PhD position: Policies for a resilient European agriculture

Wageningen University & Research is  looking for a social scientist with a Master degree in public administration, environmental policy studies, political science, or another relevant social science program, and who is specialised in or has affinity with agricultural policies (the common agricultural policy). 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.

They offer a PhD position for a period of 18 months, and after a positive evaluation, the contract will be extended. Gross salary will increase from € 2.222 in the first year up to € 2.840 in the last year based on a full-time appointment (38 hours per week). More information about the Public Administration and Policy and Strategic Communication group can be found on http://www.wur.nl/en/Expertise-Services/Chair-groups/Social-Sciences/Public-Administration-and-Policy-Group.htm and http://www.wur.nl/en/Expertise-Services/Chair-groups/Social-Sciences/Strategic-Communication-Group.htm

Application and information

Upload your curriculum vitae and motivation letter online by 12 February 2018.
Go to Academic Transfer to apply: www.academictransfer.com. The interviews will be held on 21 February 2017.

Additional information (research proposal) can be obtained from [email protected].

Postat 05/02/2018