PostDoc Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher to work at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Develop-ment in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) in the EU-funded project PRIMA (Prototypical Policy Impacts on Multifunctional Activities in rural municipalities).
The post is available starting in September 1 with a contract duration of intially 30 months.
The post involves developing an agent-based modelling framework to identify the main trends in social-ecological dynamics, and in particular in land use, structural change, ecosystem services, and tourism and to identify how policies affects these trends. The research will be done together with a group of researchers working in the field of agricultural economics, cognitive sciences, cognitive sciences and environmental sciences. The modelling framework shall be tested and validated in interaction with stakeholders in collaboration with local partners in case study regions across Europe.
The successful candidate is expected to have some experiences in developing and applying agent-based simula-tion models, preferably coupled with participatory modelling approaches. Programming skills are required. A PhD in a quantitative social science, agricultural economics, environmental sciences, behavioural sciences, or computer science is required. Experiences in working within an international research environment are expected. Highly effective writing and oral communication skills in English or German is required.
The post will be located in Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural De-velopment in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) (www.iamo.de) which is one of the leading public research institutions on transition economies. The institute is located in Halle (Saale), an old city with a vibrant research and student environment. The city is very well connected to major railway lines and to the airport Leipzig/Halle.
Salary is based on the TV-L (Ost) with social benefits valid for public servants (1.0 TV-L E13). We regret that we cannot refund any application expenses. We look forward to receiving applications from women. We will employ handicapped people if they have the qualifications required.
For informal discussions about the post, contact Dr. Kathrin Happe at happe@iamo.de (Tel. 0049 (0)345 2928 322). To send an application please email or post to Dr. Kathrin Happe, IAMO, Theodor-Lieser-Str. 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany.
Applications are invited until July 6.
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