ER3: Theoretical and conceptual thoughts around the ways of adaptation, the local formation of strategies and potentials for new developments (Leipzig, Germany)

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Host: Leibniz-Institute for Regional Geography (IfL), Leipzig/Germany

1 Researcher Post-Doc, full time

Duration: July 2014 – June 2015

Most writings on decline and peripheralisation concentrate on reasons for and impacts of these processes. Places in this context are often seen as victims of external developments. This project will set the ground for a better view on ways of adaptation, the local formation of strategies and potentials for new developments. From a theoretical perspective variegated concepts such as leadership, structure-agency discourses, or institutional adaptation will be explored to capture local movements.

A secondment of one month is foreseen at Social Impact in Potsdam/Germany in order to support the research on applied ways and strategies of adaptation and the potentials of new developments.

Tasks:

–          Review and critical analysis of concepts to research ways of adaptation, the formation of strategies and                    potentials for new  developments

–          Helping the development of individual research plans in WP3

–          Development of a common knowledge base for discussions within WP3

Requirements:

–          PhD or degree on Master level and 4 years full-time research experience in political sciences, geography or            another discipline corresponding to the topic of the project

–          less than 5 years of full-time research experience

–          fluent in English, preferably good German language skills

–          good knowledge of IT-based communication tools

–          readiness to participate in secondments, conferences and workshops

–          strong socio-cultural sensitivity, excellent communication skills, capacity for teamwork, flexibility and an                  interest in  interdisciplinary research

The fellow should contribute to the outreach of the project, especially by:

–          participation in 1 refereed journal publication

–          participation at scientific conferences, policy workshops etc. at national and EU levels

–          participation in media communication, the development of a web-based Glossary, in creation of video clips              and podcasts and spreading relevant project information using European Commissions’ communication                  tools