Dear all, I'm forwarding this call for applications for a PhD position on behalf of a colleague. Some of your master's students may be interested.
Best regards, Jörg ******************************************************************** The Chair of Environmental Policy and Economics at the ETH Zurich is seeking a PhD Student in Analysis of Market‐based Instruments in Water policy Research area: In close relation to the European Water Framework Directive different countries follow an integrated watercourse management approach which focuses strongly on the polluter pays principle. However incentive and market‐based instruments are not yet prominently considered to implement this principle. One of the most interesting questions in this context is therefore, why environmentally and economically efficient and effective water management policies are designed, but rarely introduced in practice. In a comparative case study focusing on Switzerland and 1‐2 neighboring countries, the aim of this research project is to identify driving forces and barriers to the promotion of economic instruments in integrated water management. Using social‐network analysis (among other methodologies) governance structures including actors from different decision‐making levels and with diverse national background are investigated. Your background: We are looking for a candidate who holds an MA/MSc in political science, political economy and/or environmental sciences including a major/minor in social sciences). Ideally, applicants should have knowledge in social network analysis or other relevant methodological and statistical approaches. They should have a keen interest in environmental problems and in policy analysis questions, good knowledge of governance approaches and a strong command of German and English. Knowledge of water policy in the EU and/or Switzerland is a plus. Your application: Please submit a full application that includes a motivation letter, a CV, two letters of recommendation, and a writing sample (e.g, a chapter from your MA/MSc thesis, a seminar paper, a published article) by August 30 to Anita Schärer ([email protected]). Anita Schärer PEPE‐Institute for Environmental Decisions ETH Zürich Universitätsstr. 22 CHN K 75.2 CH‐8092 Zürich Phone +41 44 633 92 07 Fax +41 44 632 11 10 [email protected] -- Jörg Balsiger Senior Researcher Institute for Environmental Decisions ETH Zurich Universitätsstrasse 22 CH-8092 Zurich Phone: +41 44 632 4961 Email: [email protected]
