Do you have experience in scientific research? Would you like to start an international career within a multicultural and diverse team? If yes, then read on.

The European institutions are looking for scientific research administrators. Recruited officials (grade AD 7) will work mainly for the European Commission’s Joint Research Centre (JRC). Most posts will be in various JRC sites (Brussels, Belgium; Geel, Belgium; Karlsruhe, Germany; Seville, Spain; Ispra, Italy; and Petten, The Netherlands).

We offer opportunities to candidates who specialize in ten different fields, as listed below. Please note that you may only apply for one field.

1. Environmental and climate sciences, engineering, and economics
2. Energy science and sustainability
3. ICT and (cyber)security
4. Data analysis, research, and applications for evidence-based decision-making
5. Research and applications in artificial intelligence, machine learning, and complex systems
6. Space applications and geo-information technologies
7. Health and consumer protection
8. Transport science and sustainable mobility
9. Social, economic, and political sciences
10. Behavioural science, economics, and education

Detailed information on the specific duties that successful candidates can expect to perform is included in the Notice of Competition (see Annex II – Typical duties).

More information: https://eu-careers.europa.eu/en/scientific-research-administrators

Felix Pot is chosen as the winner of the RSAI dissertation award in 2024 for his work ''The Extra Mile: Perceived Accessibility in Rural Areas'.

The dissertation presents a novel conceptual and methodological approach to the analysis of perceived accessibility and it shows that a lower provision of services and amenities in rural areas does not necessarily translate to lower levels of perceived accessibility compared to urban areas. The research employs both quantitative and qualitative methods to examine perceived accessibility to daily activities in rural areas in the Netherlands, contributing to the normative evaluation of spatial inequalities in accessibility. The PhD dissertation includes chapters that are already published in high quality peer-reviewed international journals, including highly cited articles in the Journal of Transport Geography.

Dr Pot received his Doctorate from the University of Groningen on 7 September 2023 (https://research.rug.nl/en/publications/the-extra-mile-perceived-accessibility-in-rural-areas) and was supervised by Prof Taede Tillema and Prof Sierdjan Koster. Congratulations! 

During the month of October, RSAI members voted for the election of new Councillor at large on the RSAI Council. The following candidate was eventually elected:

Many congratulations to our new colleague! He will start their new term on Jan. 1, 2025.

At the same time, the Council warmly thanks the Councillor at large ending his term (Prof. Tomaz Dentinho (University of the Azores)) for his service.

The APDR invites regional scientists, economists, sociologists, geographers, urban planners, policy makers, and researchers of related disciplines to participate in the 32^nd APDR Congress with the theme "Sustainable Transformation and Spatial Interaction of People and Places: Urban and Rural Landscapes for mobility, migration and tourism" that will be held from 10 to 11 of July, 2025, at the Universidade Portucalense (UPT), Porto, Portugal.

On July 8 and 9, 2025, just before the main conference, a Sustainable Regional Development Academy will be organized for a limited number participants at the Faculdade de Engenharia da Universidade do Porto (FEUP), Porto, Portugal.

The call for papers and Special Session Proposals are open and your participation is very welcome!

Deadline for Special Session proposals: February 10, 2025. Proposals should be sent by email to the secretariat,of the Congress (This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.). 

Deadline for Abstracts submissions: April 2, 2025. Authors should submit their abstracts through online submission system by following the link https://cmt3.research.microsoft.com/APDR2025

Deadline for Academy Applications: March 15, 2025. More information at https://www.apdr.pt/congresso/2025/academy.html

All information at the congress website: http://www.apdr.pt/congresso/2025.

Looking forward to meeting you in Porto, Portugal!

The Organizing Committee and the Board of APDR

32^nd APDR Congress

The Southern Africa Regional Science Association (SARSA), in collaboration with the journal Regional Science Policy &The Southern Africa Regional Science Association (SARSA), in collaboration with the journal Regional Science Policy &Practice, the Regional Science Association International (RSAI), and the Department of Construction Economics andManagement at the University of Cape Town, announces the

3rd Southern Africa Regional Science Association Annual Conference

10-12 September 2025, University of Cape Town, South Africa

Conference Themes

Regional Science Policy & Practice (RSPP)

Call for Papers Special Issue: Understanding Spatial Disparities in the Global South: Evidence and Policy Implications

RSPP Call for Papers

Special Issue on Sustainability and regional challenges of GVC-dependent FDI development path

Editors

Magdolna Sass - Institute of World Economics, Hungary; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Zoltán Gál - University of Pécs, Hungary; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

This special issue delves into the sustainability of Global Value Chain (GVC) dependent Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) development in dependent market economies (DME) of Central and Eastern Europe (CEE) and Latin America (Mexican case). It examines the regional impacts and transformative effects of GVC-dependent FDI, particularly in the lower value-added segments of production and assembly. The issue will compare the growth experiences of DME economies, address the challenges posed by recent economic disruptions, and explore the readiness of these regions for Industry 4.0. By proposing alternative models and strategies, this issue aims to foster a sustainable and resilient economic future for CEE and Mexican regions within the global economic landscape.

Keywords

• Sustainability
• Global Value Chains (GVCs)
• Foreign Direct Investment (FDI)
• Central and Eastern Europe (CEE)
• Regional Development
• Industry 4.0

Manuscript submission information:

All submissions must be original and may not be under review elsewhere. All manuscripts will be submitted via the Regional Science Policy & Practice online submission system (https://www.editorialmanager.com/rspp/). Authors should indicate in the cover letter that the paper is submitted for consideration for publication in this special issue “Sustainability and regional challenges of GVC-dependent FDI development path”, otherwise, your submission will be handled as a regular manuscript.

• Submissions open until March 31, 2025

RSPP Call for Papers

Special Issue on Sustainability in the Middle East

Editors

Umut Türk - Abdullah Gül University, Kayseri, Türkiye; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Armağan Teke Lloyd - Abdullah Gül University, Kayseri, Türkiye; This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Current circumstances highlight the pressing need for immediate action, particularly in the domain of SDG 16—Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions for the Middle East. Interconnected socioeconomic factors necessitate prompt attention to goals 10 (Reduced Inequality), 5 (Gender Equality), and 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth). The Middle East grapples with distinct challenges, including political instability, water scarcity, and socio-economic disparities. Issues of inequality, unemployment, and social exclusion are prevalent in many Middle Eastern countries. Migration flows in the region have been significant, driven by factors such as economic opportunities, political instability, conflict, and social reasons. In addressing these multifaceted challenges, the SDGs offer a relevant framework, emphasizing critical goals such as peace, quality education, decent work, and reduced inequality. This special issue aims to address emerging research challenges and novel approaches/findings in this field.  

Keywords

Sustainable Development, Middle East, Peace, Environment

Manuscript submission information:

All submissions must be original and may not be under review elsewhere. All manuscripts will be submitted via the Regional Science Policy & Practice online submission system (https://www.editorialmanager.com/rspp/). Authors should indicate in the cover letter that the paper is submitted for consideration for publication in this special issue “Sustainability in the Middle East”, otherwise, your submission will be handled as a regular manuscript.

• Submissions open until October 15, 2025.