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PhD Economic and decision making aspects of prevention and control of Classical Swine Fever
Wageningen, 6706 KN, (Gelderland), 40 hours per week
Wageningen University and Researchcentre
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Job description
PhD Position
The Business Economics group has over 20-years experience with research on prevention and control of highly contagious diseases such as Foot-and-Mouth Disease and Classical Swine Fever.
The title of the PhD project is: ‘Economic and decision making aspects of German-Dutch cross border prevention and control of Classical Swine Fever’. This PhD project (1) fits within the framework of a larger international research project, and (2) will be carried out together with the Agricultural Economics Research Institute (LEI).
The project aims to improve German-Dutch cross-border control of epizootic diseases, particularly Classical Swine Fever. This should result in improved contingency plans for controlling these diseases, which meet both (1) the demands of the general public with regard to socio-ethical issues and animal welfare, and (2) the economic sustainability of the pig production sector.
The project consists of two parts. First, during a period of 30 months various options for prevention and control will be analysed on their epidemiological and economic impact (e.g. current strategies and strategies based on vaccination). Particular focus will be on the marketing aspects of products originating from vaccinated animals. This will be done by developing and using integrated simulation models with spatial, epidemiological and economic components. Second, during the remaining 18 months a Principal Agent approach will be used to optimize the decision making process in crisis situations from a social planner’s perspective. Particular emphasis will be put on the dynamic aspects of the control of Classical Swine Fever (suddenly changing risks and asymmetric information). The PhD project should result in the successful defence of a PhD dissertation.
Requirements
University Graduate
Preferably, the candidate has a completed academic study in quantitative (agricultural) economics and interest in decision problems on animal health issues. Also candidates with a completed academic study in animal production with proven interest in quantitative economics are invited to reflect.
Candidates should be able to work both individually and within an international team. Good skills in English language and presentation (both orally and in writing) are self-evident.
Organization
Wageningen University and Researchcentre Business Economics
Conditions of employment
Estimated maximum salary per month: eur 1500 - 2000
Salaryscale 10.
Maximum salary amount in Euro's a month 1933
Employment basis: Temporary for specified period
Duration of the contract: 1 years
Maximum hours per week: 40
Additional Information
Additional information about the vacancy can be obtained from:
dr.ir. H.W. Saatkamp
Telephone number: +31 (0)317 48 2232
E-mail address: helmut.saatkamp@wur.nl
Or additional information can be obtained through one of the following links.
Application
You can apply for this job before 16-09-2006 by sending your application to:
Wageningen University
dept. HRM
J.A. Schot
Hollandseweg 1
6706 KN Wageningen
Nederland
E-mail address: joke.schot@wur.nl
When applying for this job always mention the vacancy number AT MW 2006 - 26.