The SDGnexus Network is a global community of universities, research centers, and stakeholders committed to promoting the Agenda 2030 for sustainable development. The SDGnexus Network is a part of the DAAD “Higher Education Excellence in Development Cooperation – exceed” program and, as such, it aims to strengthen higher education for enabling effective and innovative contributions to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations.
The SDGnexus Network has three main objectives:
- Establish common research framework through joint research projects between our network partners.
- Qualify the next generation of scientists as agents of change.
- Promote exchange and collaboration between our network of higher education institutions and extramural actors.
Universidad de los Andes, though its Department of Economics, is a partner of the SDG Nexus Network, and is starting a new phase of activities in 2025. As part of this new phase, the Department is inviting researchers interested in being part of the network to apply for a position as a post-doc.
The position is supported by the SDGnexus Network led by the Justus Liebig University, Giessen, and by the German Academic Exchange Service (DAAD) with funds from the Federal Ministry for Economic Cooperation and Development of Germany (BMZ).
The application period for the 2025 intake is now open! The application deadline is 12 of December 2024.
Who can apply?
- Outstanding scholars from developing countries and emerging economies (DAC)
- At least 1 year of work experience
- excellent written and spoken English and Spanish
- PhD degree obtained not more than 3 years prior to application or close to finish
- PhD degree in economics, applied economics or related subjects involving environment and development areas
- Research expertise in topics related to the SDGs and their nexus is desirable
- Experience or demonstrated ability to work in multidisciplinary and collaborative teams is preferred as well
The position involves research on the fields of economics of SDGs, with particular attention to the nexus among them, in the areas of food systems, water, urban and rural areas, and natural resources.
The Postdoctoral Fellow will contribute with, at least, the following activities:
- Carry out current team-based research projects,
- Initiate new research,
- Might assume teaching or outreach responsibilities and,
- Assist in grant proposal writing and reporting within the research areas identified in the network.
The identified areas are agriculture and food systems, water, urban and rural areas, natural resources and, SDG progress & monitoring network.
We particularly welcome research embedded in a global or regional context with a clear link to developing countries, preferably within the countries of the network. The work can be theoretical or empirical. We expect candidates to publish the results of their research in high-impact peer-reviewed journals.
Opportunities for collaboration with other scholars within the University exist, and it is encouraged. There will be funds available for travel and short visits to other universities, congresses attendance, as well as support for carrying out data collection.
The Program is carried out in a collaborative effort together with researchers at the other countries of the SDGnexus network. The candidate is expected to contribute to the research, and to take an active part in the general work of the network, e.g., by participating in joint meetings, seminars, and conferences, supporting data collection and conducting cross-country studies.
To apply, interested researchers must submit
- a full CV,
- a piece of research in which the applicant is author,
- a letter detailing recent activities and how they match the position open, and
- a research proposal for the coming years as part of the project (max. 2 pages).
These documents must be sent to Professor Jorge H. Maldonado, email jmaldona@uniandes.edu.co, subject line: Postdoc position application to SDGNexus.
