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The Department of Economics and Technological Change (ZEF b) of the Center for Development Research, University of Bonn invites applications for

Four PhD positions for 3 years

The successful candidate will conduct his/her PhD as part of a Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation project on ‘Water, Sanitation and Hygiene Nexus’ to be implemented in Ethiopia, Ghana, India and Bangladesh. The research will focus on guiding pro-poor investments in the nexus among domestic water quality and quantity; sanitation and hygiene; and related links to agriculture from the bottom-up. The four thematic areas are broadly defined as follows:

Assessment of water and sanitation nexus: synergies and tradeoffs
Exploring the links and dynamics therein for water, sanitation and irrigation agriculture
Identification of optimal water and sanitation investment strategies for a better health and nutrition outcome (experimental approach)
Strengthening capacity of households and communities for an improved monitoring of water and sanitation environment (experimental approach)
The successful candidates are expected to be integrated into the existing Bonn International Graduate School for Development Research (BIGS-DR) at the center for development research (www.zef.de).

Requirements:

MSc degree or equivalent in Social Sciences, Experimental economics, Agricultural economics, Natural resource economics, Hydrology, ecology and related field with excellent academic results
A strong background in Experiment design is desirable
Sufficient knowledge of STATA, SPSS, GAMS, GIS and other relevant software packages
Research experience in developing countries is desirable
Excellent English speaking and writing skills
A citizen of a developing country
To apply, please send letter of interest, Resume and names of three references by email (write “WATSAN-PhD application” in the subject line) to:

e-mail: zefecon(at)uni-bonn.de

Application deadline: June 30th, 2012 or until position is filled

The Center for Development Research (www.zef.de) is an international and interdisciplinary academic research institute within the Rheinische Friedrich-Wilhelms-University of Bonn, Germany. Please note that only short listed candidates will be contacted.