The Faculty of Science of the University of Bern, Switzerland, invites applications for the position of

Managing Director of the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) and Professor for Sustainable Development

(Associate Professor 100%)

Announcement

The University of Bern invites applications for the position of Managing Director of the Centre for Development and Environment (CDE) and Professor for Sustainable Development (CDE). The detailed job announcement can be found here:

For further information on this position, please contact Prof. Dr. Ben Jann, President of the CDE Board: .

Expected starting date is 1January 2028 or upon agreement. Working place is at the University of Bern.

Timeline

The deadline for applications is 31 August 2026.

Invitations to the symposium can be expected in the second half of October 2026.

The symposium will most likely take place in early December 2026.