Junior Researcher on Forest Economics and Ecosystem Services Governance
The Forest Science and Technology Centre of Catalonia (CTFC) is looking for a BSc or MSc researcher to join the research group on Socioeconomics and Governance of Rural Systems and contribute to projects related to forest economic analyses regarding ecosystem services.
CTFC’s research activity is organised around three programs: 1) Multifunctional Forest Management; 2) Landscape Dynamics and Biodiversity; 3) Bioeconomy and Governance. The Research Group on Socioeconomics and Governance of Rural Systems is immersed within the Bioeconomy and Governance programme.
TERMS OF THE APPOINTMENT
* This contract may start on March 2024.
* It is a full-time position with duration until December 2025 (with possibility of contract extension), working for projects funded by Horizon Europe and Next Generation aids.
* Annual gross salary will be commensurated with the specific profile of the selected candidate (qualifications and experience) but may be between 23.900 and 27.100 €/year.
* The candidate will be based at CTFC in Solsona (NE Spain), with remote working options according to the institution norms (20 h/week).
* Full time contract: 37.5 hours per week.
* 23+6 days of holidays per year. Good family-work balance conditions.
KEY RESPONSABILITIES
The successful candidate is expected to:
* Perform economic analyses in the field of economic impact of projects, environmental valuation, value chain financial analysis, political economics, etc. of current research and innovation projects. This implies documental and quantitative analysis.
* Data collection (surveys and/or interviews) with key actors (policy-makers, value chain actors, land managers), and database management.
* Literature review and reporting on key forest ecosystem services, economic incentives, wildfire economics, pastoralism, Nature-Based Solutions, forest innovations, etc.
* Contribute to the writing of scientific articles and technical reports.
* Contribute to other institutional activities.
BASIC REQUIREMENTS
* Degree in Economics (or about to finish), preferably in environmental or agricultural economics, or a related discipline provided it includes specialization in economics.
* Experience with econometric/statistical analyses.
* Strong communication skills, writing and reporting skills.
* Ability to engage with stakeholders.
DESIRABLE REQUIREMENTS
* M.Sc. level.
* Interest in the research career – enrolling as PhD student will be highly valued.
* Experience in environmental valuation techniques.
* Experience in surveys and/or interviews.
* Experience in literature review.
* Experience with policy analysis.
* Experience with participation in research projects.
* Experience in inter-disciplinary projects.
* International experience.
* Readiness to quickly integrate into an established team.
* Scientific or dissemination publications in topics related to the job post.
* Knowledge of Spanish and Catalan is an asset.
* Experience in the forest, agriculture, environmental or rural research domain.
SOFT COMPETENCES
* Team player.
* Critical thinking and attention to detail.
* Capacity to work under pressure.
* Ability to work in a multidisciplinary environment.
* Ability to plan and organize their work independently.
* Result oriented.
* Flexibility and adaptation.
* Initiative and proactivity.
* Availability to travel sporadically.
SENIORITY LEVEL: Internship
EMPLOYMENT TYPE: Full-time
JOB FUNCTION: Finance and Sales
INDUSTRIES: Research Services
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