PhD: Impact evaluation of climate policies in agricultural and forest landscapes
Join an EU-Horizon project to evaluate the effectiveness and fairness of climate policies in European agriculture and forestry.
Best for:Best for candidates with a background in agricultural or environmental economics and a strong interest in mixed-methods policy evaluation.
Overview
Wageningen University & Research is seeking a PhD candidate to join the EU-Horizon project 'PolicyForClimate'. The successful applicant will develop and apply a mixed-methods framework to evaluate the ex-post impact of climate policies on land use, greenhouse gas emissions, and biodiversity. This role involves combining rigorous econometric analysis with qualitative participatory approaches, including fieldwork in Spain. The candidate will work within the Forest and Nature Conservation Policy Group and collaborate with international research partners.
What you'll do
- Develop a mixed-methods ex-post impact evaluation framework for climate policies through literature reviews and workshops.
- Apply econometric methods and qualitative policy science assessments to evaluate policy impacts on land cover, carbon, and biodiversity.
- Conduct focus group discussions with EU stakeholders to validate the evaluation framework and empirical findings.
- Author research papers and present findings at international academic conferences.
- Collaborate with project partners and contribute to the dissemination of research results.
Requirements
Degree required: MSc in agricultural economics, environmental economics, environmental policy, forestry, or a closely related field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English (C1); Spanish (B2)
Instruction: English
- Proficiency in applied econometrics and/or qualitative mixed methods.
- Experience with statistical software such as R, Stata, or Python.
- Excellent communication skills in Spanish (minimum level B2).
- Strong command of English (C1 level).
- Must hold a successfully completed MSc degree in a relevant field.
- Must be willing to conduct fieldwork in Spain.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-04
Applications must be submitted through the university portal. Ensure all required documents are prepared according to the official guidelines.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Academic transcripts
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