Socio-Economic Decision-Making and Adoption of Bio-Solutions: Developing a Decision Support Tool for Agroecological Transitions
Develop a decision-support tool to guide socio-economic trade-offs and adoption of bio-solutions in agroecological transitions.
Best for:Best for candidates with a strong background in socio-economic analysis, decision modeling, and interdisciplinary research in agroecology and sustainable agriculture.
Overview
This PhD position focuses on creating a decision-support tool to assist in socio-economic trade-offs and the adoption of bio-solutions within agroecological transitions. The project is based in France and involves interdisciplinary research at the intersection of law, management, economics, and politics. The successful candidate will conduct research on decision-making models, economic evaluations, and socio-economic impacts of bio-solutions. The work will involve collaboration with academic and possibly industry stakeholders to ensure practical applicability and relevance to real-world challenges in sustainable agriculture.
What you'll do
- Develop a decision-support tool to analyze socio-economic trade-offs in agroecological transitions.
- Conduct research on the adoption of bio-solutions and their socio-economic impacts.
- Model decision-making processes related to sustainable agricultural practices.
- Collaborate with academic and industry stakeholders to ensure the tool’s practical applicability.
- Publish research findings in academic journals and present at relevant conferences.
- Contribute to policy discussions and recommendations for sustainable agricultural transitions.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Economics, Management, Law, Political Science, or a related interdisciplinary field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: French proficiency; English proficiency is required for academic work
Instruction: French (primary), English (secondary)
- Strong quantitative and analytical skills for socio-economic modeling
- Familiarity with decision-making frameworks and tools
- Experience with interdisciplinary research methods
- Proficiency in statistical software and data analysis tools
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders
- Open to international applicants
- No specific residency or nationality restrictions mentioned
- No age restrictions
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2027-07-04
Applicants should follow the standard application process for doctoral contracts in France. This typically involves submitting a detailed research proposal, CV, academic transcripts, letters of recommendation, and proof of language proficiency. The application must be submitted through the designated portal for doctoral admissions in France.
- CV
- Research proposal
- Academic transcripts (Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees)
- Letters of recommendation (usually 2-3)
- Proof of French and English language proficiency
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