Postdoc in environmental economics
Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet / Ekonomijobb / Uppsala
2020-01-23
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At the Department of Economics, research and teaching are conducted in the subjects economics and business studies. The department has master's and bachelor programs in economics, and a PhD program. Priority areas in economics are 1) environment and natural resources and 2) agricultural economics. The economics groups are in a period of renewal with two new professors and two new university lecturers.
Duties:
The environmental economics group within the department of economics - see
https://www.slu.se/env-econ - is looking for a post-doctoral researcher to boost our research team. The successful applicant will be expected to develop their own research in the area of environmental and resource economics, and to complement the research of the existing group members, working primarily either with Professor Rob Hart on questions related to long-run macroeconomic development and sustainability, or with Associate Professor Shon Ferguson, applying microeconometric methods in environmental economics. The position as a postdoctoral researcher implies at least 80% research.
Qualifications:
Successful applicants must have completed a PhD in economics. Preference will be given to candidates who have been awarded the degree no more than three years before the application deadline. Candidates must have broad competence in economics - micro, macro, and econometrics - and a demonstrated interest in environmental and natural resource economics. Good ability in English is essential.
In assessing the applications for the position, particular emphasis will be placed on (1) applicants' scientific proficiency in economics, and (2) their ability to develop their own line of research in environmental and natural resource economics, complementing the ongoing research within the group. We will also place emphasis on the applicant's personal characteristics and suitability. Applicants' ability to work constructively in a small group is very important.
Place of work:
Uppsala.
Form of employment:
Post-doctoral employment for a 2 year period.
Extent:
100%.
Start date:
By mutual agreement.
Application:
We welcome your application in English, including a CV and a cover letter of no more than 2 pages, no later than 23 February 2020. To apply, please use the button below.
Union contact:
https://internt.slu.se/min-anstallning/facket/kontaktpersoner/The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) develops the understanding and sustainable use and management of biological natural resources. The university ranks well internationally within its subject areas. SLU is a research-intensive university that also offers unique degree programmes in for example rural development and natural resource management, environmental economics, animal science and landscape architecture.
SLU has just over 3,000 employees, 5,000 students and a turnover of SEK 3 billion. The university has invested heavily in a modern, attractive environment on its campuses in Alnarp, Umeå and Uppsala.
www.slu.se SLU is an equal opportunity employer.
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Publiceringsdatum2020-01-23ErsättningFixed salary
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Arbetsgivare Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet (org.nr 202100-2817),
http://www.slu.se Arbetsplats Sveriges lantbruksuniversitet
Jobbnummer 5057291
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