Application Deadline: May 9, 2025
The Graduate Institute of International and Development Studies, Geneva Graduate Institite is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Fellow in Environment and Energy Economics (F/M/D). The successful candidate will carry out research under supervision of Professor Imelda. The postdoctoral fellow will join a dynamic research environment at the Geneva Graduate Institute’s Department of International Economics. This position offers an excellent opportunity to advance your academic career, engage in high-impact research, and collaborate with international scholars.
Benefits
- Mentoring and collaboration on research projects.
- The salary and working conditions are in accordance with the regulations of the Swiss National Science Foundation.
- Opportunity to network with prominent academic researchers through academic seminars, workshops, and conferences hosted by the department (https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/research-centres/hoffmann-centre-global-sustainability/hoffmann-advanced-research-seminars and https://www.graduateinstitute.ch/academic-departments/international-economics/department-seminars).
- Opportunities to engage with policymakers at international organizations based in Geneva (e.g., UN, WTO, World Bank, ILO).
- Possibility to be supported to apply for other Swiss National Science Foundation grants while being employed.
Eligibility
- PhD in Economics, preferably with a focus on energy economics, environmental economics, or spatial economics.
- Promising publication record.
- Excellent written and oral communication skills in English.
- Outstanding econometric skills are essential. Preferably has proficiency in coding and data analysis tools such as ArcGIS/QGIS, Stata, R, Matlab, Python.
Application Details
- A cover letter explaining motivation for this position.
- A detailed CV with a list of publications, if applicable.
- A copy of a published article/chapter or thesis chapter (i.e. Job Market Paper)
- A copy of university degree certificates, alongside a copy of the official transcripts.
- The name and contact details of at least two references.
