Switzerland: PostDoctoral Research Fellow in Environmental and Climate Economics, University of Bern

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Environmental and Climate Economics, University of Bern, Switzerland

The new Assistant Professorship of Environmental and Climate Economics at the Department of Economics and the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research at the University of Bern is inviting applications for the position of a post-doctoral researcher in environmental and climate economics.

Candidates should hold a PhD (or be very close to finishing their PhD) in (environmental) economics or a related field. We expect strong skills in theoretical research and/or a broad interest in environmental and climate economics. Experience in one or several of the areas of international (environmental) agreements, permit trading, discounting and intergenerational equity is desirable. Successful applicants should be able to conduct high-level research independently and to publish in international peer-reviewed journals. Experience in successful acquisition of research grants and external funds is desirable. Fluent command of English (both written and spoken) is mandatory.

The post will be jointly affiliated at the Department of Economics and the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research. Collaborations with other researchers at the Oeschger Centre for Climate Change Research are expected. The objective of the post-doctoral position is to promote excellence in research in order to develop an independent research career in the field of environmental and climate economics.

The salary is in accordance with the regulations of the University of Bern. The University of Bern is an equal opportunity employer: female researchers are particularly encouraged to apply. The position is initially for 3 years, with possible extension up to another 3 years. Starting date is 1st of August 2009 or as soon as possible thereafter. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

Applications containing a detailed CV including publications, details about teaching experience and research grants, one academic paper and contact information of two academic references should be sent electronically to Ralph Winkler, mail[ at ]ralph-winkler.de

Application Deadline: October 1, 2009

Contact:
Winkler, Ralph
University of Bern
mail[ at ]ralph-winkler.de

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PhD Scholarships in Indonesian Economics, The Australian National University, Australia

The Australian Agency for International Development (AusAID) is offering two, three-year PhD scholarships to conduct doctoral research on the Indonesian economy. Scholarships are to the value of $25,000 per annum for up to three years. Successful applicants are required to participate in the activities of the Indonesia Project, which is administered by the Arndt-Corden Division of Economics at the ANU.

Prospective PhD scholars from a well-established PhD program in Economics at any Australian university, who can demonstrate a strong commitment to work on Southeast Asian economies, are invited to apply for the PhD Scholarships.

Successful applicants will be subject to the normal requirements for completion of a PhD program at the host university. Additional funding will be provided to undertake up to three months of fieldwork in Indonesia for the purpose of collecting data and other information for research.

Applicants should send a letter of application, proof of acceptance into a PhD economics program at any Australian university, their CV and transcripts of academic record by 30 October 2009 to the Head of the Indonesia Project as Chairman of the AusAID–Indonesia Project PhD Scholarship Committee.

Further Scholarship information and application requirements are at:
http://rspas.anu.edu.au/economics/ip/

Enquiries: Indonesia.Project[ at ]anu.edu.au

Closing date: 30 October 2009