The AMURE research unit is inviting applications for a postdoctoral scholar to contribute to the DEEP-REST research project funded through the Biodiversa and Water JPI joint call under the BiodivRestore ERA-NET Cofund Action. The project investigates the conservation and restoration of marine ecosystems in a context of deep-sea mining. The project aims to clarify fundamental questions related to the identification of areas to be set aside for conservation, those that can be mined with minimum harm (if they exist), and those that are most adequate as reference areas to assess mining impacts.
The AMURE research unit brings together researchers and lecturers in economics, public and private law, sociology, anthropology and psychology, from three different research organizations (CNRS, Ifremer, University of Brest).
The position is for a period of 18 months (100% FTE, initial appointment is 12 months with the opportunity of extension to 18 months).
Roles/Responsibilities
- Carry out an institutional analysis of potential governance arrangements to implement conservation and restoration policies in a context of deep-sea mining
- Work in an interdisciplinary setting and collaborate with relevant project partners
- Lead and contribute to peer-reviewed scientific publications and other project deliverables such as policy briefs
- Communicate with relevant stakeholders including experts from industry, environmental NGOs, government officials and policymakers
- Work independently to ensure successful completion of project deliverables.
Eligibility
- Applicants must have completed a Ph.D in a relevant field of study (economics, political science, etc.) and have experience in the analysis of governance institutions related to marine or environmental policy
- Fluency in English and experience in scientific publication in English
Requirements
- Experience in economic/institutional analysis of regulation mechanisms for access to natural resources
- Knowledge of the institutional regimes of international ocean governance an deep-sea mining
- Knowledge of institutional economics analytical frameworks
- Experience in interacting with stakeholders
Application Details
- A cover letter explaining interest in the position and describing relevant skill set
- A Curriculum Vitae
- A sample of scholarly writing on which applicant is the first author.
The complete application should be sent via email to Manuel Bellanger ( ma**************@if*****.fr ), Pierre Scemama ( pi************@if*****.fr ), and Denis Bailly ( de**********@un********.fr ). Review of applications will begin immediately.
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and an ideal start date is March 1, 2023.
Contacts
Manuel Bellanger:
ma**************@if*****.fr
Pierre Scemama:
pi************@if*****.fr
Denis Bailly:
de**********@un********.fr
