The Development Economics Group (http://www.dec.wur.nl/UK/) is looking for a bright and inspiring Post Doc researcher. The research agenda of the Development Economics Group is broad and focuses on institutions, value chains, factor markets, sustainable development and health.

Our work is primarily empirical in nature, and often based on field experiments. We use randomised controlled trials (RCTs) for unbiased causal inference, and lab-in-the-field experiments for incentive-compatible elicitation of key attitudes and preferences. These experimental data are typically complemented with survey-based data and analysed using state-of-the-art econometric techniques. We also use survey-based data analyses to analyse rural household decision making and to complement our microeconomic work with more macroeconomic research on the impacts of natural disasters and economic liberalization policies on governance and inequality. Your work will relate to the broad topic of food systems and nutrition, (partly) in partnership with the CGIAR (https://a4nh.cgiar.org/our-research/flagship-1/).

The work involves:

• Participation in ongoing empirical and conceptual research on food system innovations;
• Initiating new research projects;
• Supporting PhD students in their research design and analyses;
• Playing a leading role in the integration of the results of different related research projects;
• Active participation in academic debates and dissemination of research outcomes.

• You have a PhD in development or agricultural economics and future ambitions in science;
• You have affinity with food and nutrition security, complemented with an ambition to publish in scientific journals;
• Experience with behavioural experiments and RCTs is an advantage;
• You are creative and innovative;
• You are a hardworking networker who loves working in a team in an international context.

This position requires an excellent English language proficiency (a mininum of CEFR C1 level). For more information about this proficiency level, please visit our special language page.

We offer you a meaningful full-time job for a period of 2 years at an international leading organization. As Postdoc you will be part of an ambitious team working on a wide range of issues with plenty of scope for initiative. Personal input and responsibility are an integral part of our culture. Gross salary from € 2709,-. till € 4274,- maximum per month - scale 10 based on experience.

In addition we offer

• 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% fixed-year allowance
• Excellent training opportunities and secondary working conditions;
• Flexible working hours and vacations can in consultation with colleagues be settled so that an optimal balance between work and private is possible;
• An excellent pension scheme;

Wageningen University & Research

The mission of Wageningen University & Research is "To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life". Within Wageningen University & Research, nine specialised research institutes from the Wageningen Research Foundation and Wageningen University have joined forces to help answer the most important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment.

With approximately 30 locations, 5,000 employees, and 10,000 students, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain worldwide. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of the unique approach of Wageningen.

For further information about working at Wageningen University & Research, take a look at thespecial career site.

The vision of the Development Economics Group (DEC) is to become a leading group in the domain of development economics - one of the intellectual centres of our field within Europe. We collaborate with strong academic and societal partners (NGOs, governmental organisations) to study how to reduce poverty, and promote economic growth and food and nutrition security in developing countries.

Our mission is to contribute to an improved understanding of processes of economic growth, sustainable development and poverty alleviation. Together with our partners we design and implement innovative and relevant research, share and discuss our findings, and train new generations of researchers and practitioners. In terms of content, we focus on the complex inter-relationships between economic development and institutional change.

The mission of our University is "To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life". Within Wageningen University & Research, nine specialised research institutes from the Wageningen Research Foundation and Wageningen University have joined forces to help answer the most important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With approximately 30 locations, 6,500 employees, and 10,000 students, it is one of the leading organisations in its domain worldwide. An integrated approach to problems and the cooperation between various disciplines are at the heart of the unique approach of Wageningen.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation or age.