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Ref LXI_MSCA_06 - Postdoc candidate for a MSCA PF in Economics of Rare Earth Supply and Recycling, Dynamic Competition, Sustainable Development and Environment

Luxinnovation
3 Mar 2021

Hosting Information

Offer Deadline
EU Research Framework Programme
HE / MSCA
Country
Luxembourg
City
Esch-sur-alzette

Organisation/Institute

Organisation / Company
University of Luxembourg (application management through Luxinnovation)
Department
Economic and Management (DEM)
Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Contact Information

Organisation / Company Type
Research Laboratory
State/Province
Luxembourg
Postal Code
4365
Street
2 Avenue de l'Universite

Description

The Department of Economic and Management (DEM) at University of Luxembourg is interested in hosting a postdoctoral fellow within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship programme.

 

     Please note that this opportunity is not a funded position (yet); it depends on

     1. The organization selecting you for continuing the process and

     2. A successful proposal written mostly by you (with some input from your host   

     organization in Luxembourg) and submitted before September 15th 2021. 

 

 

Project idea

Both EU and the USA announced Rare Earth Elements (REEs) as critical, since they are crucial for ‘green’ technology applications and demand is growing. However, the REE supply is currently monopolistically dominated by China, who owns and exploits the main world reserves. Furthermore, access to these resources is important for the delivery of the European Green Deal.

Thus the following research questions can be imposed:

  • What strategies can be applied to reduce the dependency of REEs on China?
  • Can a cartel among some small suppliers, such as, the USA, Australia, Japan etc. be formed and under what kinds of conditions?
  • What would be then the market and social consequences?
  • Furthermore, the recycle of REEs is very expensive at this moment, what would be the outcome from technology innovation?
  • And what would be the market and social outcomes of different ownership (China, USA, or EU) of the new technology?

 

Offer Requirements

The candidates should have a Ph.D in Economics, at least when the scholarship starts, with training in Microeconomics, Macroeconomics, Environmental Economics. The candidate should mainly work on theoretical and/or numerical economics.

 

Institute description

The Department of Economic and Management (DEM) at University of Luxembourg focus its research on economics, management and logistic related topics. The economics group is especially focus on the research of impact of international migration on the economic performance of a country, the economics of carbon capture and storage, or the influence of patent policies on economic development.

 

About Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship

The MSCA PF are postdoctoral fellowships, financed through the European Commission for 2 year positions, covering salary and research costs of the researchers, who can come from anywhere in the world. The evaluation process of these programmes is more about the project and the career development of the candidate, than his/her publication record. The organizations in Luxembourg that want to host such talented researchers include large public research organizations as well as private companies that offer interesting job perspectives after completion of the fellowship.

Minimal eligibility criteria

  • Individual: applicant applies together with host institute
  • PhD at the deadline (PhD date cannot be more than 8 years ago)
  • Not working or living in Luxembourg for longer than 12 months before the call deadline
  • For rules see here or contact your NCP

 

How to apply

Please fill out the application form until May 15th 2021 – please note that we cannot accept applications without the application form. We need your CV with a list of publications and if relevant a short project proposal (maximum 3 pages) as well as the offer reference you are interested in. You can also send several fine-tuned CVs if you are interested in multiple positions – please fill out a new application form in that case. Make sure you address the text and requirements mentioned by the respective hosts.

Please note that applications are made through Luxinnovation, your contact point for Horizon Europe in Luxembourg, before being handed over to the host company.

Don’t hesitate to contact us, if you have any questions.

 

Luxinnovation, the Luxembourgish Innovation agency and National Contact Point for MSCA, will support both you and your future host institute during your application phase. For all applicants coming to Luxembourg we offer guidance documents, webinars, training in proposal writing and we will review your proposals if you wish so (depending on our availability). In 2019, MSCA IF proposals from Luxembourg had an average success rate of 28.5%, and proposals reviewed by our service 42%.

More information can be found on our website.

See other similar positions here.

 

KEYWORDS

  • Rare Earth Element supply
  • Dynamic Competition
  • Sustainable Development
  • Cycle and innovation Technology

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