.Organisation/Company: FUNDACIÓN IMDEA AGUADepartment: Economic and Institutional AnalysisResearch Field: Economics, Mathematics, Physics, EngineeringResearcher Profile: First Stage Researcher (R1)Positions: Master PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 15 Jan 2025 - 00:00 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 37.5Offer Starting Date: 26 Dec 2024Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
Horizon Europe (other)Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
NoWe are looking for a predoc socioeconomic modeller with a background in Agent Based Modeling (ABM) and/or mathematical programming to work on the ERC CoG WaterTheft, funded by the European Union's HORIZONTE EUROPE research and innovation programme under grant agreement no.
101124884.
Knowledge on mathematical programming optimization (PMP, PMAUP) is a plus.
The researcher will work on:The preparation of the micro- and macro-economic database, in close collaboration with senior researchers working on microeconomic modelling and remote sensing estimates of land and water use; The setup of the novel mathematical programming models that enable multiple adaptive responses, in collaboration with senior microeconomic researchers with expertise on mathematical programming modelling; The setup of ABM and their coupling with mathematical programming models, in collaboration with senior microeconomic researchers with expertise on mathematical programming modelling; The integration of the resulting human system models into the human-water system model, in collaboration with hydrologists and microeconomists working in the team; The setup of a multimodel ensemble in collaboration with modellers in the group.Working language will be English.The purpose of the contract is to carry out a doctoral thesis.Requirements:Proven quantitative background (economics, engineering, physics, mathematics)Applicants must submit the following documentation:Curriculum Vitae (Spanish or English).
The CV must be attached using the IMDEA Water template.
CVs in any other format will not be accepted.Cover letter (in Spanish or English) from the candidate presenting his/her candidacy and merits and including his/her personal motivation.
IMPORTANT: INCLUDE AT THE TOP OF THIS LETTER THE AVERAGE MARK OF THE MASTER'S DEGREE AND BACHELOR'S DEGREE.Other relevant documentation: Supporting documents of merits.Languages: ENGLISH Level ExcellentAdditional InformationEmployment contract full-time: 37.5 hours/weekApproximate incorporation date: February 2025Duration: Maximum 3 years + 1.
Type of contract: Pre-doctoral contract - The selected candidate must meet the requirements set out in art.
21 of Law 14/2011, of 1 June, on Science, Technology and Innovation