Postdoctoral Fellow in environmental economics/political economy

1st May 2023
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About the position

The NMBU School of Economics and Business (Handelshøyskolen) has a vacancy for a postdoctoral position within economics or political economy. The position is full-time for three years with approx. 3/4 research and approx. 1/4 teaching. The preferred start-up is August 2023, but we have some flexibility.

The position is part of the new project, ”Building an evidence-base for deforestation-free landscapes: supporting equitable outcomes in and beyond commodity supply-chains” (BEDROCK). The aim of the project is to build and apply an evaluation framework that can provide a deep system-level understanding of the effectiveness of ongoing supply-chain policies that are aimed at halting tropical deforestation. The project is a collaboration between Chalmers University of Technology (Gothenburg), Stockholm Environmental Institute, and Senckenberg Biodiversity and Climate Research Centre (Frankfurt), and NMBU.

Three postdocs, based at Chalmers, Senkenberg and NMBU will be recruited to work on different work packages (WP) and countries. Fieldwork and case studies of key commodities will be undertaken in Indonesia, Cameroon and Brazil. More information about the project is available here: https://www.nmbu.no/en/faculty/hh/news/node/46858

The research project is interdisciplinary, in the intersection between economics and political science. Qualified candidates for this position will have a background in economics or political science with a quantitative profile. We also expect the candidate to have a PhD in a topic within or closely related to the themes of the project, i.e. tropical deforestation, environmental policy, and international supply-chains.

Main tasks

The NMBU post doc will work on WP1, which will elicit and develop theories of change for policy responses, drawing upon stakeholders’ assumptions underpinning specific interventions, as well as relevant theories and empirical evidence.

In addition, the post doc may undertake in-depth studies of one or more of the four commodities (palm oil, cocoa, soy, beef) in one of the three project countries. There is some flexibility within the project to select research tasks based on skills and interests, e.g. to do econometric analysis or analytical model building, or more field-oriented research.

The post doc will work closely with the two other post docs and the senior scientists of the projects.

In terms of teaching, the post doc is expected to supervise Master theses and be involved in (co-)teaching at least one course.

The main purpose of the post-doctoral position is to qualify for work in high-level scientific positions.

Competence

Required academic qualification

• A completed PhD in economics or political sciences (with a quantitative profile). Candidates in the process of finalizing their PhD are also encouraged to apply, provided the PhD is completed prior to starting the position (August 2023).
• Proficiency in English, spoken and written

Desired qualifications

• Research experience related to the topic or methods relevant to the project (supply chains, deforestation, policy analysis)
• A track record of publishing in good journals
• Proficiency in the language of one of the three project countries (Indonesian, French, Portuguese)

Required personal skills

• Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams
• Excellent communication skills

Desired personal skills

• Ability to establish research and outreach networks
• Ability to work independently and under time constraints
• Ability to contribute to a good atmosphere in the research group

Remuneration and further information

The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1352 Postdoctoral Fellow, wage framework 24 (salary grade 61-77) (NOK 563.500-765.600), depending on qualifications. The position follow ordinary meriting regulations.

For further information, please contact:

Professor Arild Angelsen (lead of WP1)
[email protected]

General Information to applicants

Application

To apply online for this vacancy, please click on the ‘Apply for this job’ button above. This will route you to the University's web recruitment system, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in before completing the online application form.

Application deadline: 1. May 2023

Up to ten publications selected by the applicant as most relevant must be attached to the application. If it is difficult to identify the contribution of the applicant in multiple-author publications, a short explanation about the applicant’s part of the work should be included.

Applicants invited for an interview may be asked to present verified copies of diplomas and certificates.

About the School of Economics and Business

Our mission is to create knowledge across the fields of economics and business administration, and to develop professionals and leaders who combine an economic mindset with multidisciplinary knowledge equipped to address real-world problems with sustainability as a guiding principle.

The School of Economics and Business is one of seven faculties at NMBU. Our mission is to create knowledge across the fields of economics and business administration, and to develop professionals and leaders who combine an economic mindset with multidisciplinary knowledge equipped to address real-world problems with sustainability as a guiding principle. The School of Economics and Business offers bachelor and master programmes in Business Administration and in Economics, a master programme in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Bioeconomy, and a PhD program in Economics and Business. These degree programmes have approximately 700 students. The School has 55 faculty and staff members and more than 40 PhD students. For more information, see www.nmbu.no/en/faculty/hh

The Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

NMBU's focus is a joint effort for a sustainable future. Our university will contribute to securing the future of life, through outstanding research, education, communication and innovation.
NMBU has 1,900 employees of which about 500 phd scholarships and 6,700 students. The university is divided into seven faculties.
NMBU believes that a good working environment is characterised by diversity.

We encourage qualified candidates to apply regardless of gender, functional ability, cultural background or whether you have been outside the labour market for a period. If necessary, workplace adaptations will be made for persons with disabilities. More information about NMBU is available at www.nmbu.no.
 

 

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Deadline

1st May 2023

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Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)

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Ås

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