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PhD in Behavioural and Economic Modelling for Pest Risk Management Wageningen University & Research in Netherlands
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Fully funded PhD position. Gross salary starts at €3,059 per month in the first year and rises to €3,881 per month in the fourth year, according to Dutch university collective labour agreements (scale P). Temporary contract for 18 months, extendable for the project duration if performance is good.
Deadline
Expired
Country
Netherlands
University
Wageningen University & Research
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Wageningen University & Research is advertising a fully funded PhD in Behavioural and Economic Modelling To Support Systems-Based Pest Risk Management.
The project sits at the intersection of behavioural science, agricultural economics, and agricultural systems modelling. It focuses on how human behaviour, economic incentives, and policy instruments shape pest risk management decisions across European agri-food value chains. The research will contribute to modelling tools that integrate behavioural insights into bio-economic models for cost-effective and sustainable phytosanitary strategies.
The PhD is embedded in the EU Horizon Europe project PhytoPRISM, a multidisciplinary consortium involving 15 research partners from 7 EU countries. The work will be carried out in the Business Economics (BEC) group at Wageningen University, led by Prof. Alfons Oude Lansink, with contact also listed for Monique Mourits.
Applicants should have a recently obtained Master’s degree in (agricultural) economics or a similar field, strong quantitative skills, and an interest in statistical modelling or simulation. Experience with R, STATA, Python, behavioural research, or systems modelling is an advantage. A strong command of English (C1 or equivalent) is required.
Funding includes a fully funded PhD appointment with a salary starting at €3,059/month in year 1 and rising to €3,881/month in year 4, plus standard Dutch university employment benefits. The contract is initially for 18 months and may be extended for the project duration if performance is good.
The position is based in Wageningen, Netherlands. Applications must be submitted via the vacancy page using the website’s apply button. Required documents are a motivation letter, CV, and up to two reference letters. The deadline is 2026-08-20.
Funding details
Fully funded PhD position. Gross salary starts at €3,059 per month in the first year and rises to €3,881 per month in the fourth year, according to Dutch university collective labour agreements (scale P). Temporary contract for 18 months, extendable for the project duration if performance is good.
What's required
Recently obtained Master’s degree in (agricultural) economics or a similar field; demonstrated affinity for agricultural production systems and European agri-food value chains; experience with behavioural research and/or systems modelling is an advantage; strong quantitative skills and interest in statistical modelling or simulation approaches; experience with R, STATA, Python or similar software; ability to work independently and collaboratively in a multidisciplinary team; good communication skills; proficiency in spoken and written English at C1 level or equivalent is required.
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