PhD Position in Environmental Sustainability Research

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Amsterdam, Noord-Holland, Nederland Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam Voltijd
Research Opportunity

We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate to join our research team at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) at Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam. The successful candidate will be part of a project focused on understanding the impacts of trade on the environment, with a specific emphasis on land use changes and climate policy.

The PhD position will involve conducting cutting-edge research on the interactions between trade, climate, and policies, with a focus on developing novel data and modelling capacity to enhance our knowledge and inform policymakers. The project will focus on emissions and climate change issues, as well as the broader effects on the environment, biodiversity, pollution, and natural resources depletion.

As a PhD candidate, you will have the opportunity to work with a team of experienced researchers and contribute to the development of innovative solutions to address the complex challenges related to trade and the environment. You will also have access to state-of-the-art research facilities and a vibrant academic community.

Responsibilities
  • Conduct research on the impact of trade on land use changes and the environment
  • Enhance the land use model GLOBIOM and links with macro-economic models to better capture impacts of trade between regions on the land use sector and the environment
  • Process data, analyze results, and implement a range of scenarios on more sustainable trade agreements
  • Carry out case-studies, mixing quantitative and qualitative methods to understand the impact on land use changes and the environment at a more fine-grained level
Requirements
  • University master's degree in agriculture, environmental, trade economics with affinity to sustainability issues
  • Experience with or interest in quantitative research methodologies, including mathematical programming and scenario modelling
  • Experience with data and spatial analysis and processing, preferably in R or QGIS
  • Experience with (or willingness to learn) qualitative data gathering and analysis
  • Organisational, communicative, and connective skills that allow you to collaborate with a wide variety of academic and societal actors
What We Offer
  • A challenging position in a socially engaged organisation
  • A salary of minimum € 2.872,00 (PhD salary scale 85.0) and maximum € 3.670,00 (PhD salary scale 85.3) gross per month, on a full-time basis
  • A position for at least 1 FTE, with the possibility of expansion for 3 years
  • Attractive fringe benefits and regulations, including a full-time 38-hour working week, 8% holiday allowance, and 8.3% end-of-year bonus


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