Tenure-track assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics and Climate Change Department of Food and Resource Economics Faculty of Science University of Copenhagen The Department of Food and Resource Economics, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen invites applications for a position as assistant professor within the field of Agricultural Economics and climate change. The position will have its main emphasis on economic aspects related to the activities within the agricultural sector, how Danish and European agriculture can adapt to changed framework conditions in the form of climate change, climate change policies, changes in consumer preferences, and involving socio economic evaluation of strategies for mitigating GHG emissions from agriculture. The interaction between agriculture and biodiversity and related policies may be contained in the position. We are looking for applicants with documented research experience, including empirical modelling and/or econometric research within one or more of the following research areas: economics of land use and climate change, e.g. applying microeconomic data and models or partial equilibrium sector models; evaluation of agricultural, environmental and climate policies; incentives for adapting climate smart agricultural activities; agricultural value chains and upstream and downstream effects of agricultural activities in a changing climate. The tenure track assistant professor’s duties will primarily include theoretical and empirical research within the above fields, including contributions to collaborative and interdisciplinary work, obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within resource economics. The position may also include other duties, like public sector advisory work. The tenure track assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact. Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered. Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf. The position is open from 1 August 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter. Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Section Jesper Sølver Schou, tel. (+45) 35 33 69 01, jss@ifro.ku.dk or Head of Department Bo Jellesmark Thorsen, tel. (+45) 353 31700, bjt@ifro.ku.dk. The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background. Terms of employment The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff. Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. Negotiation for salary supplement is possible. The tenure-track programme An assigned mentor will provide the tenure-track assistant professors with guidance related to career development, other academic topics and administrative procedures. Performance of the tenure-track assistant professor will be followed via internal yearly evaluations and a mid-term and final international evaluation by an assessment committee. If the ‘final appraisal’ is positive you will be promoted as associate professor. Performance and progression towards the criteria below will be evaluated with due consideration of differences between research fields. Criteria for promotion After a 6-year tenure-track period tenure-track assistant professors are expected to meet the following criteria: A strong publication track record within the specific field of research, including a significant number of corresponding authorships and at least some publications in high-ranked journals based on work carried out during the tenure-track period Strong external network of collaboration, including joint publications A significant track record of successful external research funding Establishment of a strong and internationally competitive research group demonstrating clear independence of former supervisors/mentors, or/and major contributions to the development of an existing research group demonstrating an ability to collaborate within the research group Completed https://www.ind.ku.dk/english/course_overview/up/ and established a teaching portfolio via participation in teaching, including preparation and development of departmental courses Successful supervision/co-supervision of MSc and PhD students The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below. Please include Curriculum vitae including:Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent) Please describe and document international network and relations Please describe and document internationally based activities Positions held at universities/research institutions outside Denmark Outreach activities, i.e. popular lectures or other activities in the media Grants held, personal or in part. Career development grants. Research plan - description of current and future research plans If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document: Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students Teaching experience Formal pedagogical training Complete publication list Separate reprints of up to 5 particularly relevant papers The deadline for applications is 13 February 2022, 23:59 GMT +1 After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/. Interviews/trial lectures will be held on 15 June 2022. Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0111/21-2N APPLY NOW Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career. Contact Bo Jellesmark Thorsen E-mail: bjt@ifro.ku.dk Contact Jesper Sølver Schou E-mail: jss@ifro.ku.dk Info Application deadline: 13-02-2022 Employment start: 01-08-2022 Working hours: Full time Department/Location: Department of Food and Resource Economics If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Bioloxy

Tenure-track assistant Professor of Agricultural Economics and Climate Change

Department of Food and Resource Economics
Faculty of Science
University of Copenhagen

The Department of Food and Resource Economics, Faculty of Science, University of Copenhagen invites applications for a position as assistant professor within the field of Agricultural Economics and climate change. The position will have its main emphasis on economic aspects related to the activities within the agricultural sector, how Danish and European agriculture can adapt to changed framework conditions in the form of climate change, climate change policies, changes in consumer preferences, and involving socio economic evaluation of strategies for mitigating GHG emissions from agriculture. The interaction between agriculture and biodiversity and related policies may be contained in the position. We are looking for applicants with documented research experience, including empirical modelling and/or econometric research within one or more of the following research areas:

economics of land use and climate change, e.g. applying microeconomic data and models or partial equilibrium sector models;
evaluation of agricultural, environmental and climate policies;
incentives for adapting climate smart agricultural activities;
agricultural value chains and upstream and downstream effects of agricultural activities in a changing climate.

The tenure track assistant professor’s duties will primarily include theoretical and empirical research within the above fields, including contributions to collaborative and interdisciplinary work, obligations with regard to publication/scientific communication and research-based teaching with associated examination obligations within resource economics. The position may also include other duties, like public sector advisory work.

The tenure track assistant professor must have an academic standing showing internationally competitive research, and/or have internationally recognized high potential to make a future impact.

Assessment of applicants will primarily consider their level of documented, internationally competitive research. The ability to attract external funding will be considered together with outreach qualifications. Teaching qualifications are not mandatory but documented teaching qualifications and teaching experience will be considered.

Six overall criteria apply for assistant professor appointments at the University of Copenhagen. The six criteria (research, teaching, societal impact, organisational contribution, external funding and leadership) are considered a framework for the overall assessment of candidates. Furthermore, each candidate must be assessed according to the specific requirements stated in the job advertisement. Please read more at https://jobportal.ku.dk/videnskabelige-stillinger/kriterier-for-videnskabelige-stillinger/dokumenter-til-meritering/5a_Criteria_for_recognising_merit_-Assistant_professors.pdf.

The position is open from 1 August 2022 or as soon as possible thereafter.

Further information on the Department is linked at https://www.science.ku.dk/english/about-the-faculty/organisation/. Inquiries about the position can be made to Head of Section Jesper Sølver Schou, tel. (+45) 35 33 69 01, jss@ifro.ku.dk or Head of Department Bo Jellesmark Thorsen, tel. (+45) 353 31700, bjt@ifro.ku.dk.

The University wishes our staff to reflect the diversity of society and thus welcomes applications from all qualified candidates regardless of personal background.

Terms of employment

The position is covered by the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff.

Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Ministry of Finance and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State.

Negotiation for salary supplement is possible.

The tenure-track programme

An assigned mentor will provide the tenure-track assistant professors with guidance related to career development, other academic topics and administrative procedures.

Performance of the tenure-track assistant professor will be followed via internal yearly evaluations and a mid-term and final international evaluation by an assessment committee. If the ‘final appraisal’ is positive you will be promoted as associate professor. Performance and progression towards the criteria below will be evaluated with due consideration of differences between research fields.

Criteria for promotion

After a 6-year tenure-track period tenure-track assistant professors are expected to meet the following criteria:

A strong publication track record within the specific field of research, including a significant number of corresponding authorships and at least some publications in high-ranked journals based on work carried out during the tenure-track period
Strong external network of collaboration, including joint publications
A significant track record of successful external research funding
Establishment of a strong and internationally competitive research group demonstrating clear independence of former supervisors/mentors, or/and major contributions to the development of an existing research group demonstrating an ability to collaborate within the research group
Completed https://www.ind.ku.dk/english/course_overview/up/ and established a teaching portfolio via participation in teaching, including preparation and development of departmental courses
Successful supervision/co-supervision of MSc and PhD students

The application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.

Please include

Curriculum vitae including:Diplomas (Master and PhD degree or equivalent)
- Please describe and document international network and relations
- Please describe and document internationally based activities
- Positions held at universities/research institutions outside Denmark
- Outreach activities, i.e. popular lectures or other activities in the media
- Grants held, personal or in part. Career development grants.

Research plan - description of current and future research plans

If available, description and documentation of teaching and supervision experience and qualifications- please describe and document:
- Experience with supervision of BSc and MSc students
- Teaching experience
- Formal pedagogical training

Complete publication list
Separate reprints of up to 5 particularly relevant papers

The deadline for applications is 13 February 2022, 23:59 GMT +1

After the expiry of the deadline for applications, the authorized recruitment manager selects applicants for assessment on the advice of the Interview Committee.

You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.

Interviews/trial lectures will be held on 15 June 2022.

Please refer to the following no. in future communication in this case: 211-0111/21-2N

APPLY NOW

Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.