This project is a collaboration of the Public Administration and Policy Group (PAP) and the Strategic Communication group (COM) of Wageningen university and research. The project is embedded in the EU-funded program (Horizon2020) "Towards SUstainable and REsilient EU FARMing systems (surefarmproject.eu/). SURE-Farm is led by Wageningen University & Research, includes 16 partners (13 countries) and has a strong transdisciplinary approach
The focus of this position
The European farming system is characterized by a complex multi-level governance context and various policies which directly affect farming activities. The Common Agricultural Policy and its various national transpositions is the most influential overarching policy framework. This project aims to (i) analyse to what extent these policies enhance the resilience of the farming sector; and (ii) assess how the policy framework can be improved to better support the resilience of European farming systems. The research is carried out in Wageningen, and should lead to a PhD dissertation. In addition the candidate will work closely with two other Wageningen-based PhD students, and the other members of the SURE-Farm consortium, and will regularly travel to these partners for collaborative work and meetings.

We ask
We are looking for a social scientist with a Master degree in public administration, environmental policy studies, political science, or another relevant social science program, and who is specialised in or has affinity with agricultural policies (the common agricultural policy). Fluency in English and excellent academic writing and oral communication skills are essential. Experience with interdisciplinary research and in depth knowledge of qualitative research methods is an advantage.

We offer
We offer a PhD position for a period of 18 months, and after a positive evaluation, the contract will be extended. Gross salary will increase from € 2.222 in the first year up to € 2.840 in the last year based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week). You will be working in a pleasant and inspiring environment in the context of an innovative research consortium. More information about the Public Administration and Policy and Strategic Communication group can be found on www.wur.nl/en/Expertise-Services/Chair-groups/Social-Sciences/Public-Administration-and-Policy-Group.htm and www.wur.nl/en/Expertise-Services/Chair-groups/Social-Sciences/Strategic-Communication-Group.htm

Wageningen University & Research

Wageningen University & Research
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