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Job Wageningen UR (University & Research centre) - PhD Quantitative Economist or Econometrician

PhD Quantitative Economist or Econometrician

Job description

We are inviting you to apply for a PhD position for the project “Economic foundations of European land use models” at LEI (Agricultural Economics Research Institute) in cooperation with Wageningen University. You will contribute to the further development of land use modelling by examining the driving forces in agricultural land use change (i.e. excluding change where agricultural land is claimed by other sectors).
Simulation models of land use change are frequently used in policy analysis, as they can provide a link between social drivers of change and the impact of these processes at local level. The present models are technically sophisticated but lack sufficient understanding of the underlying economic processes. The aim of this project is to deepen this understanding specifically for agricultural land use. As a starting point you have to link the Land Use Scanner model with CAPRI, a partial-equilibrium model for the agricultural sector. You will apply new spatial econometric techniques in order to achieve a better economic grounding for land use modelling. The methodology you develop in the first stage of project you will apply in the second stage on the European scale.

Requirements

You hold an M.Sc. degree in quantitative economics or econometrics with some experience in economic modelling. Furthermore, you have strong conceptual and analytic skills. You know how to reduce complex problems to the core elements and are able to translate research results to a broader audience of laymen.

Conditions of employment

Employment basis: Temporary for specified periodDuration of the contract: 18 months with a possible extension of 30 months.Maximum hours per week: 38 Additional conditions of employment:- A top-level research environment;- Maximum gross salary per month (based on fulltime employment): € 2042 in the first year rising to € 2612 in the fourth year.- A periodic research report system;- Efficient supervision by a team of three supervisors;- A comprehensive mentoring program;- Work in a large multi-disciplinary research project on a subject of large societal relevance;- Courses on in-depth topics and soft skills; Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: dr.ir. Stijn Reinhard (+31-70-3358210)E-mail address: Stijn.reinhard@wur.nl Please do not use this e-mail adress to apply. To apply, please use the button on this page. Deadline for application: 05-03-2010

Contract type

Temporary

18 months with a possible extension of 30 months

Organisation

Wageningen UR (University & Research centre)

Wageningen University and Research Centre
Delivering a substantial contribution to the quality of life. That's our focus – each and every day. Within our domain, healthy food and living environment, we search for answers to issues affecting society – such as sustainable food production, climate change and alternative energy. Of course, we don’t do this alone. Every day, 6,500 people work on ‘the quality of life’, turning ideas into reality, on a global scale. Could you be one of these people? We give you the space you need.For further information about working at Wageningen UR, take a look at www.jobsat.wur.nl. LEI develops economic expertise for government bodies and industry in the field of food, agriculture and the natural environment. By means of independent research, LEI offers its customers a solid basis for socially and strategically justifiable policy choices. The position is in the LEI research area Regional Economy and Land Use in cooperation with the chair Regional Economics and the chair Agricultural Economics and Rural Policy of Wageningen University. The LEI research area Regional Economy and Land Use performs applied scientific research in the field of economic development of rural areas, in relation to land use. Topics are economics aspects of land use, recreation, water management, real estate and restructuring of the agricultural sector.

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