PhD: Economic Modelling of Pest Risk Management in Phytosanitary Systems

This PhD research project aims to advance the understanding of behavioural, economic, and policy dimensions that shape pest risk management within European phytosanitary systems.

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We invite applications for a fully funded PhD position titled “Behavioural and Economic Modelling of Pest Risk Management in Phytosanitary Systems.”

This PhD research project aims to advance the understanding of behavioural, economic, and policy dimensions that shape pest risk management within European phytosanitary systems. The project sits at the intersection of behavioural science, agricultural economics, and systems modelling, with a strong focus on developing innovative, real-world applicable solutions for plant health challenges.

Research context

The PhD will be conducted within the framework of the newly launched, multidisciplinary EU Horizon Europe project PhytoPRISM: A Platform for supporting a systems approach i...