together with a German university or research institution of your choice. Applicants of all nationalities are welcome.

Areas addressed
We are looking for an outstanding young scientist who wants to find new approaches to clarify and tackle global challenges with regard to the sustainable use of natural resources. The research should focus on developing and emerging countries. We are especially interested in applications that also consider human behaviour in this context. Research approaches may be based in the humanities, the social, or the natural sciences.

Scope
The successful applicant will be awarded a grant worth up to 1 million euros for a five year period in order to set up a research group in a German university or research institution. The funds can be allocated flexibly towards covering salaries and research costs.

Candidate profile

• excellent doctorate degree, completed no more than 5 years prior to the application deadline of 13 May 2018 (adjusted for documented parental leave)
• compelling independent past scientific achievements and publications in peer-reviewed journals
• international research experience
• excellent proficiency in English
• non-German applicants should be prepared to learn German

The application deadline is 13 May 2018.
For further information and to apply please visit www.bosch-stiftung.de/juniorprofessorship