Models for the Quantification and Sustainable Management of Forest Ecosystem Services through Economic Approaches and Spatial Analysis

10 May 2024
Job Information

Organisation/Company

Università degli Studi della Basilicata

Research Field

Other

Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Leading Researcher (R4)
First Stage Researcher (R1)
Established Researcher (R3)

Country

Italy

Application Deadline

8 Jun 2024 - 23:59 (UTC)

Type of Contract

To be defined

Job Status

Not Applicable

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by an EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

Efforts are currently being made to provide new approaches for identifying, measuring, controlling, and safeguarding the ecosystem services offered by forest resources. One component is examining the implementation of financial incentives and market mechanisms, such as providing remuneration for ecosystem services (ES), the assessment of certification and labelling programmes and to create new regulations to protect and maintain the services offered by forests.

Requirements
Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

- MSc in Agricultural and forestry Sciences and Technologies, MSc in Economics, MSc in Environmental Engineering, or equivalent Degrees according to the previous guidelines.
- PhD in disciplines related to the subject of call (i.e., Agricultural economics, Environmental economics, Environmental engineering).

Eligible destination country/ies for fellows:

• Italy

Eligibility of fellows: country/ies of residence:

• EUROPE

Eligibility of fellows: nationality/ies:

• EUROPE

Selection process

-Relevant experiences in the sector, acquired at both Italian and foreign institutions, are applicable to the proposal.
-Proficiency in environmental sciences is necessary to comprehend the complex structure and fluctuations of forest ecosystems.
-Skill in quantitative abilities is necessary for the assessment of ecosystem services and the interpretation of spatial data.
-Ability to utilize both hardware and software resources to create economic and territorial analysis models.
-Proficient in developing and executing certification and labeling initiatives to safeguard forest ecosystem services.
-Good stakeholder engagement skills and effective relationship.
-Effective communication skills for sharing research findings and increasing awareness of the significance of preserving forest ecosystem services.
-Fluency in the English language (ability to translate scientific literature and engage in related debates).
For foreign candidates, a good knowledge of Italian is required.

Website for additional job details

http://service.unibas.it/documenti/show_document_db1.asp?tipo=12

Work Location(s)

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

Università degli Studi della Basilicata

Country

Italy

Geofield

Where to apply

Website

http://www.unibas.it

Contact

City

Potenza

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http://www.unibas.it

STATUS: EXPIRED