Application Deadline: 31st January, 2022
Assistant Professor in Climate-Resilient Infrastructure Finance
Delft University of Technology is inviting applications for a tenure track Assistant Professor who will use data-driven approaches to understand how climate finance shapes the evolution of regional and urban infrastructure and networks, their vulnerability and exposure to climate risks. The position is offered for six years.
Eligibility
- Must have a PhD degree in Quantitative Economics, Econometrics, Statistics or Data Analytics with a focus on Climate and Finance
- A track record demonstrating experience in working with micro- and macro data and models in the context of climate finance and impact investment; as well as experience with data-based (resilience) assessment for infrastructure or cities
- Curious and driven to develop novel data driven methods to connect infrastructure and financial data
- Eager to explore the normative questions around the challenging trade-offs around responsible investments
Requirements
- Domain knowledge in the field of climate policy is an asset
- Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary team
- Building bridges between infrastructure & engineering and climate finance
- An excellent networker with great collaboration and communication skills
- A proven record of publications.
Application Details
- CV
- Motivation
Assistant Professor in Integrated Assessment Modeling for Climate policy
Delft University of Technology is inviting applications for a tenure-track assistant professor who will contribute to the development of the next generation of Integrated Assessment Models IAMs by improving the realism of behavioral and transition dynamics of these models, with a particular emphasis on climate ethics and uncertainty quantification. The tenure-track position is offered for six years. In the fifth year, the institution will decide if the candidate will be offered a permanent faculty position, based on performance indicators agreed upon at the start of the appointment.
Eligibility
- A PhD degree in Environmental Science, Economics, Applied Mathematics, Engineering or Systems Analysis
- A track record demonstrating experience with Integrated Assessment Modeling, including a proven record of publications
- Preparedness to develop novel computational methods is an advantage, as is experience with applying complexity science, uncertainty analysis, or climate ethics & justice
- Domain knowledge in the field of climate policy is an asset
Requirements
- Ability to work well within a multidisciplinary team
- Excellent networking and collaboration
- Great communication skills
Application Details
- An application/motivation letter (max. 2 pages)
- A complete curriculum vitae
- A research and teaching statement with a maximum of 1 page each
