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Institution Faculty of Geosciences - Department of Geography Remuneration group BesGr W3 Start date As soon as possible

Full Professorship (W3) of Human Geography with a Focus on Human-Environment Relations (Chair)

The successful candidate should have an international reputation in human geography or interdisciplinary social science research on human-environment interactions and should significantly complement the existing profile of the Department of Geography in geographical and interdisciplinary climate and sustainability research, as well as in economic geography research on innovation and networks. Possible research focuses include, for example: the socio-ecological transformation of energy and mobility systems and infrastructures; climate protection and climate change adaptation; urbanization and urban development processes; as well as the resource consumption and distribution at various levels of society.

Applicants should be able to demonstrate an outstanding track record in securing third-party funding. A willingness and ability to collaborate on larger research projects both within and outside the field of geography are required. A strong interest in qualitative and quantitative methods used in inter- and transdisciplinary social science research on human-environment relations, as well as in innovative approaches to knowledge transfer and science communication, is desirable. In terms of teaching, active involvement is expected in the bachelor’s degree program in Geography, the master’s degree program in Human Geography and Sustainability, the teacher training program for Geography, and in courses offered for the interdisciplinary minor subject in Sustainability.

Prerequisites for this position are a university degree, a doctoral degree or a comparable specific qualification, teaching skills at university level, excellent academic achievements and a productive and promising research program.

LMU Munich makes a point of providing newly appointed professors with various types of support, such as welcoming services and assistance for dual career couples.

LMU Munich is an equal opportunity employer. The University continues to be very successful in increasing the number of female faculty members and strongly encourages applications from female candidates. LMU Munich intends to enhance the diversity of its faculty members.

People with disabilities who are equally as qualified as other applicants will receive preferential treatment.

Contact:

Please submit your application comprising a curriculum vitae, documentation of academic degrees and certificates as well as a list of publications electronically to the Dean of the Faculty of Geosciences, Prof. Dr. Claudia Trepmann, Ludwig-Maximilians-Universität München, Luisenstraße 37, D-80333 Munich, Germany, no later than 27 November 2026 (date of receipt) by .**

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