Application Deadline: 15th March 2023, 12:00 CET
The Environmental Economics and Natural Resource (ENR) Group at Wageningen University and Research (WUR) is inviting applications for a tenure track Assistant professor.
A focus on the link between environment and development economics is welcomed, applicants from other economic backgrounds (e.g., applied micro) yet with an affinity to environmental challenges are welcomed. A research interest in climate policy is also appreciated.
Roles/Responsibilities
- Conduct research that contributes to finding solutions to societal or scientific problems, and suitable for publication in high quality general science journals, and top field and general economics journals;
- Contribute to education in economics through lectures, tutorials, and supervision of BSc and MSc theses;
- Participate in processes to increase the quality of our education Participate in national and international academic networks, and national and international debates
- Assume a central role in the preparation of grant proposals
- Successfully supervise PhD students
Progress on these 6 areas will be measured at both individual and ENR Group level. At the individual level, there will be a strong recognition of diversity in career paths.
Eligibility
- A PhD in economics, preferably with strong empirical quantitative skills
- Keen interest to conduct academic research that is linked to real-world problems, and that can create societal and academic impact
- Knowledge of, and affinity with environmental / development / climate economics
- Proven ability to write papers that can lead to good publications (a track-record is best)
Requirements
- Experience in empirical research
- Team spirit that is willing to contribute to the wider interests of the group
- Willingness to write research proposals
- Proven experience is even better
- Experience in teaching and supervision of MSc / BSc students
Application Details
- A CV
- A letter of motivation
- Two references (names and contact information only)
- Two examples of written work.
For more information about this position you can contact Prof. Francisco Alpizar at Fr***************@wu*.nl
