Are you a researcher in the field of environmental economics? Do you have experience in academic teaching? Please apply at Vrije Universiteit (VU) Amsterdam.
Location: AMSTERDAM
FTE: 0.8 – 1
JOB DESCRIPTION
As an assistant professor in environmental economics, you will be part of the Environmental Economics department at the Institute for Environmental Studies (IVM) of VU Amsterdam. We are looking for an environmental economist who can strengthen our research on the themes of climate, energy, food, ecosystems, biodiversity, circularity and/or sustainable finance.
You will be encouraged to develop a research programme in your field, including the opportunity to set up a research group.
Your work involves teaching courses in environmental economics for various BSc and MSc programmes, conducting research, and some administrative duties in support of the teaching and research base.
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values therefore we particularly support women to apply for this position.
Your duties
- develop a largely externally funded research programme in your research field, and in the longer term, build up a successful group around your field of expertise
- teach and conduct research; a smaller component will be dedicated to administrative tasks
- maintain a high quality publication output
- initiate collaborative projects
REQUIREMENTS
- you hold a PhD in Environmental Economics
- you have a strong research interest and academic track record in environmental economics
- your research has a clear methodological focus and uses quantitative methods
- you are committed to academic teaching in Environmental Economics courses
- you show academic leadership and value teamwork
- you have a keen interest in interdisciplinary collaboration and generating societal impact through applied research
Dutch language skills are desirable.
Please note that we do not consider applicants that do not have a background in economics.
WHAT ARE WE OFFERING?
A challenging position in a socially involved organisation. On full-time basis the remuneration amounts to a minimum gross monthly salary of €3,974 (scale 11) and a maximum €5,439 (scale 11), depending on your education and experience. The job profile: is based on the university job ranking system and is vacant for at least 0.8 FTE.
The initial employment contract will affect a period of 18 months. After 15 months your performance will be evaluated in terms of quality of teaching, research and collaboration. After a successful evaluation, you will receive permanent employment and a path for your further academic development will be established through the career track agreement.
Additionally, Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam offers excellent fringe benefits and various schemes and regulations to promote a good work/life balance, such as:
- a maximum of 41 days of annual leave based on full-time employment
- 8% holiday allowance and 8.3% end-of-year bonus
- solid pension scheme (ABP)
- possibility to save holiday hours, for sabbatical leave
- contribution to commuting expenses
ABOUT VRIJE UNIVERSITEIT AMSTERDAM
The ambition of Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is clear: to contribute to a better world through outstanding education and ground-breaking research. We strive to be a university where personal development and commitment to society play a leading role. A university where people from different disciplines and backgrounds collaborate to achieve innovations and to generate new knowledge. Our teaching and research encompass the entire spectrum of academic endeavor – from the humanities, the social sciences and the natural sciences through to the life sciences and the medical sciences.
Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam is home to more than 31,000 students. We employ over 5,000 individuals. The VU campus is easily accessible and located in the heart of Amsterdam’s Zuidas district, a truly inspiring environment for teaching and research.
Diversity
We are an inclusive university community. Diversity is one of our most important values. We believe that engaging in international activities and welcoming students and staff from a wide variety of backgrounds enhances the quality of our education and research. We are always looking for people who can enrich our world with their own unique perspectives and experiences.
The Faculty of Science
Working at the Faculty of Science means working together with students, PhD candidates and scientists who are focused on their discipline, yet also have a broad view of the world. We are proud of the collegial working environment within the faculty, which is characterised by an ambitious and pragmatic attitude with commitment to the bigger picture. At the Faculty of Science, scientists and students work on fundamental and complex social issues for a sustainable and healthy future. From forest fires to big data, from obesity to malnutrition, from genetics to pharmaceuticals and from molecules to the moon: our teaching and research cover the full breadth of the natural sciences. Scientific teaching and research is highly experimental, technical, computational and interdisciplinary in nature. This is why we collaborate extensively with leading research institutes and industry. The faculty has over 11,000 students studying across 40 educational programmes and employs over 1,600 staff spread over 10 scientific departments, making us the largest science faculty in the Netherlands.
About the institute
Established in 1971, IVM is a leading environmental research institute that is internationally recognised for its high quality research output in a range of environmental disciplines, as well as for its interdisciplinary work. The mission of the institute is to contribute to sustainable development and care for the environment through scientific research and teaching. IVM aims to do excellent problem-oriented research that is useful to a wide range of stakeholders in the Netherlands and internationally. A unique strength of our research is to understand sustainability problems in their social and economic context. IVM’s research community works within four departments: Environmental Economics; Environmental Geography, Environmental Policy Analysis; and Water and Climate Risk. Since 2001 IVM has been part of the Faculty of Science at VU Amsterdam (legal name Stichting VU).
The department of Environmental Economics (EE) leads the institute’s efforts in improving insights into the interaction between the environment and the economy. The department is one of the main groups of environmental economists in Europe, consisting of around 30 scientific staff and PhD researchers. The department strategy is to consolidate and further strengthen its position as a major player in the European field of environmental economics. Important fields of application include climate change, energy, circular economy, water, ecosystem services, and environmental and natural resource management. The philosophy of EE department is to closely integrate its research projects with its teaching programme and to initiate and conduct research jointly with stakeholders and collaborating institutes. In the coming years, the EE department will further explore new research fields related to climate economics, economics of sustainable energy, and economics of natural capital.
APPLICATION
Are you interested in this position? Please apply via the application button and upload your curriculum vitae and cover letter by 20 August 2023. The job interviews are planned in the week of 28 August until 1 September, when possible please take that into account when applying for the position.
Submitting a diploma and a reference check are part of the application process.
Applications received by e-mail will not be processed.
Vacancy questions
If you have any questions regarding this vacancy, you may contact:
Name: Dr Marije Schaafsma
Position: Associate Professor, Head of dept Environmental Economics
E-mail: m.schaafsma@vu.nl
Website: www.vu.nl/ivm
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