PhD Researcher Forest Spirituality in Eastern Europe
Wageningen University and Research Centre
JOB DESCRIPTIONThe Forest and Nature Conservation Policy Group (FNP) at Wageningen University is seeking a PhD candidate researcher who is passionate about social sciences and interdisciplinary collaboration focussing on the cultural and spiritual significance of forests.Specifically, we are looking for a PhD candidate researcher who is interested in understanding how forest spirituality plays a role in forest management, governance, and related nature conservation strategies. You will need to be open and interested in doing qualitative social science research in an interdisciplinary setting involving other researchers, forest managers, nature conservationists and other forest related stakeholders. As a PhD researcher, you will be part of the new research project: Forest Spirituality in Eastern Europe (FORESEE) and supervised by Dr. Agata Konczal and Dr. Bas Verschuuren at FNP.FORESEE investigates the role of forest spirituality in Eastern Europe. As part of this research project, you will not just contribute to the conceptualisation and theory building on forest spirituality. You will also conduct empirical social science field research in different transboundary European forest landscapes in Poland (Białowieża Forest), Slovakia (the Tatras), Lithuania, Czech Republic (Sumava Forest), Germany (Bayerischer Wald) and Romania (Maramures Mountains ) (the actual case studies will be decided after the selection of a successful candidate). seen as an important asset as a selected PhD candidate will engage in collaboration with local research institutions as well as local stakeholders such as conservation agencies, foresters and local communities. As a FORESEE team member, a PhD researcher will conduct ethnographic fieldwork and part-take in ongoing project activities such as project communications and stakeholder engagement, for example workshops and trainings.A successful PhD candidate will collaborate with other PhD researchers and staff at the Forest and Nature Conservation Policy Group and the Department of Environmental Sciences, as well as the Wageningen Cluster for Sustainability Governance. For this position you will become a member of the Wageningen Graduate School for Social Sciences (WASS) which offers PhD courses, training and network events.You will work here
The is embedded in the Department of Environmental Sciences of Wageningen University, which provides fundamental research and academic education on our living environment. The chair group focuses on the political, socio-cultural and economic dimensions of forests and nature.The FNP research program includes three interrelated themes: * Political sphere: Forest and nature conservation policy and governance,
(WASS) and the Wageningen Centre for Sustainability Governance.REQUIREMENTSThe ideal candidate will have the following qualities:
For this position your command of the English language is expected to be at C1 . Sometimes it is necessary to submit an internationally recognised Certificate of Proficiency in the English Language. More information can be found .CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENTWageningen University & Research offers excellent . A few highlights from our Collective Labour Agreement include:
In addition to these first-rate employee benefits, you will receive a fully funded PhD position and you will be offered a course program tailored to your needs and the research team.The gross salary for the first year is € 2.770 – per month rising to € 3.539,- in the fourth year in according to the (scale P). This is based on a full-time working week of 38 hours. We offer a temporary contract for 18 months which will be extended for the duration of the project if you perform well.
There are plenty of options for personal initiative in a learning environment, and we provide excellent training opportunities. We are offering a unique position in an international environment with a pleasant and open working atmosphere.You are going to work at the greenest and most innovative campus in Holland, and at a university that has been chosen as the “ ” in the Netherlands for the 19th consecutive time.Coming from abroad This vacancy will be listed up to and including 2 September 2024. We hope to schedule the first job interviews on 9 and 10 September 2024.Additional information form
For this position, you must fill in a mandatory form which will allow us to have a comprehensive view of your qualifications and better assess your fit for it. You can access the form using the link below:Your prompt response will ensure that your application continues to move forward in the evaluation process. We assure you that the information provided will be kept confidential and used solely for this application processEqual opportunities
Wageningen University & Research (WUR) employs a large number of people with very different backgrounds and qualities, who inspire and motivate each other. We want every talent to feel at home in our organisation and be offered the same career opportunities. We therefore especially welcome applications from people who are underrepresented at WUR. A good example of how WUR deals with inclusiveness can be read on the page working at WUR with a .
€2770 per month
Nederland
Sat, 10 Aug 2024 22:25:37 GMT
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