full-time, tenure-track, Assistant/Associate Professor position.
About Lipscomb: Lipscomb University has more than 4,000 students and was ranked
in the Top 20 universities in the South, according to the U.S. News and World Reportʼs “2012 Americaʼs Best Colleges” guidebook. Lipscomb is located in Nashville, Tennessee, the nationʼs 27th largest city and ranked as one of the five friendliest cities in America.
Description: The Institute for Sustainable Practice offers diverse, innovative and
entrepreneurial academic programs for undergraduate students, graduate students, and professionals alike. The Institute offers three undergraduate majors: Conservation and Sustainable Ecology, Sustainable Practice, and Environmental Management and
Technology; and four graduate programs: a Certificate in Sustainable Practice, a Master of Science degree in Sustainable Practice, a dual degree Master of Science in
Sustainable Practice/M.B.A. and a Sustainability concentration for traditional M.B.A.
students. The Institute attracts students with a wide variety of backgrounds and
interests, such as green building and design, renewable energy, food justice and
sustainable food systems, and much more. Please visit the Instituteʼs website at
sustainability.lipscomb.edu to learn more about the Instituteʼs programs and students.
Qualifications: Strongest consideration will be given to candidates who are
sustainability generalists or who have specializations in earth sciences. Candidates
must be willing to teach a variety of courses and advise a diverse student population.
A Ph.D. in sustainability or a Ph.D. in a closely related field with significant graduate
work in sustainability is required. Teaching experience or relevant work experience is an added benefit. Applicants must have completed all requirements for the Ph.D. except the dissertation at the time of application and be willing to relocate to Nashville, Tennessee. Candidates should have excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to work well with faculty, staff and students. The University is associated with the churches of Christ and members with an advanced degree in sustainability or environmental science are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities: Effectively teach undergraduate and graduate courses in the
fundamentals of sustainability. Advise capstones and internships and mentor
undergraduate and graduate students. Develop and teach new courses as needed.
Develop instructional methods that reflect best practices in pedagogy.

Application Process: Interested candidates should submit the following: (1) a letter of
interest (2) curriculum vitae (3) names, email addresses and phone numbers of three
references (4) official transcripts and (5) mission and faith journey statement:
https://secure.lipscomb.edu/hr/Form/Detail/1510. Please email all materials to
sustainability@lipscomb.edu or mail to: The Institute for Sustainable Practice, One
University Park Drive, Nashville, TN 37204.

Application Deadline: Applicants will be accepted until the position is filled.

Lipscomb University complies with all applicable federal and state nondiscrimination
laws and does not engage in prohibited discrimination on the basis of race, religion, sex, age, color, national or ethnic origin, or disability in the administration of its employment practices.

Website: http://www.nal.usda.gov/

The National Agricultural Library, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA),  reaches out to departments and programs supporting sustainability sciences, industrial ecology and/or life-cycle assessment studies.
The organization intends to fill a post-doctorate position for an ongoing project requiring an individual with a recent Ph.D. in ecology, engineering, economics... and life-cycle assessment experience.

Deadline: Feb. 28, 2012
Location: Trondheim, Norway

he Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) in Trondheim represents academic eminence in technology and the natural sciences as well as in other academic disciplines ranging from the social sciences, the arts, medicine, teacher education, architecture to fine art. Cross-disciplinary cooperation results in innovative breakthroughs and creative solutions with far-reaching social and economic impact.

Faculty of Engineering Science and technology
The Industrial Ecology Program IndEcol

Deadline: February 24, 2012
Location: Portland, OR

E3 Network’s internship program offers graduate students in economics the opportunity to engage real world environmental issues during the summer months. Interns are paired with other economists in the E3 Network and/or with non-profit organizations to conduct research during the summer months. Recent interns have worked with the World Wildlife Fund, Environmental Defense Fund, Food and Water Watch, Natural Resources Defense Council, Union of Concerned Scientists, International Rivers Network, Greenpeace, Friends of the Earth, Conservation Strategy Fund, Marine Conservation Biology Institute, Clean Air-Cool Planet, Forest Guild, Center for Environment and Population, Stockholm Environment Institute, Global Development and Environment Institute, Ecotrust, and The Trust for Public Land.
The typical length of an E3 network internship is 8 weeks during the summer months. We offer interns a competitive stipend, mentorship, and a supportive learning environment. In most cases, applicants will be expected to relocate as part of their internship.
The internship program is open to graduate students in economics, environmental/natural resource economics, ecological economics, and sustainable business/finance. E3 Network prioritizes graduate students with proven research skills and demonstrated commitment to environmental protection.
The deadline for applications for summer 2012 is February 24. To apply, please email the following materials to director@e3network by the deadline.

1. Curriculum vita
2. One letter of reference
3. A three-page statement of your research interests and how they reflect E3 Network’s guiding principles.

Deadline: February 29, 2012
Location: Manchester, UK

Understanding the historical dynamics of sustainable consumption --- PhD

Studentship

"Sustainable development" came to the fore of public attention

in 1987

with the report of the Brundlandt Commission but it has had a longer

history. The aim of this PhD studentship is to advance our understanding

of the dynamics of sustainable consumption in the past to shed fresh

light on the present.

The project will make a contribution to the SCI research strand on

Sustainable Consumer Behaviours and Lifestyles by developing a

historical case study. The following research areas are indicative but

not meant to be exclusive. We particularly invite project applications

that speak to one of the following problems:

1) Solo Living and the Consequences of Changing Living Arrangements for

Sustainability:

The late twentieth century witnessed a steep rise in single households

and living alone. In the United Kingdom, 2% of 25-44 year olds lived

alone in 1973. By 2003 it was 12%. In France, the share of single-parent

households with children almost doubled in the 1980s-90s. Such changes

have implications for the built environment, mobility, and lifestyles.

What is their history and how have households, communities and

authorities responded to the material pressures resulting from such

shifts in the past? What can be learnt from earlier types of communal

living arrangements with shared facilities?

2) Sustainable Cities:

The world today is an urban world. Cities have placed themselves at the

forefront of sustainability initiatives, ranging from sustainable

architecture and climate action plans for schools to "future

weeks" of

fair trade and global solidarity. In Zurich, public housing purchases

only energy efficient A-class appliances, such as heat pump tumble

dryers. Urbanisation, however, is nothing new. How have cities in the

past coped with pressures on material resources? What is the pre-history

of current attempts in urban planning and architecture to minimise

energy, lighting, water and material use in private and public spaces?

Most historical literature on consumption focuses exclusively on private

households and market behaviour. Through their public institutions,

buildings, and powers of public procurement and regulation, however,

cities are vital agents of consumption in their own right. History

offers a rich archive to explore the interplay between private and

public forces for more (or less) sustainable living.

3) Generational Politics and Ethics:

Sustainable development, in the words of the 1987 Brundlant Commission,

'is development that meets the needs of the present without compromising

the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.' How has the

interpretation of "needs" and "ability" changed over

time? And, how have

societies in the past viewed their obligation to future generations? In

the literature about Fair Trade, recent geographers have debated the

potential for "caring at a distance". Historians might

similarly ask

about the changing ethics of "caring for the future".

We are seeking an outstanding researcher with an interest in the

interface between history and social science. The successful candidate

is expected to develop his/her own project, with the help of supervisory

guidance. Unlike a conventional History

PhD, the researcher will benefit from playing an active part in the

multidisciplinary

community at SCI and from the wider expertise gained in the process. The

successful

project can be a national, comparative or transnational study in

modern/contemporary

history. The call for applications is open to European and Non-European

topics.

Applicants should have experience with historical research (the

application is open to

students with a history degree as well as those with a degree in a

relevant,

neighbouring discipline). Language and research skills should be

appropriate for the

project proposed. In addition to the research question and its

significance, the personal

statement should include an indicative list of sources/archives and

scholarly literature,

and a brief discussion of proposed method. Short-listed candidates will

be asked for a

writing sample.

Proposed Supervisors: Prof. Frank Trentmann and SCI colleague as

appropriate

School of Social Sciences

Contact

frank.trentmann@manchester.ac.uk

Applications for 2012 will be considered from December 2011.  The

closing date for applications is 29th February 2012.

A minimum of four funded studentships are available on the four year SCI

CDT programme. The Sustainable Consumption Institute examines issues

related to environmental sustainability through the lens of consumption.

A key current focus is on climate change; it is imperative that

international, national and company climate change strategies and

targets are grounded in climate science. The challenge facing society

means that we cannot rely only on technology based solutions to combat

climate change and move to a low carbon based economy; it will be vital

to also change patterns of consumption and production. 

The SCI currently has three interrelated themes to guide and organise

research activities: Sustainable Consumer Behaviours and Lifestyles,

Stimulating Eco-Innovation for Sustainable Production and Distribution

and Climate Change and Carbon: Mitigation, Adaptation and Vulnerability.

Applicants are welcome to apply for specific projects (details listed

below) or to submit their own project ideas. 

Applicants are required to hold a first class honours degree or

equivalent, and/or distinction at Masters level. Full fees and stipend

equivalent to UK research councils. 

Contact for further information: Sue Huzar, Senior Programme

Administrator -

sue.huzar@manchester.ac.uk

If you wish to apply please send applications to: 

Sue Huzar

Senior Programme Administrator

Centre for Doctoral Training

Sustainable Consumption Institute

The University of Manchester

188 Waterloo Place

Oxford Road

Manchester

M13 9PL  UK

Email:

sue.huzar@manchester.ac.uk

Applications should contain:

*Academic Curriculum Vitae 

*Contact details of at least two academic referees 

*Copy of official academic transcripts from your undergraduate or

Masters degree

*A personal statement (1000 words maximum) outlining: your own project

ideas; or the specific project you are applying for; your research

experience to date; your suitability to join the SCI CDT; also what you

hope to achieve from your PhD and your post-PhD career aspirations

*Alternative funding sources (eg. government, industry, family etc.)

Professor Frank Trentmann

Department of History, Classics and Archaeology

Birkbeck College, University of London

Office: 28 Russell Square, 1.05

Tel: (44) (0)207 079 0603

Professorial Research Fellow

The Sustainable Consumption Institute

The University of Manchester

Mailing address:

Professor Frank Trentmann

Department of History, Classics and Archaeology 

Birkbeck College 

Malet Street 

London WC1E 7HX 

England

Deadline: January 31, 2012
Location: Trondheim, Norway

Location: College Park, MD
Deadline: March 2, 2012

University of Maryland, College Park.  The College of Behavioral and Social Sciences is seeking (3) computational social scientists to expand Maryland’s strengths in the computational aspects of global environmental change through interdisciplinary joint appointments.  Rank will start at associate professor and tenure will be in the department closest to the applicant’s background.  Applicants should have disciplinary backgrounds in the social sciences and most importantly, have advanced computational skills which include experience integrating social science data into computational models. 

One appointment will be in Economics/Geography.  For that position, experience is preferred in sustainability science in combination with one or more of the following:  computational economics, economic geography, spatial modeling or data visualization.  For a detailed description of the position and application submission instructions please visit our web ad at https://jobs.umd.edu (reference position 117853).

Another appointment will be in Geography/Sociology.  For that position, experience with agent-based modeling, social networks analysis, computational input-output analysis or social accounting, or data visualization is preferred.  For a detailed description of the position and application submission instructions please visit our web ad at https://jobs.umd.edu (reference position 117853).

 

Review of applications will continue until the positions are filled, however applications received by March 2, 2012 will receive best consideration.  The University of Maryland is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is proud of its diverse faculty, staff, and student body.  Women, minorities, veterans, disabled veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. 

Deadline: February 2, 2012
Location: Kanagawa, Japan


IGES is recruiting research interns for the FY 2012 Spring / Summer period
(as stipulated in our Charter of Establishment) with the aim of promoting
understanding of its strategic research. IGES internships offer an
opportunity to gain on-site work experience, and are aimed at those who wish

to play a part in interdisciplinary policy research toward sustainable
development in the Asia Pacific region.

Research Groups currently recruiting interns:
(1) Programme Management Office (PMO)
(2) Freshwater Sub-Group (FW), Natural Resources Management Group (NRM)
(3) Governance and Capacity Group(GC)
(4) Kitakyushu Urban Centre (KUC)

For more information:
http://www.iges.or.jp/en/news/intern/2012summer/index.html

Deadline: January 17, 2012
Location: Ispra, Italy

Located in Ispra (Italy), the Institute for Environment and Sustainability is one of the seven institutes that constitute the Joint Research Centre of the European Commission.

In line with the JRC mission, the aim of IES is to provide scientific and technical support to the European Union strategies for the protection of the environment contributing to sustainable development. The IES works in close collaboration with official laboratories, research centres and industries of the EU's Member States, creating a bridge between the EU's policies and the European citizen.

The combination of complementary expertise in the fields of experimental sciences, modelling and remote sensing puts the IES in a strong position to contribute to the implementation of the European Research Area and to the achievement of sustainable development.

Structured in seven scientific Units, the Institute is currently engaged in seven main fields of activity:

- Sustainable Use of Strategic Resources: Water, soils, forests, air, land, biodiversity
- Sustainable Agriculture and Rural Development: Crop production, food security
- Climate Change and Air Pollution: Reduction of GHG emissions
- Environmental Risks and Natural Hazards: Fire, droughts, floods, desertification
- Environmental Dimension of Development Cooperation: Focus on Africa
- Environmental Monitoring and Information Systems: GMES and INSPIRE
- Sustainability Assessment: Integrated socio-economic and environmental assessments; indicator development.

In order to increase and reinforce its capacity, and in order to encourage researchers to enhance their experience in an international, multicultural and multidisciplinary environment, the Institute for Environment and Sustainability launches calls for interest for Grantholders for Doctoral, Post-doctoral and Senior Research Positions.

The grants aim to develop training and mobility opportunities for researchers throughout their careers.

We are committed to a strong policy of equal opportunities. We will not discriminate against researchers in any way on the basis of gender, age, ethnic, national or social origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, language, disability, political opinion, social or economic condition.

Category 20 - PhD STUDENTS (12-36 months)
This category is intended for students who submit a proposal for doctoral studies related to a research area published in the Institute's call for interest for grantholders. Prior permission to follow the research project must be obtained from the professor responsible for following the thesis at the student's university (not obligatory at the time of the application). The selected candidates must provide proof of enrolment in a university's doctoral studies programme before the grant may be awarded and will have no more than six months from the date of the Commission's offer of a grantholder contract to produce this proof of enrolment.

Category 30 - POST-DOC RESEARCHERS (12-36 months)
Researchers who hold a doctoral degree, have fulfilled all the obligations to obtain a PhD (certified by their university) or have a minimum of 5 years' research experience after the first university degree giving access to doctoral studies (which may include periods of training such as for a Masters degree), in a field relevant to the IES's scientific activities.

Category 40 - SENIOR RESEARCHERS (3-24 months)
Any senior scientist with a proven reputation in a field of science relevant to the IES's scientific activities and who has a minimum of 10 years' research experience at post-doctoral level or a minimum of 15 years' research experience following university graduation giving access to doctoral studies (which may include periods of training such as for a Masters degree).

The call for interest will remain open throughout the year but the available positions will be published for a minimum of 4 weeks, according to the needs and the budget availability of the Institute. The cut-off date is clearly defined in the text of the call.

CONTRACT

The provisions of Grantholder contracts and their particular terms and conditions (e.g. remuneration, taxation, social security, holiday entitlement, etc.) can be found in the Vademecum/Guide for Grantholders (EN - IT). The grants are governed by the Administrative rules applicable from 17 February 2010 to the recruitment of grantholders under national law contracts within the framework of the research programmes managed by the Joint Research Centre (Employment Contract under Italian Employment Law EN - IT).
Specific conditions: exceptional circumstances for derogation in the sequence of Grantholder contracts (art.5 of Administrative rules).

HOW TO APPLY:

If you are interested in one of the projects published (see list below), please submit an online application before the closure of the call, specifying the number of the project in which you are interested, the Grantholder category, the duration and your possible starting date.

Location: Trondheim, Norway

A PhD-position at NTNU, The Industrial Ecology Programme, in “Sustainability Assessment of Energy Systems “. The position is affiliated with Centre for Sustainable Energy Studies (CenSES).
 
The candidate will work with the evaluation of prospective environmental impacts and resource requirements of technologies and measures for climate mitigation. Depending on the qualifications of the candidates and the research needs of the project, the work will either focus on implementing and improving the modeling tools and framework or on contributing specific technology case studies in the area of energy efficiency and the integration of energy supply and demand. The modeling will address the resource use and emissions during the construction of the required infrastructure, the operation and the disposal of waste. Methods utilized include life-cycle assessment and environmental risk analysis. The modeling of technologies includes embedding them in a global model of production and consumption constructed by others in the group in the EU projects EXIOPOL, PROSUITE and CREEA. The PhD scholar will support an expert group in the International Resource Panel under UNEP in its assessment of climate mitigation technologies.
 
For more information and application – please visit http://www.jobbnorge.no/job.aspx?jobid=79921