At Chr. Michelsen Institute (CMI), we are currently seeking a tenure-track post-doctoral researcher or senior researcher (depending on experience) with a PhD in development economics, political science (with a development focus), or a related field with advanced quantitative methods skills, particularly in causal inference and randomized controlled trials.
For the initial three years, the researcher will play a key role in designing and implementing an impact evaluation that is a central part of the recently funded project “Agricultural Resilience though Climate Services” (ARCS). The researcher would be part of the Climate & Natural Resources research group and the Development Learning Lab (DLL).
Start date is as soon as possible.
CMI is an independent, development research institute based in Bergen, Norway, with around 100 staff members. We work in multi-disciplinary teams, where the main disciplines are economics, political science, and social anthropology. We have an international staff and a vibrant working environment.
CMI's vision is to generate research for a just and equal world. Our mission is to address global challenges by providing research-based knowledge that inspires and shapes policy and practice. For more information regarding CMI's values and vision, see the CMI Strategy (2023-2028). As a researcher at CMI, you must identify with CMI’s visions and strategies.
At CMI we have organized our research in different research themes; and our research groups are organized around our themes. These groups are comprised of researchers from different disciplines, as our research projects are often multi-disciplinary.
CMI is an independent research institute, which means that we are funded through research grants and by successfully winning research projects. This entails that researchers at CMI are expected to actively apply for and acquire research funds. As a researcher at CMI, you must identify with CMI’s vision to generate and communicate research for a just and equal world. This includes willingness and ability to conduct high quality academic and commissioned research.
“Agricultural Resilience though Climate Services” (ARCS) is a 5-year NORAD-funded multi-partner project (2023-2027) which aims to enhance the resilience and food and nutritional security among smallholder farmers in Ethiopia and Malawi in the face of climate change by improving access to customized climate information services (CIS) that may help smallholder farmers adjust agricultural decisions. The project includes researchers from multiple disciplines, including economics, political science, climate science, and development studies.
CMI is responsible for conducting an impact evaluation (as a randomized controlled trial) to assess the impacts of a comprehensive climate services program that will be implemented in the communities. The Principal Investigator (PI) of the impact evaluation component is Senior Researcher Jon Einar Flatnes.
Required qualifications:
For this position, we are seeking an excellent researcher with:
Additionally, it would be an advantage to also have:
Personal qualities and skills:
To thrive and develop at CMI, it is important to have a set of qualifications beyond being a strong academic.
Please note that to be considered for a permanent senior researcher position, candidates must have published at least 3-6 articles of high quality in peer-reviewed journals.
Tenure-track post-doctoral researchers (similar to an assistant professor position in academia) are eligible to apply for promotion to senior researcher within a 4-year period after having fulfilled a set of criteria (including publishing at least 3-6 articles of high quality in peer-reviewed journals).
This position is located in Bergen, Norway. CMI is not in a position to offer remote working arrangements for new staff members. We offer home office agreements, allowing staff to work up to two days a week from home office in Norway.
Bergen is a picturesque city situated between fjords and mountains, with excellent opportunities for cultural experiences and an active lifestyle.
Relevant staff benefits:
Your application must include:
The application deadline is set to the 30th of May 2024. Please note that CMI only accepts applications through the JobbNorge recruitment system.
The first round of interviews will be held the 7th of June; selected candidates will be invited by the 4th of June.
The second round of interviews will be held on the 18th and 19th of June; selected candidates will be invited by the 12th of June.