The Centre for Economic Research on Inclusivity and Sustainability (CERIS) and the J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, at the University of Galway, Ireland are inviting applications from suitably qualified candidates for a full-time fixed term (2.5 year) position
as a Postdoctoral researcher in Development Economics.
This position is funded by the European Commission and is available immediately. While start and end dates are somewhat flexible, within the constraints of the project, the Postdoctoral Researcher would need to be in place not later than September 2025. The available funding will support a full-time 2.5 years (30 months) Postdoctoral position.
Roles/Responsibilities
- Conduct research (both independently and as part of a team) in the area of the economics of
climate adaptation and risk, specifically:
o Contribute to the design and implementation of an impact evaluation (in the form of
a randomized controlled trial).
o Contribute to the completion of a research ethics application at University of Galway.
o Contribute to the completion of a Data Protection Impact Assessment (DPIA) and Data
Management Plan.
o Participate in field work in Madagascar.
o Provide research support and guidance to the team involved in data gathering
o Carry out high-quality data analysis. - Contribute to the writing of scientific papers and reports for international journals and
progress reporting to other researchers (in the ACACIA consortium) and project funders. - Contribute to the writing of policy briefs and other non-academic outputs related to the
research. - Assist with the coordination of research activities and actively contribute to research outputs
to meet project milestones. - Engage in close collaboration with project stakeholders and partners, including for example
Malagasy Red Cross. - Participate in regular project meetings in-person and online.
- Participate in and/or present at conferences and/or workshops relevant to the project as
required. - Any other duties assigned commensurate to this level of post
Eligibility
- PhD in Economics or Agricultural Economics, Political Science, or a related field (candidates that have submitted their thesis and are awaiting viva prior to start date will be considered)
- Advanced quantitative methodological knowledge and/or experience, particularly in causal inference
- A thematic focus on development, ideally with experience working on climate adaptation and risk among vulnerable communities
- Field research experience or willingness to do field research
- A record of (or a potential for) publishing in high-quality journals
- Excellent writing and communication skills in English
Requirements
- Experience with randomised control trials (RCTs) in the field.
- Experience with randomised control trials (RCTs) in the field.
- Ability to speak French.
- Experience with GIS software.
- Experience working with large-scale climate or environmental data.
- Experience and/or willingness to conduct inter-disciplinary research.
- Experience completing a research ethics (or “institutional review board”) application.
- A high level of independence and self-leadership.
- Willingness to collaborate and work as part of a team to create a respectful, inclusive and mutually supportive environment, towards achievement of common objectives.
Application Details
- A short cover letter, outlining applicant’s interest in and suitability for this particular role
- A curriculum vitae
- A copy of one recent publication or working paper
- Names of two suitably qualified persons who are willing and able to provide letters of recommendation
For informal enquiries, please contact Dr Thomas K.J. McDermott, Galway University Foundation Lecturer in the Economics of Climate and Development, J.E. Cairnes School of Business and Economics, th**************@un****************.ie.
