Isara Lyon is delighted to announce a prestigious International Postdoctoral Position in Design of Policy Instruments for Agrobiodiversity – Agricultural Economist. This opportunity, hosted by the Laboratory of Rural Studies (LER) at Isara Lyon, is a pivotal role within the European project CLEAR. We are seeking a highly motivated individual to join our research team and contribute to the development and evaluation of policy instruments aimed at supporting agrobiodiversity in agricultural landscapes.
The aim of this scholarship is to advance the understanding of policy instruments that promote agrobiodiversity conservation and sustainable agricultural practices. Eligible candidates will hold a PhD in agricultural/ecological/environmental economics or a related field, demonstrating proficiency in choice modeling, statistics/econometrics, and quantitative methods. The successful applicant will contribute to a quantitative survey on the selection and evaluation of policy instruments, with a focus on their effectiveness within European agricultural contexts.
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( votes)Welcome to Isara, where their passion for the environment, agroecology and sustainable food systems fuels their commitment. In their engineering school, they train curious minds, ready to take on the challenges of tomorrow. Several English or French-taught higher education programmes are offered to international students. Whether you are a student from a partner university or not, a professional wanting to complement your training, with knowledge of French or not, you are able to find at Isara the educational programme adapted to your project.
Application Deadline: September 2024.
Brief Description
- University or Organization: Isara Lyon
- Department: Laboratory of Rural Studies (LER)
- Course Level: Postdoctoral
- Award: Salary-based
- Access Mode: Online
- Number of Awards: NA
- Nationality: International
- The award can be taken in: Isara Lyon, France
Eligibility
- Eligible Countries: All nationalities
- Acceptable Course or Subjects: Any subject offered by Isara Lyon
- Admissible Criteria: Applicants must have a PhD in agricultural/ecological/environmental economics or similar, possess skills in choice modeling, statistics/econometrics, and quantitative methods, have experience with survey design and implementation, show motivation to work with qualitative approaches and interdisciplinary settings, and be fluent in written and spoken English. Experience with data analysis and statistics software, preferably R, is also preferred.
How to Apply
Interested candidates should submit a short motivation letter and curriculum vitae including publications and potential referees to [email protected].
Benefits
The successful candidate will receive a salary-based award for a 12-month position with the possibility of extension depending on project acquisition and funding.
