The School of Economics and Business at the Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU), has a vacant three-year Postdoc position related to Responsible research and innovation: Gene editing in food development.
About the position:
- The postdoctoral fellow will be working on a research and innovation project funded by the Research Council of Norway: EcoGene
- Project title: An assessment of economic and biological implications, prospects and risks by implementation of new gene tools in modern bio-production.
- Project partners are the Faculty of Biosciences and School of Economics and Business, both faculties of Norwegian University of Life Sciences.
- The position is connected to the EcoGene project.
- The candidate will join an interdisciplinary academic community addressing dimensions of sustainable use of natural resources from the perspectives of economics, organization studies, innovation, and entrepreneurship and philosophy.
Qualifications:
- Applicant must hold PhD within the Social Sciences, such as Geography, History, Sociology, Business, Economics, or similar
- Proficiency in Responsible Research and Innovation (RRI)
- Experience from lab work is a requirement
- Hands-on experience from animal husbandry is an advantage
Applications:
Apply online with up to ten publications selected by the applicant as most relevant must be attached to the application.
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Organization | Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU) |
Country | Norway |
Fellowship Level | Postdoctoral |
Subject areas | Social Sciences, Geography, History, Sociology, Business, Economics |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | Open to all nationalities |
Deadline | November 1st, 2019 |
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