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Postdoctoral position at PASU lab
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Job-ID 397974
Job-Beschreibung
MissionThe Policy & Sustainability (PASU) lab at EPFL conducts applied and theoretical research on the economics and politics of sustainable development, as well as the policies to achieve it. More information at: .
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join our team to work on a new SNSF-funded project on Managing a Just Transition to Net Zero. This project aims (1) to measure economic/job vulnerabilities to the clean energy transition at the individual and regional level (drawing on labor market surveys and LLM), (2) to collect original survey data on individual-level policy preferences in response to the negative effects of decarbonization, and (3) to conduct quantitative impact assessments of ‹just transition› policies implemented around the world.Main duties and responsibilities
- Co-oversee the implementation of the project with the PI.
- Take the lead on work packages related to the candidate’s expertise.
- Mentor PhD students involved in the project.
- Limited contribution to education at the College of Management (to be discussed).
Profile
- A PhD in quantitative social sciences (economics, public policy, political science, etc.) or in computational social science.
- An interest in problems related to climate, sustainability, energy, and/or labor economics.
- Ability and/or desire to work in a team/lab setting.
- Fluent in English (French not required)
We offer
- A stimulating research environment that encourages curiosity, innovation, and rigor.
- Opportunities to work on policy-relevant issues and connect with international organizations, the private sector, NGOs, and state authorities in the Europe, the US, India, and elsewhere.
- Space to conduct independent research.
- Excellent work conditions and benefits.
InformationsContract Start Date :Activity Rate : 100.00Contract Type: CDDDuration: 1 year, renewable (up to 3 years total)Reference: 781