PhD Position in Water Footprint Assessment and Water Credit Design for Egypt’s Horticulture Sector
Develop innovative water credit mechanisms and assess water footprints in Egypt’s horticulture sector for sustainable agricultural practices.
Best for:Best for early-career researchers with a strong background in environmental science, water resource management, or agricultural economics, and a passion for interdisciplinary research and policy impact.
Overview
This four-year PhD position at the University of Twente focuses on quantifying water footprints in Egypt’s horticulture sector and designing credible water credit systems. The successful candidate will collaborate with international partners, including ACEA, to model water usage, establish benchmarks, and propose policy-relevant solutions. Fieldwork in Egypt will be integral to the research. Strong quantitative skills and interdisciplinary collaboration are essential. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to sustainable water management in agriculture through rigorous research and applied policy design.
What you'll do
- Conduct quantitative assessments of water footprints in Egypt’s horticulture sector using advanced modeling techniques.
- Design and evaluate water credit mechanisms to incentivize sustainable water use in agriculture.
- Collaborate with international partners, including ACEA, to integrate field data and policy insights into research outcomes.
- Perform regular fieldwork in Egypt to collect empirical data and validate modeling results.
- Develop policy recommendations for sustainable water management in agricultural sectors.
- Publish research findings in high-impact academic journals and present results at international conferences.
- Contribute to teaching and supervision activities within the University of Twente’s research environment.
Requirements
Degree required: Master’s degree in Environmental Science, Water Resource Management, Agricultural Economics, or a related field.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency at a level suitable for academic research and international collaboration (e.g., IELTS 6.5 or equivalent).
Instruction: English
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills, including proficiency in modeling and statistical analysis tools.
- Experience with water resource management or agricultural sustainability research.
- Familiarity with fieldwork methodologies and data collection techniques.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
- Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary and international research environment.
- No specific nationality restrictions, but applicants must meet the admission requirements of the University of Twente.
- Applicants should be eligible for a PhD programme at the University of Twente.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-01 (Europe/Amsterdam)
Interested applicants should submit a detailed CV, a motivation letter, and a research proposal outlining their approach to the PhD topic. Additionally, applicants must provide transcripts of their Master’s degree and the names and contact details of two academic referees. Applications should be sent via email to the contact person specified below.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV)
- Motivation letter
- Research proposal (2-3 pages)
- Transcripts of Master’s degree
- Two reference letters
Contact
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