The Center for Development Research (ZEF, University of Bonn) invites applications for a PhD position in applied and agricultural economics starting as soon as possible for a period of 3 years. The successful candidate will conduct his/her PhD in the project “Shaping environmental policies for sustainable tropical forest bioeconomies” funded by the Robert Bosch Foundation. The project aims at developing a better understanding of how and to what extent countries can influence tropical forest bioeconomy pathways through the integration and informed design of environmental policy instruments. Direct contributions to the ongoing debates on Reducing Emissions from Deforestation and Degradation (REDD+) and the fate of tropical forests in the global bio- or “green” economy are expected. The selected candidate will collaborate with international research teams in co-developing a spatially explicit economic model of land use change to simulate the cost-effectiveness of alternative forest conservation policy options in the context of Brazil.
Requirements:
- M.Sc. degree or equivalent in agricultural economics and related fields, mathematics or physics.
- Advanced modelling/programming skills, for example, using GAMS or R.
- Willingness to engage in collaboration across scientific disciplines.
- Excellent English writing skills and motivation to learn basic Spanish or Portuguese communication skills.
- Good intercultural communication and teamwork skills.
The successful candidate will be integrated into ZEF’s International Doctoral Studies Program (http://www.zef.de/doctoralprogram.html) and receive a scholarship for 36 months. Matriculation fees at the University of Bonn were EUR 250 (including public transport ticket) per semester in 2014. No additional tuition fees are charged. Please send your letter of interest, a detailed resume, a relevant recent research product, and names and contact information of two academic references by E-Mail to Ms. Vanesa Rodriguez de Osuna:
Contact for all related inquiries: vanesa@uni-bonn.de
Application deadline: Until position is filled
The Center for Development Research (http://www.zef.de) is an international and interdisciplinary academic research institute within the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University of Bonn, Germany. ZEF is an equal opportunity employer and particularly welcomes applications from female candidates. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.
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