PhD student for SWITCH project
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The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) opens a competitive call for applications to one PhD contract to develop the doctoral thesis on issues related to the role of dietary behaviour in the transition of food systems in the context of climate change. The applicant will develop the thesis as part of the European Commission research project “SWITCH” (Switching European food systems for a just, healthy and sustainable dietary transition through knowledge and innovation). The overall of the project is to improve understanding of knowledge, accessibility and facilitation gaps that limit present large-scale adoption of sustainable and healthy diets among European citizens and to develop and demonstrate appropriate innovative solutions and tools to facilitate a just transition towards healthy and sustainable dietary behaviour at all levels considering the multifactor food system in EU.
All the activities will carry out in Six Food Hubs around Europe (2 in Italy, 1 in Spain, 1 in France, 1 in Germany and 1 in Sweden). In particular, the research in BC3 implies the coordination of one of this Hubs in the Basque Region, sited in San Sebastian with Kutxa Foundation and the Basque Culinary Center. The research will be conducted at BC3 and in collaboration with other international research institutions.
The selected person will work under the direct supervision of Dr. Inmaculada Batalla and Dr. María José Sanz, according to the needs of the project. The applicant is expected to comply with the standards of conduct and ethics imposed by the host institution (BC3).
In general, and for each of these activities, the selected person will be responsible for (but not limited to):
- Develop a doctoral thesis in parallel to the tasks associated to SWITCH project.
- Write deliverables for the European Commission.
- Progressively, publish peer-reviewed research in international scientific journals.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in the field related to the project
Other relevant skills:
- Experience or interest in agrifood systems dynamics.
- Interest in the role of dietary habits in the context of climate change mitigation.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) in English.
- Flexibility to collaborate in existing research projects.
- Desire to work in a diverse and multi-disciplinary research environment.
Term of contract
The position will be for a period of two years with a possibility for extending it for two more years upon a positive assessment of the performance. The envisaged starting date is 1st of February, 2023.
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Salary
The position will carry competitive salary, matching the academic and professional profile of the applicant, and excellent work conditions.
Location
Basque Centre for Climate Change, Leioa, Spain.
As an HR Excellence awarded institution, BC3 is committed to conciliating research-academic requirements and family duties. BC3 is particularly concerned with creating equal opportunities for people independently of gender, culture, and race. Anyone with relevant qualifications is therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the position.
Application procedure:
Fill the form below and upload one PDF document with the following information:
- Letter of motivation (1-2 pages).
- Curriculum Vitae (free extension).
Deadline
30 December, 2022 (CET 15:00).
Informal enquiries can be made to Inmaculada Batalla (inmaculada.batalla@bc3research.org) noting in the subject of the message “PhD: SWITCH”.
Please consider that only applications sent through the form included at the bottom of the BC3 web page will be considered (https://info.bc3research.org/job-offers/).,
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