Research Fellow vacancy: Ecological Macroeconomics
Tuesday 8 January 2013
2 year Research Fellow post available in Ecological Macroeconomics
Salary up to £31,331 per annum pro rata
(subject to experience and qualifications)
The Centre for Environmental Strategy (CES) is an internationally-acclaimed centre of excellence on sustainable development. We take an inter-disciplinary approach to the analysis of sustainable systems, integrating insights from environmental science and engineering as well as from the economic and social sciences. Our aim is to develop action-oriented, policy relevant responses to long-term environmental and social issues. Applications are invited for the post of Research Fellow in Ecological Macroeconomics for 2 years. Candidates should hold a PhD in Ecological Economics, Environmental Economics or a related subject. Experience in the simulation of dynamic systems and of economic and financial systems in particular would be highly desirable. Applicants should have a proven track record in conducting high quality research and experience of original research in their chosen field.
The successful candidate will contribute to the development of a dynamic simulation model of an ecologically bounded macro-economy. Working closely with Prof Tim Jackson in CES and other European researchers, the successful applicant will explore the application of the model in a European context. The role forms part of the EU FP7 large-scale project Wealth, Welfare and Work for Europe. Knowledge of or experience in working with European partners would be desirable.
Informal enquires to Prof Tim Jackson (email: t.jackson@surrey.ac.uk).
For an application pack and to apply on-line please go to our website www.surrey.ac.uk/vacancies If you are unable to apply on-line, please contact Miss Karen Truss, Assistant HR Officer on tel: +44 (0) 1483 686060 or by email: k.truss@surrey.ac.uk Please quote Post Ref No: 9180
Closing date for applications: Thursday 31st January 2013
Interviews will be held during the week commencing 11th February.
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