Postdoctoral position at PASU lab 1
pSelect how often (in days) to receive an alert: /ppEPFL, the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology in Lausanne, is one of the most dynamic university campuses in Europe and ranks among the top 20 universities worldwide. The EPFL employs more than 6,500 people supporting the three main missions of the institutions: education, research and innovation. The EPFL campus offers an exceptional working environment at the heart of a community of more than 18,500 people, including over 14,000 students and 4,000 researchers from more than 120 different countries. /ph3bMission /b /h3pThe 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: .br/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. /ph3bMain duties and responsibilities /b /h3ulliCo-oversee the implementation of the project with the PI. /liliTake the lead on work packages related to the candidate’s expertise. /liliMentor PhD students involved in the project. /li /ulh3bProfile /b /h3ulliAn interest in problems related to climate, sustainability, energy, and/or labor economics. /liliAbility and/or desire to work in a team/lab setting. /liliFluent in English (French not required) /li /ulh3bWe offer /b /h3ulliA stimulating research environment that encourages curiosity, innovation, and rigor. /liliOpportunities 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. /liliSpace to conduct independent research. /liliExcellent work conditions and benefits. /li /ul #J-18808-Ljbffr