Agri-food systems and environmental change: The Case study of EthiopiaGlobal challenges regarding energy and climate change, the environment, health, food safety, technology and renewable solutions, use
and conservation of land and natural resources, and development of the bio-economy, requires greater effort. NMBU is well equipped to
conduct further research in these fields. NMBU’s expertise spans entire value chains and includes both basic and applied research.
On 1 January 2014, the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science and the University of Life Sciences merged and became -NMBU, the
Norwegian University of Life Sciences. NMBU has 1700 employees and 5100 students, and is currently located on two campuses – As,
about 30 km south of Oslo, and Adamstuen in Oslo. In 2019, the new research- and education-building for veterinary science will be
completed and all of NMBU will then be located at Campus As.
Further information about NMBU is available on www.nmbu.no
Doctoral Fellowship in International Environment and Development Studies
Agri-food systems and environmental change – Ref.no. 16/00923
The Department of International Environment and Development Studies (Noragric) at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Norwegian
University of Life Sciences (NMBU) invites applications for a doctoral fellowship in International Environment and Development Studies.
The selected candidate is expected to start the doctoral studies in August/September 2016.
As a department at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the NMBU, Noragric is engaged in education, research, institutional collaboration
and assignments within international environment and development studies. The Department has a PhD programme in International
Environment and Development Studies, three Master’s programmes and a Bachelor’s programme. The Department has approximately
35 Doctoral candidates and 450 students. Research at Noragric is organised within four research clusters: Climate Change, Agriculture
and Development; Conflict, Human Security and Development; Environmental Governance; and Rights and Power in Development. For
further information regarding Noragric’ s thematic areas and ongoing research programmes, please visit: http://wwwnmbu.no/noragric/.
Research project
The Department hereby invites proposals for PhD projects that are aimed at developing new knowledge on agri-food systems within the
broader field of International Environment and Development Studies. Priority will be given to creative and innovative proposals
addressing “agri-food systems and environmental change” within or across the following thematic foci:

o Agri-cultures: Research on agriculture as coupled human-environment systems;

0 Agri-food system transformation in the face of environmental change;

0 Agrobiodiversity and seed systems.
Agriculture and food features prominently in current debates about sustainable development. Current research approaches are often
framed around agri-food system research. Agricultural development research focus on joint advancement of productivity, nutrition and
sustainability outcomes. Society-environment research highlights how agriculture, food and the environment is entangled with cultural,
social and political factors. We are seeking proposals that address agri-food system challenges and solutions from across this
disciplinary spectrum.
Main tasks
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 website for detailed information regarding PhD regulations at NMBU and information
about the PhD programme at Noragric.
Academic qualifications
Required Academic qualifications

0 a research-based master’s degree (see PhD regulations § 5.1 ) with a GPA of B or above in a relevant field

0 Proficiency in English as a working language is a prerequisite.
Desired Academic qualifications

0 Research and/or working experience in developing countries will be considered an additional desirable qualification.
NMBU offers:

0 An optimistic academic institution with focus on professional development, dissemination and competence.

0 An International, interdisciplinary and inclusive environment that provides exciting research- and development opportunities.
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Global challenges regarding energy and climate change, the environment, health, food safety, technology and renewable solutions, use
and conservation of land and natural resources, and development of the bio-economy, requires greater effort. NMBU is well equipped to
conduct further research in these fields. NMBU’s expertise spans entire value chains and includes both basic and applied research.
On 1 January 2014, the Norwegian School of Veterinary Science and the University of Life Sciences merged and became -NMBU, the
Norwegian University of Life Sciences. NMBU has 1700 employees and 5100 students, and is currently located on two campuses – Ås,
about 30 km south of Oslo, and Adamstuen in Oslo. In 2019, the new research- and education-building for veterinary science will be
completed and all of NMBU will then be located at Campus Ås.
Further information about NMBU is available on www.nmbu.no

Doctoral Fellowship in International Environment and Development Studies
– Agri-food systems and environmental change – Ref.no. 16/00923
The Department of International Environment and Development Studies (Noragric) at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the Norwegian
University of Life Sciences (NMBU) invites applications for a doctoral fellowship in International Environment and Development Studies.
The selected candidate is expected to start the doctoral studies in August/September 2016.
As a department at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the NMBU, Noragric is engaged in education, research, institutional collaboration
and assignments within international environment and development studies. The Department has a PhD programme in International
Environment and Development Studies, three Master’s programmes and a Bachelor’s programme. The Department has approximately
35 Doctoral candidates and 450 students. Research at Noragric is organised within four research clusters: Climate Change, Agriculture
and Development; Conflict, Human Security and Development; Environmental Governance; and Rights and Power in Development. For
further information regarding Noragric’ s thematic areas and ongoing research programmes, please visit: http://www.nmbu.no/noragric/.
Research project
The Department hereby invites proposals for PhD projects that are aimed at developing new knowledge on agri-food systems within the
broader field of International Environment and Development Studies. Priority will be given to creative and innovative proposals
addressing “agri-food systems and environmental change” within or across the following thematic foci:
Agri-cultures: Research on agriculture as coupled human-environment systems;
Agri-food system transformation in the face of environmental change;
Agrobiodiversity and seed systems.
Agriculture and food features prominently in current debates about sustainable development. Current research approaches are often
framed around agri-food system research. Agricultural development research focus on joint advancement of productivity, nutrition and
sustainability outcomes. Society-environment research highlights how agriculture, food and the environment is entangled with cultural,
social and political factors. We are seeking proposals that address agri-food system challenges and solutions from across this
disciplinary spectrum.
Main tasks
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 website for detailed information regarding PhD regulations at NMBU and information
about the PhD programme at Noragric.
Academic qualifications
Required Academic qualifications
a research-based master’s degree (see PhD regulations § 5.1) with a GPA of B or above in a relevant field
Proficiency in English as a working language is a prerequisite.
Desired Academic qualifications
Research and/or working experience in developing countries will be considered an additional desirable qualification.
NMBU offers:
An optimistic academic institution with focus on professional development, dissemination and competence.
An International, interdisciplinary and inclusive environment that provides exciting research- and development opportunities.
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Daily contact with inspiring students and skilled colleagues.
Various welfare schemes.
Beautiful surroundings just outside Oslo.
Remuneration
The selected candidate will be appointed as a doctoral research candidate for a period of three or four years, depending on duty work for
the department. The salary starts at level 50 (NOK 430 200 per annum) and follows ordinary meriting regulations. The total additional
funding available for running expenses for the PhD studies is NOK 96 000 NOK.
Further information
For further information contact Ola Tveitereid Westengen, Associate Professor in Agricultural Development, ola.westengen@nmbu.no,
tel (+47) 6723 1305, or Josie Teurlings, PhD Programme Coordinator , Noragric.phd.coordinator@nmbu.no, tel (+47) 6723 1309.
Application
Applications should include a letter of intent, a draft research proposal not exceeding 4000 words, the applicant’s complete CV with
certified copies of relevant transcripts and the names and contact details for two references. The topic of the proposal should fall within
International Environment and Development Studies, concentrating on the thematic foci mentioned above. Please use the “jobbnorge
format” for your CV
Applicants will be evaluated on the basis of their academic qualifications, the quality of the draft research proposal and previous
research as well as other relevant experience. The shortlisted applicants will be called for an interview as a part of the evaluation.
Applicants invited for an interview are expected to present original diplomas and certificates.
The application, including the required documentation, should be submitted via the link: “Apply for this job’ at the top of this page. This
will route you to the University’s Web Recruitment System, where you will need to register an account (if you have not already) and log in
before completing the online application form.
Application deadline: 29.03.2016
A compulsory contribution of 2 % is made to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund. A good working environment is characterized
by diversity. We encourage qualified candidates to apply, irrespective of gender, physical ability or cultural background. The workplace
will if necessary be facilitated for persons with disabilities.
According to the Freedom of Information Act § 25 the list of applicants for this position may be made public irrespective of whether the
applicant has requested that his/her name be withheld.
Jobbnorge ID: 122240, Deadline: 3/29/2016

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