Frank Biermann

Utrecht University is recruiting a Postdoctoral Fellow in Planetary Politics within the Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development at the Faculty of Geosciences. This postdoctoral opening is designed for a researcher who can help build and coordinate a new interdisciplinary initiative on planetary politics , connecting work across political science, international relations, law, governance studies, sustainability science, environmental social science, ethics, science and technology studies, geography, and sociology . The role involves academic coordination, network-building, fundraising support, and research development. The fellow will work closely with Professor Frank Biermann and Associate Professor Rakhyun E. Kim , and will collaborate with colleagues across Utrecht University as well as external partners such as Wageningen University & Research and Eindhoven University of Technology. Key responsibilities include organising workshops, seminars, public lectures, and networking meetings; supporting collaboration across disciplines and institutions; identifying joint funding opportunities; contributing intellectually to the emerging planetary politics agenda; and helping prepare communication materials, briefing notes, and event content. The position is 0.5 FTE for 18 months . The salary is listed as €3,546–€5,538 gross per month for full-time employment under Dutch university scale 10, plus holiday pay, year-end bonus, pension, and other employment benefits. Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold a PhD in one of the relevant fields, have strong organisational and communication skills, excellent English, and be able to work regularly on campus in Utrecht. Experience with planetary politics-related research, interdisciplinary collaboration, event organisation, proposal writing, or policy/public-facing outputs is an advantage. Deadline: 31 July 2026. Apply through the university’s application button with a CV and motivation letter.