Predoc socioeconomic modeller with a background in Agent Based Modeling (ABM) and/or mathematical programming

IMDEA Water

Alcalá de Henares, Spain 🇪🇸

We are looking for a predoc socioeconomic modeller with a background in Agent Based Modeling (ABM) and/or mathematical programming to work on the ERC CoG WaterTheft, funded by the European Union’s HORIZONTE EUROPE research and innovation programme under grant agreement no. 101124884. Knowledge on mathematical programming optimization (PMP, PMAUP) is a plus. The researcher will work on the preparation of the micro- and macro-economic database, in close collaboration with senior researchers working on microeconomic modelling and remote sensing estimates of land and water use; the setup of the novel mathematical programming models that enable multiple adaptive responses, in collaboration with senior microeconomic researchers with expertise on mathematical programming modelling; the setup of ABM and their coupling with mathematical programming models, in collaboration with senior microeconomic researchers with expertise on mathematical programming modelling; the integration of the resulting hyman system models into the human-water system model, in collaboration with hydrologists and microeconomists working in the team; and the setup of a multimodel ensemble in collaboration with modellers in the group. Working language will be English.

The purpose of the contract is to carry out a doctoral thesis.

Please contact dionisio.perez@imdea.org to apply


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