Application Deadline: Friday, 9th May 2025 at 5.pm
The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) is inviting applications for a Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Energy Economics and Finance. This is a three-year, fixed-term position. The successful applicant will hold an adjunct position at Trinity College Dublin.
The role is full-time (35 hours net per week – standard working hours are 09.30-17.30, Monday – Friday; flexible working hours are supported). Appointments will be on a three-year, fixed-term contract basis and starting salary will be €49,325 which is the first point of the ESRI Administrative Officer (Higher) salary scale.
Roles/Responsibilities
- Analysing the role of forward market trading in the efficiency of the Irish electricity market
- Examining the incentives for all energy market players when renewable energy projects are increasingly covered by subsidy and/or Power Purchase Agreements, including but not limited to Contracts for Differences.
- Model future market outcomes as renewable power penetration increases
- Propose any market redesigns necessary to ensure efficient liquid markets going forward
Eligibility
- A background in economics, finance, applied maths, statistics, data science, operations research, or another relevant discipline
- Strong quantitative skills, incl. econometrics
- Research experience with at least one of the following: financial markets, electricity market design, energy policy
- Strong writing skills, i.e., demonstrated ability to write peer-reviewed journal papers
- Demonstrated ability to work effectively within a highly motivated team and on their own initiative.
- Strong communication and presentation skills
Requirements
- Evidence of completion of policy orientated research
- Experience working in financial and/or energy market trading
Late or incomplete applications will not be processed. The selection process will consist of a preliminary interview and, for candidates successful at that stage, a final interview, presentation and written assessment. The ESRI is currently conducting selection processes via videoconference (MS Teams or Zoom).
