[ES_JOBS_NET] PhD in Landscape Management at VU University Amsterdam, the Netherlands

[Malek, Z.]

Dear colleagues,
apologies for cross-posting, please forward this PhD opportunity to potentially interested candidates.

Many thanks,

Žiga


Do you want to make a contribution to the sustainable management of European Landscapes? The Institute for Environmental Studies of the Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam invites candidates to apply for a PhD position in the course of a Marie Sklodowska-Curie Initial Training Network

PhD Position 'Landscape Management and Trade-offs between Cultural Heritage, Biodiversity and Landscape Functions'

The PhD position is part of the European Training Network TerraNova (H2020 ITN) in which 15 PhD fellows will collaborate to increase long-term understanding of landscape histories and land use strategies in Europe. This PhD will investigate changing human-environment interactions through time and how these impact on landscape management. Landscapes in Europe are valued for their cultural values, reflected in landscape elements such as hedgerows, stonewalls and the overall structure of the landscape. However, in the urbanizing societies of Europe tradeoffs occur between conservation of cultural heritage and novel functions and uses of landscape, i.e., for generating renewable energy. The ESR will identify in which areas of Europe such tradeoffs occur by using spatial analysis and modelling of future scenarios of landscape development. Novel management strategies for navigating these tradeoffs will be proposed and evaluated. The study will address Europe  as a whole while more detailed analysis will be made in the TerraNova case studies. Supervision will be provided by 3 supervisors from partners in the project while ample opportunities for exciting secondments will be offered.

Your duties

  *   analyze literature, conduct spatial analysis and modelling
  *   publish scientific papers
  *   interact and collaborate with other PhD students in the project
  *   interpret scientific analysis in terms of landscape management and policy implications

What are we offering?

  *   A challenging position in a socially involved organization. Renumeration according to the conditions of Marie Sklodowska Curie Actions (MSCA).
  *   Be part of a team of leading scientists in different fields of academia and commerce (science, landscape management, modelling and imaging techniques).
  *   Prestigious EU fellowship.
  *   Develop multi-, inter- and transdisciplinary research skills.
  *   Excellent training programme covering human-environment interaction, landscape histories, reconstruction, and management, energy regimes and spatial planning, among others.
  *   Establish a professional network in academia, business organizations and NGO’s.
  *   Internships and visits to different disciplinary institutes within industry and academia.

The appointment will initially be for 1 years. After a satisfactory evaluation of the initial appointment, the contract will be extended for a duration of 2 more years.
Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:

  *   a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
  *   8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
  *   excellent sport facilities
  *   contribution to commuting expenses
  *   optional model for designing a personalised benefits package

Application
Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button on the website provided below and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter before 15/04/2019.


https://werkenbij.vu.nl/ad/terranova_esr10/poqi0v/nl


Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:

Name: Prof. Dr. Peter Verburg
E-mail: peter.verburg at vu.nl<mailto:peter.verburg at vu.nl>
-------------- next part --------------
An HTML attachment was scrubbed...
URL: <http://mailman.ucar.edu/pipermail/es_jobs_net/attachments/20190305/c94f581c/attachment.html>