Department of Agricultural Economics and Rural Development (Prof. Maike Wollni) is hiring a Research Assistant / PhD Student (65%). The position is set to commence as soon as possible and is limited to 3 years.

The advertised position is part of the DFG-funded research project „Designing effective policy instruments for sustainable land transformation“. The doctoral researcher will conduct research on the effectiveness of different attributes of Payments-for-Ecosystem-Services schemes to induce adoption of sustainable land use practices, and will explore the relevance of experiential learning as an education tool to increase environmental awareness, values and pro-environmental behavior.

The position is based in Göttingen (Germany) but requires traveling and extended research stays in Indonesia. Applications must be submitted by January 15, 2024.

More information can be found here.