The Agricultural Economics and Policy Group led by Robert Finger is looking for a doctoral (PhD) student with a background in agricultural economics for the topic of the economics and policy of climate change mitigation in Swiss agriculture. This 4-year position is funded in the project Pathways to a Net-Zero Target for Hard-to-Abate Swiss Emissions.

Project background

The ACHIEVE project brings together 29 member entities and 27 collaboration partners from research, industry, and the public sector, who work alongside stakeholders from civil society, politics, and industry to develop net‑zero strategies for Switzerland and make recommendations for a policy framework. The Agricultural Economics and Policy Group is leading a work package in ACHIEVE on reducing greenhouse gas emissions in Swiss agri‑food systems.

The doctoral student will focus on the economic, policy, and behavioural aspects of climate change mitigation in Swiss agriculture. You will condu...