The Institute of Management in Latin America (GIMLA) at the University of St. Gallen offers a stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment focused on socio-economic, political, and environmental transformations in Latin America, with an emphasis on sustainability, development, and governance. The Institute supports field-based research and international collaboration, and is closely integrated into the University of St. Gallen's internationally oriented research landscape.
Tasks
- Lead and co-design research on Indigenous bioeconomy models in the Brazilian Amazon, focusing on traditional and forest-based production systems, food-water-land security, and climate resilience.
- Conduct fieldwork and community-engaged research (minimum 4 months), preferably with Indigenous and local communities in Pará or neighboring Amazonian regions.
- Synthesize qualitative and quantitative data, including traditional ecological knowledge, to generate policy-relevant research outputs.
- Contribute to publications in high-impact academic venues and to policy briefs and stakeholder dialogues.
- Present findings at international conferences and workshops.
- Support grant writing and project engagement with global research partners.
Requirements
- PhD in Environmental Social Sciences, Sociology, Anthropology, Human Geography, Political Ecology, Development Studies, Agroecology, or related fields.
- Extensive fieldwork experience in the Brazilian Amazon, preferably in Pará.
- Proven expertise in bioeconomy, agroforestry, rural development, or socio-environmental governance.
- Strong experience with participatory and community-engaged research methods.
- Publication record or demonstrated research impact.
- Fluency in spoken and written English and Brazilian Portuguese.
- Ability to work independently while contributing to collaborative international projects.
- Preferred: Prior work with Indigenous Peoples and Ribeirinho communities.
- Preferred: Experience engaging with public policies, territorial governance, or development programs in the Amazon.
- Preferred: Academic and professional networks in Pará and the wider Amazon region.
- Preferred: Experience bridging academia, policy, and community practice.
Benefits
- One-year postdoc/researcher position within a stimulating, interdisciplinary research environment at a leading European university.
- Close collaboration with an internationally connected research group.
- Support for international mobility and field research.
- Competitive salary and benefits in accordance with SNSF and University of St. Gallen regulations.
- Strong support for publication, dissemination, and policy engagement.
- Inspirational work environment.
- Executive education network.
- Family & career support, including part-time positions, 16 weeks of maternity leave, subsidised crèche, and childcare during vacations.
- Equal opportunities for all employees and students.
- Fit and healthy: diverse sports activities, campaign weeks for corporate health management, fruit in the workplace, and discounted meals in the canteen.
- Flexible work time models with a variable number of hours per week.
- Modern IT infrastructure and nationwide access to scientific information via HSGswisscovery.
- Support for internal and external executive education opportunities, including seminars, e-learning, coaching, and collegial advice.
- Promotion of cross-functional collaboration and valuable relationships with external partners.
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GIMLA has a small and collaborative team conducting interdisciplinary research and teaching on Latin American transformations, with a strong focus on sustainability, development, and governance. The Institute provides a collaborative academic environment supporting field-based research and international collaboration.