Bloom Foundation Research Professorship for Climate Law%, open rank)
Universität Bern, Bern
Gehalt vertraulich
international academic publications
German
PhD degree in Law
High-profile research
Bloom Foundation Research Professorship for Climate Law
~%, The professor will establish an innovative nationally and internationally recognized research programme in the field of Climate Law and contribute to societal solutions in adapting to and mitigating climate change. Basic research at international level is balanced with interdisciplinary applied research. The professor collaborates with stakeholders from the public and private sectors towards policy-relevant and actionable solutions. The research group is a member of the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research ( and takes advantage of this interdisciplinary environment to develop collaborative research. The professor establishes a teaching programme in Climate Law for students of the Faculty of Law and the Graduate School of Climate Sciences.
~ Candidates hold a PhD degree in Law. They have an excellent academic record of high-profile research in the field of climate law and/or environmental law, as evidenced by international academic publications, and they have acquired extramural funding. Leadership in national or international bodies and experience in interdisciplinary projects is an advantage. After a reasonable time, a solid knowledge of German is expected.
~ Depending on qualification, the appointment will be at the level of assistant professor tenure track or associate professor (with habilitation or equivalent qualification).
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