Job description -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Spatially explicit, multiple goal optimization is a cutting edge topic in bio-economic models, especially with regard to the sustainable utilization of natural resources, where conservation and other societal needs have to be simultaneously addressed. Spatial issues and non-linear scale-transitions are not sufficiently dealt with in current bio-economic models. The Postdoc studies the effect of different scales of measurements on the output of a bio-economic model, by investigating the impact of the resource distribution and grain size of the analysis. The Postdoc will deepen the knowledge on spatially explicit bio-economic modelling, using data from the Tembo integrated programme on a vegetation-elephant-humans system, and from projects with similar questions on marine resources, carried out by IMARES. Benefit sharing, co-management, and the incorporation of externalities have to be addressed in both systems.
Requirements -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A PhD degree in Ecology or Economics; experience with spatial modeling (especially Savanna) with remotely sensed data and GIS; a good publication record; excellent communication skills in English;advanced knowledge on novel modelling approaches (e.g., multi-species, spatially-explicit bio-economic models under conflicting interests); scientific curiosity and new bright ideas Organization -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Wageningen University and Research centre Resource Ecology Group Conditions of employment -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 3500 - 4000 Salaryscale 10. Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 3755 Employment basis: Temporary for specified period Duration of the contract: 1 year Maximum hours per week: 38 Additional conditions of employment: A full time position for 1 year. Salary depends on knowledge and experience. Maximum salary amount is € 3.755,- a month (gross, scale 10) based on a fulltime employment. Additional Information -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from: Prof. Dr. H. Prins E-mail address: [email protected] Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links. Application -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- You can apply for this job before 31-08-2009 by sending your application to: Wageningen UR afdeling HRM C. Linders Postbus 47 6700 AA Wageningen Nederland E-mail address: [email protected] When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT DOW-09-REG-22-R. The short URL code for this job opening is: 00363-3296. You can use this as a direct link to the job by adding the code to the URL www.academictransfer.org/ >Resource Ecology Group >Centre for Ecosystem Studies >Wageningen University >P.O. Box 47 >6700 AA Wageningen >The Netherlands >Phone +31 317 484750 >Fax +31 317 484845 >http://www.reg.wur.nl/UK/ >
