Ph.D. Position in Agricultural Economics at ETH Zurich
The Agri-food & Agri-environmental Economics Group (AFEE) of ETH Zurich
(www.afee.ethz.ch) invites applications for a Ph.D position:
We are looking for a Ph.D. student to conduct research in the project "Water
Demand in Swiss Agriculture, and Sustainable Adaptive Options for Land and Water
Management to Mitigate Impacts of Climate Change -AGWAM" within the framework of
the National Research Programme "Sustainable Water Management" (NRP 61,
www.nfp61.ch).
The main goal of the AGWAM project is to investigate sustainable strategies for
agricultural land use and farm management to mitigate negative impacts of
climate change on agricultural water demand in Switzerland around the year 2050.
The Ph.D. student at our group will develop a model that integrates bio-physical
component models and an economic farm decision model based on genetic
algorithms. This study focuses on the farm scale, identifying on-farm strategies
to adapt to changes in climatic conditions under a range of possible changes in
agroenvironmental policies, socio-economic boundary conditions, and land use.
Moreover, strategies for water conservation in agricultural land use are
analyzed.
The candidate is expected to hold a Diploma or Master degree in agricultural
economics or another quantitative discipline by January 2010. Profound knowledge
in economics, mathematics, statistics, and a very good understanding of
agricultural and agri-environmental processes is expected. Moreover, we expect
that the candidate has experience in programming C or C++. In addition,
excellent writing and communications skills in English are required. Knowledge
of German and French is not a prerequisite but would be an advantage.
Please send applications by post, including a cover letter, a CV, and two
letters of recommendation to: Robert Finger, ETH Zürich, Sonneggstrasse 33, 8092
Zürich, Switzerland.
Applications have to be received by December 10, 2009.
JEL Classification(s): A, C, D, Q
Application has to be received by December 10, 2009.
The preferred starting date is January 2010.
website link:
http://www.afee.ethz.ch/positions/open_PhD_position.pdf
Ph.D Position in Agricultural Economics at ETH Zurich
