PhD: Behavioural & Economic Modelling for Pest Risk Management

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

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We invite applications for a fully funded PhD position titled “Behavioural and Economic Modelling To Support Systems-Based Pest Risk Management” 

Plant production in Europe is increasingly threatened by the emergence and spread of diverse plant pests, driven by factors such as global trade, climate change, and changing agricultural practices. These evolving challenges pose significant risks to agricultural sustainability and food security, highlighting the need for effective and innovative pest risk management strategies that adopt a systems-level perspective.

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