Research Project Title
Agricultural Economics and Rural Development – Quantitative Analysis / Modeling impact of CAP policy instruments on regional / local economy and farming
Project Description
The Agriculture and Life Sciences in the Economy Unit has a vacancy for a post-doctoral researcher to work on modeling the effects of Rural Development policy instruments in regional/local economies within the SUSTAG (sustainable agriculture) Action. This action is currently carrying out research on quantitative assessment of CAP impact on rural areas, both from the point of view of farm holdings and regional economy.
The successful candidate will participate in:
- conceptual work and analyses of effects of agriculture-rural policies (ex-ante and ex-post) on rural/farming economies through:
- development of quantitative tools for the impact assessment of CAP, with a particular focus on Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) models, Econometrics, or Mathematical Programming.
- carrying out socio-economic analysis on rural economies;
He/she should have experience and a track record of research in at least one of the following scientific areas: Computable General Equilibrium (CGE), Econometrics, or Mathematical Programming as applied to the assessment of agricultural/rural policy impact on farming/rural development. The candidate should possess strong analytical skills. Experience in analyses based on case study approach is an asset, knowledge of modelling tools and software (e.g. GAMS) is required. The ability to work in a multi-cultural and interdisciplinary environment is necessary.
Candidates must hold a doctoral degree or having fulfilled all the obligations to obtain a PhD (certified by the university) or having a minimum of 5 years research experience after the first university degree giving access to doctoral studies (which may include periods of training such as a masters degree) in a field relevant to the JRC’s scientific activities.
A very good level of written and spoken English is essential and knowledge of at least one other EU language is compulsory.
Duration: 36-month fellowship
Place: Seville, Spain
Salary: Approximately EUR 3,200 net per month
Contacts:
IPTS information point: jrc-ipts-recruitment@ec.europa.eu
Responsible scientist: Mr. Jacques Delincé, jacques.delince@ec.europa.eu
Info on SUSTAG Action:
11 Responses
I am working in the University of Kordofan-Sudan as Assistant Professor in the Department of Agricultural economic and rural development, am interested in your research project title rural development, i hereby wish to apply for the vacancy for post doctoral researcher. i hope that find a chance for this postdoctoral fellowship.
best regard
Dear Sir
I am working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Geography Payamenoor University of Iran and i am PhD in geography and rural planning.
My research interest is rural development.I shall be grateful if give me a scope in this regard.
D.Behmand
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Contacts:
IPTS information point: jrc-ipts-recruitment@ec.europa.eu
Responsible scientist: Mr. Jacques Delincé, jacques.delince@ec.europa.eu
Info on SUSTAG Action:
I am a Senior Research Officer in Cocoa Research Institute of Nigeria, with a PhD in Agricultural Extension and Rural Sociology. I wish to have my Postdoc in your esteemed organisation
Me working as an Assistant professor in Agri. Extension University of the Punjab Pakistan. please consider my request for fellowship.
Dear
sir
I am a guest faculty at Bangalore University Dept of Rural development and involving in Sustainable agriculture . pls provide me post doctoral fellowship .
Please refer to the article for information to apply.
Dear Sir
I am working as an Associate Professor in the Department of Agronomy and Agricultural Extension under Rajshahi University, Bangladesh. My research interest is rural development.I shall be grateful if give me a scope in this regard.
Rahman
Dear sir,
I have submitted my Ph.D thesis (Agril. Economics)on Sep.2011 in IGAU, Raipur, C.G (India).
As I am interested in your research project title and also in Post Ph.D. So hereby i wish to apply for a post doctoral job in your esteemed institution.
I shall be grateful if my application is given due consideration.
Dear sir,
i hereby wish to apply for a post doctoral job in your esteemed institution.
I shall be grateful if my application is given due consideration.
thank you for your understanding and prompt response.
Amassoma
Please refer to the email address listed in the article and contact them directly. We post the job as a courtesy. Thank you!