PhD position in “The role of initiatives’ values, rules and knowledge for social-ecological transformations”

Leuphana University of Lüneburg, foundation under public law, fosters the development of junior scientific
staff. The working group of Prof. Berta Martín-López and the German Catholic Academic Exchange Service
(KAAD) invite applications of Tanzanian nationals for a PhD position in “The role of initiatives’ values, rules and knowledge for social-ecological transformations”.

Leuphana University of Lüneburg, foundation under public law, fosters the development of junior scientific
staff. Therefore, the university offers one doctoral position funded by the DFG Research Unit entitled ‘The
role of nature for human well-being in the Kilimanjaro Social-Ecological System (Kili-SES)’ in the field of
social-ecological transformations. The project is funded by the German Research Foundation (DFG) and the
offered position will be paid through a KAAD stipend (https://www.kaad.de ). The focus of the PhD will be
understanding and assessing the role of initiatives’ values, rules and knowledge for social-ecological
transformations.

The invitation to apply is targeted at extraordinarily qualified young academics with an interest in the research field of sustainability transformations. The PhD position is planned to run for 3.5 years starting
preferably in March/April 2025 with the fellowship program of the KAAD and in September/October 2025
with the PhD work program. Throughout the period of the PhD, 2025-2028, the prospective candidate will be
expected to have their place of residence in Lüneburg (or surroundings) and to undertake the research in
the Tanzanian side of the Kilimanjaro Mountain. As fieldwork is at the Kilimanjaro Mountain, a good fitness
level is expected.