Research Centre for the Management of Agricultural and Environmental Risks (CEIGRAM) - Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM)
Organisation/Company Research Centre for the Management of Agricultural and Environmental Risks (CEIGRAM) - Universidad Politécnica de Madrid (UPM) Research Field Agricultural sciences » Agronomics Economics » Agricultural economics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 9 Nov ***:00 (Europe/Madrid) Country Spain Type of Contract Permanent Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37,5 Offer Starting Date 26 Oct Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon Europe (other) Reference Number *** Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No
Offer Description
RESEARCH AREA: Agricultural Economics and the sustainability of the European agricultural sector.
TASKS: Study of agricultural risks within the agricultural sector. Analysis of the development of insurance and other financial instruments for adapting agricultural systems to climate change; analysis of decision-making by farmers, financial institutions, and insurance companies regarding the management of agricultural and environmental risks.
Requirements
Research Field Agricultural sciences » Agronomics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Research Field Economics » Agricultural economics Education Level Master Degree or equivalent
Skills/Qualifications




Bachelor's degree in Agricultural Engineering, Agro-environmental Engineering, or Agricultural Sciences and Bioeconomics
A Master's degree in Agricultural Economics or in Agro-environmental Technologies for Sustainable Agriculture will be considered an asset.
Essential: Ability to work with databases, perform graphical and statistical analysis.
Previous experience in report writing will be valued, along with:
Knowledge of sustainability in the agri-food sector
Data analysis and curation
R programming
Specific Requirements
Prior knowledge of database management, statistical analysis, and data visualization.
Knowledge of the agri-food sector in Spain and Europe.
Experience in sustainability analysis within the agri-food sector.
Prior experience in publishing scientific reports. High level of English and Spanish proficiency (minimum B2).
Ability to work in a team and communicate with funding bodies. Must reside in Spain. Work location: CEIGRAM, UPM, Madrid.
Languages SPANISH Level Excellent
Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent
Research Field Agricultural sciences » Agronomics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4
Research Field Economics » Agricultural economics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4
Additional Information
The person hired will join the research team and gain insight into the research, training, and knowledge-

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