PhD Scholarship Opportunity: Are you passionate about advancing climate action and sustainability? Radboud University invites you to join the ‘Achieving High Integrity Voluntary Climate Action’ (ACHIEVE) project as a PhD candidate. This fully-funded scholarship offers a unique opportunity to contribute to global climate goals and work alongside a diverse, international team. Explore the sustainability of carbon credits and their impact on climate mitigation efforts while pursuing your PhD at a renowned research institution.
Summary Table:
- Employment: 1.0 FTE
- Gross Monthly Salary: € 2,770 – € 3,539
- Required Background: Research University Degree
- Organizational Unit: Faculty of Science
- Application Deadline: 15 October 2023
Study Area: This scholarship opportunity is centered around the assessment of land-based carbon credits within the context of voluntary climate action.
Scholarship Description:
PhD Scholarship Opportunity – Assessing Sustainability of Carbon Credits in Voluntary Climate Action
As a PhD candidate within the ACHIEVE project, you will embark on a journey to evaluate the sustainability of carbon credits used in voluntary climate action. Your responsibilities will encompass mapping the global landscape of carbon credit generation and utilization, assessing their quality in relation to sustainability goals (including biodiversity), quantifying their climate effectiveness for non-state actors, and identifying avenues to enhance sustainable carbon credit practices. You will collaborate with an international team, engage in conferences and seminars, and publish your research in peer-reviewed journals.
Eligibility: To be eligible for this scholarship, you should:
- Hold or expect to obtain a Master’s degree in environmental or sustainability science, environmental modeling, or a related interdisciplinary field.
- Possess demonstrable experience in climate and sustainability impacts of land use or land-based carbon credit schemes, such as through research assistantships or exceptional research-based Master’s theses.
- Have additional knowledge or experience in integrity and effectiveness of voluntary climate action, life cycle assessment, and environmental modeling.
- Demonstrate strong computing and analytical skills, particularly in R.
- Embrace teamwork and be eager to collaborate in an interdisciplinary research setting.
- Exhibit excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
Required Documents: To apply, please prepare the following documents:
- A letter of motivation.
- Your CV.
How to Apply: To submit your application, kindly use the button below. Address your application to Prof. Birka Wicke. Complete the application form and attach the required documents. The first round of interviews is scheduled for Friday, 3 November.
Last Date: The application deadline for this scholarship is 15 October 2023. Don’t miss your chance to contribute to climate action and sustainability by becoming a part of the ACHIEVE project at Radboud University. Apply now to embark on this exciting research journey.
