The AGRI-ENV Action (Rural, Water and
Ecosystem Unit within the Institute for
Environment and Sustainability) assesses how
environmental concerns are integrated into
agricultural policy.
In the context of the project (LC-FARM), the
objective is to develop a scheme targeted to the
whole farming sector to encourage low carbon
farming practices. The project will aim at
assessing the possibility to incorporate carbonneutral
or low emissions farming practices into
policy approaches, possibly via certification, so
as to promote reduction of global warming
emissions from agriculture.
The candidate selected will mainly assist in (i)
the analysis of existing climate-related
certification schemes with impact on farming in
the EU; (ii) the scientific evaluation of existing
carbon assessment methods for farms: (iii) the
refinement of a suitable carbon calculator; (iv)
drafting of technical reports. He/she will also
participate in the reflection on the best policy
and certification options that could be
underpinned by the carbon calculator and the
administration and governance structure needed
for its implementation.
The ideal candidate should have a PhD in
Agriculture and Environment or related field (or
a University degree and 5 years of research
experience after the university degree giving
access to doctoral studies).
Experience in the field of greenhouse gases
emission from agriculture and on-farm
mitigation measures is required. Ideally, our
new colleague will also bring expertise in
certification schemes and have a good overview
on other environmental priorities (biodiversity,
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water quality, soil quality…). This aspect will be
taken into account in the calculator assessment
and development. The candidate must have
good communication skills, team spirit and be
able to maintain effective working relations with
other units within the JRC.
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