Doctoral fellowship: vulnerability, resilience and adaptation of rural livelihood to climate change

Reference no. 2010/769

The Department of International Environment and Development Studies (Noragric) at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (UMB) invites applications for a doctoral fellowship in international environment and development studies with a focus on the following thematic area from candidates with a research-based Master’s degree and a GPA of B or above in development studies, international environmental studies or other relevant fields. Proficiency in English as a working language is a prerequisite. Research and/or working experience in developing countries will be considered an additional qualification.

Noragric is engaged in education, research, institutional collaboration and assignments in international environment and development studies. The Department has a PhD programme in Environment and / or Development Studies, three MSc. programmes –
1 International Development Studies,
2 International Environmental Studies
3 International Relations, and a Bachelor’s programme in International Environment and Development Studies (Please visit: http://www.umb.no/noragric for more information)

The Department’s PhD programme consists of mandatory and elective courses with oral and written examinations and a major research component. The applicant is advised to visit the following website for detailed information regarding admission requirements and regulations: http://www.umb.no/statisk/sit/forskrifter/engelske/regulations_phd_degree.pdf

Research would focus on the political economy of vulnerabilities, resilience and adaptive capacities of rural households and communities and the impact of climate and environmental change on these. Preference will be given to qualified candidates with research interest in South Asia or Sub-Saharan Africa.

Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their academic qualifications, the quality of the draft research proposal and previous research and other relevant experience. The shortlisted applicants may be called for an interview as a part of the evaluation.

For further information, contact Professor N. Shanmugaratnam, Head of Research nsh@umb.no Tel:+4764965508; Dr. Gry Synnevåg, Head of Department gry.synnevag@umb.no Tel:+4764965322

The position follows the Norwegian government pay scale and includes membership in the national pension plan (2%). The profile of employees in the Norwegian government shall aim to reflect the composition of the population. A balanced composition in terms of age and gender, as well as persons with an immigrant background, is therefore a goal. Persons with immigrant background are encouraged to apply.