To whom it may concern
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March 2007
Applications are invited for a post-doctoral researcher to work at the
Leibniz Institute of Agricultural Development in Central and Eastern
Europe (IAMO) in the EU-funded project PRIMA (Prototypical Policy
Impacts on Multifunctional Activities in rural municipalities) which is
due to start in June 2008.
The post is available immediately with a contract duration of 30 months.
The post involves developing an agent-based modelling framework to
identify the main trends in social-ecological dynamics, and in
particular in land use, structural change, ecosystem services, and
tourism and to identify how policies affects these trends. The research
will be done together with a group of researchers working in the field
of agricultural economics, cognitive sciences, cognitive sciences and
environmental sciences. The modelling framework shall be tested and
validated in interaction with stakeholders in collaboration with local
partners in case study regions across Europe.
The successful candidate is expected to have some experiences in
developing and applying agent-based simulation models, preferably
coupled with participatory modelling approaches. Programming skills are
required. A PhD in a quantitative social science, agricultural
economics, environmental sciences, behavioural sciences, or computer
science is required. Experiences in working within an international
research environment are expected. Highly effective writing and oral
communication skills in English is required. Some knowledge of German is
a plus.
The post 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 <http://www.iamo.de/> ) which is one of the
leading public research institutions on transition economies. 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 is based on the TV-L (Ost) with social benefits valid for public
servants (1.0 TV-L E13). We regret that we cannot refund any application
expenses. We look forward to receiving applications from women. We will
employ handicapped people if they have the qualifications required.
For informal discussions about the post, contact Dr. Kathrin Happe at
[log in to unmask] <mailto:[log in to unmask]> (Tel. 0049 (0)345 2928 322). To
send an application please email or post to Dr. Kathrin Happe, IAMO,
Theodor-Lieser-Str. 2, 06120 Halle (Saale), Germany.
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