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From: On Behalf Of Bruce Goldstein
PhD studentships in ecosystem management
Application deadline 2 May, 2012.
Project title
Effects of participation in ecosystem management: a comparative study of
biosphere reserves
Project description
Over the last few decades, there has been a trend within biodiversity
conservation towards more integrated approaches, focusing on ecosystems
rather than red-listed species, and encompassing broader societal goals of
development and learning.
In parallel with this trend, there has been a shift in governance towards
broader stakeholder participation. The effects of these trends are debated,
as are the contexts in which such approaches are more or less appropriate.
The overall project, in which the PhD project is a part, aims at analyzing
effects of
different types of governance arrangements in a larger set of so called
biosphere reserves. Biosphere reserves are areas designated by UNESCO as
learning sites for the reconciliation of biodiversity conservation and
sustainable development.
In 2008, the research team conducted a survey of 144 biosphere reserves in
55 nations which showed that a broad spectrum of governance approaches are
represented in the reserves, and that reserves that were managed in
collaboration with local user groups were more likely to achieve their goals
of sustainable development.
In 2013, the survey will be repeated, in order to analyze changes in
governance over time. In addition, ecosystem change in the 144 sites will be
analyzed using satellite data.
As a complement to these quantitative studies, qualitative case studies will
be conducted in ten strategically selected sites with varying degrees of
stakeholder participation, with the aim of analyzing how governance
arrangements and the effects of these play out on the ground.
The PhD student will mainly focus on the case studies, but will also have
the possibility to compare these with patterns identified in the larger data
set. Fieldwork will be conducted in collaboration with master students at
the Stockholm Resilience Centre.
The combination of interviews, document analysis, surveys and analyses of
satellite data requires a student with excellent ability to learn and apply
new methods.
The PhD student will supervised by Dr Lisen Schultz
<http://www.stockholmresilience.org/contactus/staff/schultz.5.aeea46911a3127
427980005884.html> and Dr Örjan Bodin
<http://www.stockholmresilience.org/contactus/staff/bodin.5.aeea46911a312742
7980004465.html> and will work within a multi-disciplinary team of
researchers in natural resource management, political science and education.
A PhD student in political science will also be employed in the project.
Applications will be assessed based on the following criteria:
- theoretical knowledge relevant to the research project
- practical experience and knowledge of relevance for the project
- knowledge of scientific theory and method
- analytical ability as demonstrated by a scientific report, paper or degree
project thesis
- the applicants personal references
- gender equality aspects
Transdisciplinary knowledge/experience in social sciences and use of
qualitative methods including interviews is strongly meriting as is
knowledge and experience in GIS.
Nature of positions
A Ph.D position lasts four years and is a full time position. After
acceptance of the PhD project plan prepared by the student in cooperation
with the supervisor, the student will be employed on a doctoral studentship
of currently 22 600 SEK/month. Up to 20% teaching or other work may be
included in the position, which will then be extended accordingly, at most
to 5 years. Salary increases follow the relevant salary scale.
More details about the project can be requested from Dr. Lisen Schultz.
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Union representatives are Anqi Lindblom-Ahlm (SACO), Lisbeth Häggberg
(Fackförbundet ST), tel. 0046 8-16 2000 (switch board) and Gunnar Stenberg
(SEKO), tel. 0046 70-316 43 41.
Application
The application should contain a letter of intent (one to two pages that
explain why you are interested in working on this project, why you are
interested in studying for a PhD, what you hope to accomplish during your
PhD studies, and what skills you can bring to this project), curriculum
vitae, copies of degree certificates and transcripts of academic records
(all attested), a list of two persons who may act as referees (with phone
numbers and email addresses), and one copy of your undergraduate thesis and
articles, if any.
The full application should be labelled 'PhD-studentship Dnr 12/2012' and
sent as one pdf-file to <[log in to unmask]> no later than 2 May,
2012.
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