Wageningen University and Research Centre focuses on delivering a substantial contribution to the quality of life. Within its domain, healthy food and living environment, Wageningen University and Research Centre search for answers to issues affecting society – such as sustainable. Wageningen University and Research Centre is looking for a Ph.D. position for policies for a resilient European agriculture.
The European farming system is characterized by a complex multi-level governance context and various policies which directly affect farming activities. The Common Agricultural Policy and its various national transpositions are the most overarching policy framework. This project aims to (i) analyse to what extent these policies enhance the resilience of the farming sectors; and (ii) assess how the policy framework can be improved to better support the resilience of European farming systems.
Wageningen University and Research Centre
Wageningen University and Research Centre focuses on delivering a substantial contribution to the quality of life. Within its domain, healthy food and living environment, Wageningen University and Research Centre search for answers to issues affecting society – such as sustainable. Wageningen University and Research Centre is looking for a Ph.D. position for policies for a resilient European agriculture.
The focus of this position
The European farming system is characterized by a complex multi-level governance context and various policies which directly affect farming activities. The Common Agricultural Policy and its various national transpositions are the most overarching policy framework. This project aims to (i) analyse to what extent these policies enhance the resilience of the farming sectors; and (ii) assess how the policy framework can be improved to better support the resilience of European farming systems.
The research is carried out in Wageningen, and should lead to a Ph.D. dissertation. In addition the candidate will work closely with two other Wageningen-based Ph.D. students, and the other members of the SURE-Farm consortium, and will regularly travel to these partners for collaborative work and meetings.
This project is a collaboration of the Public Administration and Policy Group (PAP) and the Strategic Communication group (COM) of Wagenigen university and research. The project is embedded in the EU-funded program (Horizon2020) “Towards Sustainable and Resilient EU FARMing systems (SURE-Farm)”. SURE-Farm is led by Wageningen University & Research, includes 16 partners (13 countries) and has a strong transdisciplinary approach
Requirements
Wageningen University and Research Centre is looking for a social scientist with a Master degree in public administration, environmental policy studies or political science, or another relevant social science program, and who is interested in agricultural policies (the common agricultural policy) and in adaptive governance theories. Fluency in English and excellent academic writing and oral communication skills are essential. Experience with interdisciplinary research and in-depth knowledge of qualitative research methods is an advantage.
Benefits
Wageningen University and Research Centre offers a PhD position for a period of 18 months, extended by another 30 months after positive evaluation. Gross salary will increase from € 2191 in the first year up to € 2801 in the last year based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week). You will be working in a pleasant and inspiring environment in the context of an innovative research consortium. You can find more information in the Public Administration and Policy and Strategic Communication group.
Application procedure
Upload your curriculum vitae and motivation letter online by 10 March 2017 via our online application.
The interviews will be held on 29 March 2017.
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