DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES OF THE PHD PROJECT

This PhD project aims to critically reflect on existing transformation scenarios and models from the perspectives of policy, uncertainty, technology and behaviour.

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Wageningen University & Research is the university and research centre for life sciences. The themes we deal with are relevant to everyone around the world and Wageningen, therefore, has a large international community and a lot to offer to international employees.
Because we expect you to work and live in the Netherlands our team of advisors on Dutch immigration procedures will help you with the visa application procedures for yourself and, if applicable, for your family.
Feeling welcome also has everything to do with being well informed. We can assist you with any additional advice and information about for example helping your partner to find a job, housing, or schooling. Finally, certain categories of international staff may be eligible for a tax exemption on a part of their salary during the first five years in the Netherlands. The mission of Wageningen University & Research is “To explore the potential of nature to improve the quality of life”. Under the banner Wageningen University & Research, Wageningen University and the specialised research institutes of the Wageningen Research Foundation have joined forces in contributing to finding solutions to important questions in the domain of healthy food and living environment. With its roughly 30 branches, 7,600 employees (6,700 fte) and 13,100 students and over 150,000 participants to WUR’s Life Long Learning, Wageningen University & Research is one of the leading organisations in its domain. The unique Wageningen approach lies in its integrated approach to issues and the collaboration between different disciplines.
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We will recruit for the vacancy ourselves, so no employment agencies please. However, sharing in your network is appreciated. We are seeking an enthusiastic and results-driven candidate who meets the following criteria:

• A successfully completed MSc degree in:
• Agricultural or business economics, with an interest in food and land use systems; or
• Food system governance, with proven interest in economics and sustainability;
• Strong teamwork skills for transdisciplinary co-creation and collaboration;
• Proficiency in both oral and written English (C1 level or equivalent) ;
• Analytical skills with experience and interest in modelling;
• Regional knowledge (preferred): Affinity with European food and land use systems.

For more information about this position, please contact Jaap Sok (jaap.sok@wur.nl)
For more information about the procedure, please contact Noorien Abbas, Corporate Recruiter, recruitment.ssg@wur.nl .

Please refer the Job description for details