If you want to get higher education with affordable fees, then apply for the International PhD Position on Measuring Energy Efficiency and Productivity in European Agriculture offered by the Wageningen University & Research.

The scholarship program is particularly open to domestic and international students who wish to undertake the PhD degree program at the university.

Wageningen University & Research is a leading organization in life sciences, contributing to finding solutions to important global questions related to healthy food and the living environment. The university emphasizes an integrated approach to problems and collaboration between various disciplines.

Brief Description

• University or Organization: Wageningen University & Research
• Department: Business Economics (BEC) group
• Course Level: PhD
• Award: The gross salary for the first year is € 2,770 per month, rising to € 3,539 in the fourth year, based on a full-time working week of 38 hours. Additional benefits include partially paid parental leave, flexible working hours, accrual of compensation/holiday hours, sports facilities access, a fixed December bonus of 8.3%, and an excellent pension scheme.
• Access Mode: Online
• Number of Awards: Not specified
• Nationality: International
• The award can be taken in the Netherlands

Eligibility

• Eligible Countries: Open to all nationalities
• Acceptable Course or Subjects: The scholarship will be awarded in any subject offered by the university.
• Admissible Criteria: To be eligible, applicants must meet the following criteria:
  • Hold a MSc degree in economics, agricultural economics, environmental economics, business economics, or a related field.
  • Have an interest in developing new methods to analyze the role of energy and energy-intensive inputs in European agricultural production.
  • Possess a solid foundation in quantitative empirical analysis such as econometrics and mathematical programming with practical experience in this area.
  • Have excellent English language skills at the C1 level, both in writing and speaking.

How to Apply

• How to Apply: Interested candidates can apply directly using the apply button on the vacancy page on the [Wageningen University & Research website](website link), which will allow the processing of personal information with approval.
• Supporting Documents: Applicants should upload a motivation letter (max 2 pages A4) and their CV (max 4 pages A4) including names and contact details of two potential references.
• Admission Requirements: Candidates must have a MSc degree in a relevant field.
• Language Requirement: Excellent English language skills at the C1 level, both in writing and speaking.

Benefits

• Wageningen University & Research offers excellent terms of employment, including partially paid parental leave, flexible working hours, additional compensation/holiday hours, sports facilities access, a fixed December bonus of 8.3%, and an excellent pension scheme.
• The gross salary for the first year is € 2,770 per month, rising to € 3,539 in the fourth year, in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreements for Dutch Universities (CAO-NU) (scale P).
• A course program tailored to the needs of the PhD project is provided.
• The position offers personal initiative in a learning environment, excellent training opportunities, and a unique position in an international environment at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland.

Contact Information

• For more information about the position, contact Frederic Ang, associate professor of business economics ([email protected]), or Alfons Oude Lansink, chair and professor of business economics ([email protected]).
• For information about the recruitment procedure, contact [email protected].

Application Deadline

• The vacancy will be listed up to and including January 15, 2024.
• The first interviews are scheduled for weeks 3 and 4, 2024.
• Preferred starting date of the position is March 2024 (or earlier).

Equal Opportunities

• Wageningen University & Research encourages applications from individuals with diverse backgrounds and qualities. The organization is committed to offering equal career opportunities to all talents, especially those underrepresented at WUR.

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