3 PhD positions in GREENING THE AFRICAN ENERGY LADDER
Amsterdam, 1081 HV, (Noord-Holland), 38 hours per week Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
See if you meet the following Requirements
University Graduate
The successful candidates are expected to have (1) affinity with issues of poverty and climate change with working experience in developing countries; (2) fluency in English (i.e. fluency in French will be considered an additional asset); (3) a cooperative attitude in different cultural environments; (4) an excellent academic background, including knowledge of quantitative research methods and statistics; and (5) the capacity to communicate results clearly to an wider audience. Depending on the research theme, the candidate should have:
• Research theme I: A master’s degree in economics or in engineering. Experience in market analysis and business development, particularly in poor, rural environments is an advantage;
• Research theme II: An economics degree at Masters level (2 years research master degree in economics, econometrics, or related disciplines) with a strong afinity for environmental economics.
• Research theme III: A Masters degree in economics or political studies with experience of institutional analysis.
Additional information about the job:
The initial contract offered is for a period of 12 months, extendable to 3 years upon a positive evaluation. The salary is based on the salary scales for academic staff. You can find more information about our fringe benefits of employment at www.vu.nl/vacatures.
The envisaged starting date is November 1, 2009.
The position provides access to (1) an international research network with possibilities to collaborate in several African countries; (2) a national and international network of policymakers and industry experts, and the possibility to benefit from insights at the policy and industry level via various events organized by ReNeW; (3) local research facilities at VU University, ECN and DGIS.
If you meet the above criteria, please use this link to read the full announcement and follow the application procedure therein: http://tinyurl.com/GreeningAfrica
The application deadline is 14th September 2009.
See if you meet the following Requirements
University Graduate
The successful candidates are expected to have (1) affinity with issues of poverty and climate change with working experience in developing countries; (2) fluency in English (i.e. fluency in French will be considered an additional asset); (3) a cooperative attitude in different cultural environments; (4) an excellent academic background, including knowledge of quantitative research methods and statistics; and (5) the capacity to communicate results clearly to an wider audience. Depending on the research theme, the candidate should have:
• Research theme I: A master’s degree in economics or in engineering. Experience in market analysis and business development, particularly in poor, rural environments is an advantage;
• Research theme II: An economics degree at Masters level (2 years research master degree in economics, econometrics, or related disciplines) with a strong afinity for environmental economics.
• Research theme III: A Masters degree in economics or political studies with experience of institutional analysis.
Additional information about the job:
The initial contract offered is for a period of 12 months, extendable to 3 years upon a positive evaluation. The salary is based on the salary scales for academic staff. You can find more information about our fringe benefits of employment at www.vu.nl/vacatures.
The envisaged starting date is November 1, 2009.
The position provides access to (1) an international research network with possibilities to collaborate in several African countries; (2) a national and international network of policymakers and industry experts, and the possibility to benefit from insights at the policy and industry level via various events organized by ReNeW; (3) local research facilities at VU University, ECN and DGIS.
If you meet the above criteria, please use this link to read the full announcement and follow the application procedure therein: http://tinyurl.com/GreeningAfrica
The application deadline is 14th September 2009.
Newest Posts
Older Posts
Home
0 feedback :