Postdoctoral researcher

vor 2 Wochen

Wädenswil, Zürich, Schweiz ZHAW Vollzeit

School: Life Sciences and Facility Management

Starting date: at the earliest convenience, duration of 2 years

Your role

As a member of LAMASUS, a Horizon Europe project that examines policies for sustainable land use and management in Europe, you will lead a choice experiment with farmers in France and Germany to assess their openness to adopting carbon farming practices. Your responsibilities include:

  • Designing and executing a choice experiment and analyzing the outcomes
  • Contributing to publications in reputable journals
  • Engaging in collaborative efforts and productive communication with project partners and stakeholders

Your profile

  • Hold a Master's degree and PhD in agricultural and resource economics or environmental economics
  • Demonstrated record of publications in peer-reviewed journals
  • Proficient in microeconometric methods
  • Experience in survey administration
  • Prior involvement in conducting choice experiments, German proficiency is advantageous

Our Values

Zurich University of Applied Sciences ZHAW is a prominent multidisciplinary educational institution in Switzerland, accommodating over 14,000 students and 3,400 faculty and staff members. The Department of Life Sciences and Facility Management in Wädenswil undertakes research and teaching in environmental studies, nutrition, health, and societal issues. The Institute for Environment and Natural Resources (IUNR) executes practical research projects, serving both public and private entities through six core research domains:

  • Ecotechnologies and Energy Systems
  • Geoecology
  • Organic Agriculture
  • Sustainability Transformation and Food Systems
  • Tourism and Sustainable Development
  • Urban Ecosystems

The Agricultural and Resource Economics research group comprises experts in environmental, resource, and agricultural economics, focusing on areas such as economics of climate change, valuation of ecosystem services, agri-food sector productivity and sustainability, and decision-making innovation and behavior.

ZHAW is dedicated to fostering gender-balanced and diverse teams to enhance equality, diversity, and innovation.

Application deadline:

Expectations

We provide competitive working conditions and benefits in line with those offered by academic institutions, actively encouraging professional growth for team members in various roles. For a comprehensive overview of the perks and advantages, please refer to the 'Working at the ZHAW' section. Below are key highlights:

Contact

Prof. Dr. Raushan Bokusheva
Head of Agricultural and Resource Economics

Manuela Laure
Recruiting Manager

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