[News] Fwd: [swisshumangeography] Reminder: 2 open PhD positions - Economic Geography & SNF SPIRIT project on female entrepreneurship

Fri Aug 25 09:37:25 CEST 2023

Dear colleagues,

It would be great if a feminist (economic) geographer with a background in intersectional theories applies for the PhD position in the SNSF Spirit project! And Bern is a great place not only to work but also to live!

Best wishes,
Carolin

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Von: <heike.mayer at unibe.ch<mailto:heike.mayer at unibe.ch>>
Betreff: [swisshumangeography] Reminder: 2 open PhD positions - Economic Geography & SNF SPIRIT project on female entrepreneurship
Datum: 25. August 2023 um 09:19:07 MESZ
An: <swisshumangeography at lists.geo.uzh.ch<mailto:swisshumangeography at lists.geo.uzh.ch>>

Dear colleagues

We would like to draw your attention to two open PhD positions in the Unit Economic Geography in the Institute of Geography at the University of Bern.

There is still time to apply: The deadline is August 31, 2023.

PhD position in SNF SPIRIT research project<https://ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jobs/ef20782e-d339-4775-a576-b6ce83beddd6> “Female entrepreneurship during multiple crises: An intersectional perspective on entrepreneurial ecosystems in Switzerland and Colombia”
The project is carried out by the Unit Economic Geography in collaboration with the Universidad del Norte in Barranquilla in Colombia.
With this project, we seek to examine how women entrepreneurs in Switzerland and in Colombia have been affected by and have been able to recover from crises such as the COVID-19 pandemic, the most recent economic distortions associated with the war in Ukraine and natural catastrophes such as recent floodings in Colombia. Entrepreneurship is a key dynamic in modern economies and increasingly entrepreneurial ecosystems are understood as essential modes of spatial organizing. Yet, if a large segment of humans (women in this case) is disadvantaged in or even excluded from such ecosystems we risk losing innovative potential. Our transatlantic project will examine two case studies (Zurich in Switzerland and Barranquilla in Colombia) and we will focus on topics such as intersectionality, crisis and resilience, entrepreneurial ecosystems, and public policy in support of entrepreneurship. Two PhD students (one based in Switzerland and one based in Colombia) will be able to do the fieldwork and analysis and engage in transatlantic collaboration together with the research teams.
The project is divided into two case studies, one in each country, and different data collection methods will be used (quantitative and qualitative). The project envisages workshops in each country and a longer research stay of the Swiss-based PhD students in Colombia and the hosting of the Colombian PhD student in Switzerland in the third year.
The project language is English. Field work in Switzerland may require German skills. Language skills in Spanish are not required for the Swiss-based PhD students, but can be an advantage.
The project will start February 1, 2024 and we seek a highly motivated person for this four-year position.

PhD position in Economic Geography<https://ohws.prospective.ch/public/v1/jobs/51f5f1b4-6f25-43d7-bd8e-93475c773136>
The PhD position is for four years. The successful candidate is expected to develop and conduct high-quality academic research in the framework of their doctoral dissertation and contribute to the other activities of the group, in particular teaching and supervision of bachelor students. A dedicated budget is available for fieldwork expenses and for travel to reputable international conferences, to which participation is encouraged. The successful candidate has demonstrated excellent skills in conducting empirical research and in writing academic texts. A sound command of oral and written English and German is required.
The work of the Unit Economic Geography focuses on research in the areas of regional development and sustainability, entrepreneurship and (social) innovation, structural changes in urban as well as rural and mountainous regions, diverse economies and postgrowth. We have a strong policy orientation and work regularly with national and international policymakers.
Starting date ideally is February 2024.

Both positions will be embedded in the Economic Geography group at the University of Bern and we offer the following:

  *   An attractive, collaborative and international work and research environment
  *   An inspiring research team that cares for a healthy working environment
  *   Intensive and supportive doctoral supervision
  *   The opportunity to develop and implement an innovative research project
  *   Opportunities to present at national and international conferences and workshops
  *   Network with scholars and practitioners
  *   Opportunities to develop skills in advanced research methods, analysis and writing, teaching and supervision, and teamwork
  *   Diverse opportunities to develop transferable skills through continuing education
  *   Salary according to the guidelines of the SNF/University of Bern
  *   High quality of life in Bern, Switzerland

Please find the details about the application requirements in the respective links above.

If you have questions about the position, please contact Prof. Heike Mayer: heike.mayer at unibe.ch<mailto:heike.mayer at unibe.ch>

We would be grateful if you could forward the announcements to suitable candidates or spread the word in your respective networks.

Thanks a lot and have a great summer!
Heike Mayer

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Prof. Heike Mayer
Professor of Economic Geography
Institute of Geography & Center for Regional Economic Development
University of Bern
Hallerstrasse 12, CH-3012 Bern
Tel. +41 31 631 88 86
mayer at giub.unibe.ch<mailto:mayer at giub.unibe.ch>
http://www.geography.unibe.ch/eg

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