Director
The Beijer International Institute of Ecological Economics
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences invites applications for the position of Director of the Beijer International Institute of Ecological Economics. The major objectives of the institute are to carry out research and stimulate cooperation between scientists, university departments and institutes that are working at the interface of ecology and economics. Cooperation efforts include research and training both nationally and internationally. The Beijer institute is one of the Royal Swedish Academy’s research institutes and is situated in Stockholm. Please visit www.beijer.kva.se for more information.
We are looking for someone who
- Has a distinguished research record in economics or ecology and who is familiar with interdisciplinary research and international scientific collaboration
- Has an extensive international network and understands the importance of building networks
- Has experience and skills in fund raising
- Is open to new ideas and prepared to spend time with the researchers at the institute; a team builder
- Has administrative skills and experience in personnel management (at present 12 staff members)
- Has excellent communication skills
The Director will be appointed for a 6-year renewable period and will reside in Stockholm. The salary for the position is negotiable, and will be in accordance with Swedish standards, taking into account the experience and qualifications of the successful candidate.
Letters of application, curriculum vitae, and the names and e-mail addresses of three references should be sent by e-mail to applic@beijer.kva.se . Review of applications will begin in early May and continue until the position is filled. Interviews will be held in mid-June in Stockholm. Further information can be obtained from Professor Gunnar Öquist, Permanent Secretary, tel: +46-8-6739502 or Mrs Ulrika Holmström, Human Resources Manager, tel: +46-6739740 e-mail: ulrika.holmstrom@kva.se
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Christina Leijonhufvud
Administrator
The Beijer International Institute of Ecological Economics
The Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences
Box 50005, S-104 05 Stockholm, SWEDEN
Tel: +46-8-6739531, Fax: +46-8-152464
chris@beijer.kva.se
http://www.beijer.kva.se