Postdoctoral Researcher in Farm Labor Markets and Environmental Economics

Your role

We seek an innovative modeler focusing on the human social aspects of food systems transformation, specifically on labor markets. The successful candidate will investigate how European producers are adapting to intensifying labor scarcity, their exposure to heat stress and other changes to the food systems. The research will inform adaptations to structural changes in labor markets in the context of climate change.

The Postdoctoral researcher will utilise existing evidence and advanced fine-scale modelling techniques to deepen our understanding of the dynamics of farm labor markets. Ultimately, this work aims to strengthen sustainable food production systems and support the resilience of rural communities.

• Understand the drivers and impacts of intensifying farm labor scarcity on European food systems as well as spillovers to other regions
• Map the data landscape on farm workers in Europe by identifying key sub-...