Different types of structural change and rural dynamics drive
rural-urban resource flows, shape diverse patterns of agricultural
development and determine the opportunities for rural development,
including the upgrading and intensification of agriculture
and related activities. In turn, rural livelihoods are influenced by
such agricultural transformation processes that may influence the degree
of multi-activity and multi-locality in households´ livelihoods.
The
PhD study should thus focus on the linkages and multiple feedbacks
between structural change, agricultural transformation and rural
livelihoods and specifically address
how these processes affect the rural-urban mobility patterns of
households. It is expected that the PhD study will be using both
qualitative and quantitative methods in order to understand the complex
processes driving rural livelihood and agricultural transformations.
Place of employment and work will be the Department of Geography and Geology, Øster Voldgade 10, 1350 Copenhagen and the PhD candidate will be attached to the research group Environment and Society in Developing Countries.
The study will be conducted as part of an EU-funded international research project RurbanAfrica, in collaboration with partners in several European and African countries See more information on the project at: http://geo.ku.dk/english/
Place of employment and work will be the Department of Geography and Geology, Øster Voldgade 10, 1350 Copenhagen and the PhD candidate will be attached to the research group Environment and Society in Developing Countries.
The study will be conducted as part of an EU-funded international research project RurbanAfrica, in collaboration with partners in several European and African countries See more information on the project at: http://geo.ku.dk/english/
Thus,
the PhD study will include extensive fieldwork in one or more of the
case countries in Africa as well as participation in project activities,
e.g. workshops, PhD
seminars etc. with African and European partners.
Qualifications
The candidate is expected to have a master degree in geography or other relevant degree. We expect that the candidate will publish in international peer−reviewed journals, write a PhD thesis within the project duration of three years and assist in teaching within the Department. Highly motivated candidates with a relevant MSc degree are encouraged to apply.
Terms of employment
The successful PhD candidate will be offered a full-time PhD position for a period of three years, contingent on a satisfactory performance, with the specific intent that it results in a PhD degree and scientific publications. It is a prerequisite for the appointment as a PhD-fellow, that the person concerned can be registered as a PhD-fellow according to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Executive Order no 18 of 14. January 2008. Information about the PhD programs at the Faculty of Science can be found at http://www.science.ku.dk/phd/
Qualifications
The candidate is expected to have a master degree in geography or other relevant degree. We expect that the candidate will publish in international peer−reviewed journals, write a PhD thesis within the project duration of three years and assist in teaching within the Department. Highly motivated candidates with a relevant MSc degree are encouraged to apply.
Terms of employment
The successful PhD candidate will be offered a full-time PhD position for a period of three years, contingent on a satisfactory performance, with the specific intent that it results in a PhD degree and scientific publications. It is a prerequisite for the appointment as a PhD-fellow, that the person concerned can be registered as a PhD-fellow according to the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation Executive Order no 18 of 14. January 2008. Information about the PhD programs at the Faculty of Science can be found at http://www.science.ku.dk/phd/
The
salary depends on seniority, as agreed between the Ministry of Finance
and the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations within the
range of 25,500-30,500
DKK/month (approximately 3,400-4,100 Euro/month).
Further information including a detailed project description can be obtained from associate professor Jytte Agergaard, e-mail ja@geo.ku
Further information including a detailed project description can be obtained from associate professor Jytte Agergaard, e-mail ja@geo.ku
General information on the Department of Geography and Geology can be found at geo.ku.dk and information on the research group on Environment and Society in Developing
Countries is available at
http://geo.ku.dk/english/
How to apply
Applications must include (i) a motivation for the application (0.5 A4 page), (ii) a statement of research interests, (iii) curriculum vitae including list of publications, (iv) a copy of MSc diploma, (v) a short abstract of the MSc thesis or equivalent, and (vi) the names, e-mails, telephones and addresses of 2-4 referees.
Applications must be received no later than September 7th 2012 through the job portal of the University of Copenhagen at http://www.ku.dk/english/
Applications must include (i) a motivation for the application (0.5 A4 page), (ii) a statement of research interests, (iii) curriculum vitae including list of publications, (iv) a copy of MSc diploma, (v) a short abstract of the MSc thesis or equivalent, and (vi) the names, e-mails, telephones and addresses of 2-4 referees.
Applications must be received no later than September 7th 2012 through the job portal of the University of Copenhagen at http://www.ku.dk/english/
Applications received after the closing date will not be considered.
Interviews are expected to be held on September 17th 2012.
Interviews are expected to be held on September 17th 2012.
Application Deadline : 7 September 2012
