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Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher and two PhD students to work at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) on a project investigating the determinants and dynamics of farmers' decision-making in rural municipalities in China. The posts are associated with the IAMO International Research Group "Economic dynamics and social equilibrium in rural China", which aims at a comprehensive and coordinated analysis of the dynamics of agricultural development, and socio-economic and ecological processes in China's rural areas to overcome main development deficits. The posts will involve analysing and conceptualising the dynamics of rural households at the municipality level in one or two Chinese provinces, in order to understand how decision-making and important drivers (social networks, political framework conditions, and ecological pressures) interact. The posts involve contributions to developing an agent-based modelling framework on social-ecological dynamics together with a group of researchers working in the field of agricultural economics, complexity sciences, and land-use sciences. The modelling framework shall be tested and validated in interaction with stakeholders in collaboration with our local partners in China. The successful candidate should have some experiences in developing and applying participatory research approaches, preferably coupled with modelling. An interest in complex systems and agent-based social simulation is essential. Programming skills are highly welcome. For the post-doc position, a PhD in a quantitative social science, agricultural economics, environmental sciences, behavioural sciences, or computer science is required. PhD candidates should hold a very good or excellent degree in one of these fields. Experiences in working within an international research environment are a plus. Previous experience with China is highly appreciated. Highly effective writing and oral communication skills in English or German is required; knowledge of Chinese will be a plus. The posts will be located in Halle (Saale), Saxony-Anhalt, Germany, at the Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) (www.iamo.de) which is one of the leading public research institutions on transition economies. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to do fieldwork in the Chinese research regions, and to spend some time at partner research institutions. The institute is located in Halle (Saale), an old city with a vibrant research and student environment. The city is very well connected to major railway lines and to the airport Leipzig/Halle. Salary will be in accordance with TV-L with the social benefits valid for public servants, or on a scholarship basis. We look forward to receiving applications from women. We will employ handicapped people if they have the qualifications required. We regret that we cannot refund any application expenses. Currently, funding is available until December 31, 2010. Extension for an additional year is dependent on continued financing. For informal discussions about the post, contact Dr. Kathrin Happe at [log in to unmask] (Tel. 0049 (0)345 2928 322). To send an application, please email Kathrin Happe or post to Prof. Thomas Glauben, IAMO, Theodor-Lieser-Str. 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany referring to "Job offer Post-Doc/PhD China Research Group". Applications should include a CV, a statement of research interests, and a sample of written work. Applicants should also arrange for two letters of recommendations. The closing date for applications is January 31. ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------ Kathrin Happe Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern Europe (IAMO) Theodor-Lieser-Str. 2 06120 Halle (Saale) Germany Phone: 0049 (0)345 2928-322 Fax: 0049 (0)345 2928-399 Email: [log in to unmask], [log in to unmask] www.iamo.de <http://www.iamo.de/> http://www.kathrin-happe.de <http://www.kathrin-happe.de/> ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ------------