Are you interested in contributing to cutting-edge research on biodiversity-friendly agricultural and food systems? As part of the BEATLE project (https://www.projekt-beatle.de/), we offer an exciting Master’s thesis opportunity that makes a meaningful contribution to socio-ecological research.
The loss of biodiversity is one of the most pressing challenges for agriculture, requiring innovative solutions for sustainable land use. Multi-criteria analysis provides a framework to integrate ecological, economic, and social perspectives into decision-making processes, making trade-offs more transparent.
The thesis will conduct an in-depth literature review, laying the theoretical groundwork for applying multi-criteria analysis (MCA) in evaluating biodiversity-friendly measures. The focus areas include:
- Established and novel approaches to multi-criteria model evaluation and their practical relevance.
- Best practices for transparent and inclusive co-evaluation processes with stakeholders.
- Methods to quantify trade-offs and synergies between biodiversity conservation and other objectives.
This thesis contributes to a key milestone within the BEATLE project and offers the chance to shape research with real-world impact.
We seek motivated students in agricultural, environmental, or social sciences with a strong interest in inter- and transdisciplinary research, biodiversity, and sustainable agricultural systems.
Skills needed: Sound analytical skills, knowledge of conducting literature searches with SCOPUS etc.. Familiarity with qualitative (e.g. MAXQDA) or quantitative (e.g. “bibliometrix” package in R) tools is an advantage.
The thesis can be written in German or English language (please take your own examination regulations into account)
Interested? Contact saskia.osterkamp@uni-hohenheim.de for more details and apply now.
