Research Associate: Environmental Policies: Join the Faculty of Business, Economics, and Social Sciences at the University of Hamburg as a Research Associate for the “Mapping Effects of Environmental Policies (MEEP)” project. This scholarship offers a full-time (PostDoc) research position for 2.5 years, focusing on conducting novel quasi-experimental studies on the effects of environmental policies. The successful applicant will contribute to an open-science platform featuring interactive maps of environmental policy effects.
Research Associate for “Mapping Effects of Environmental Policies (MEEP)”
Summary Table:
- Designation: Research Associate
- Research Area: Mapping Effects of Environmental Policies (MEEP)
- Location: University of Hamburg, Von-Melle-Park 5, 20146 Hamburg
- Salary Level: EGR. 13 TV-L
- Start Date: 01.10.2024
- Application Deadline: 08.07.2024
Eligibility/Qualification:
- University degree in a relevant field plus doctorate
- PhD in Economics, with a focus on Empirical Environmental Economics preferred
- Expertise in data management, applied econometrics, and quasi-experimental research
- Interest in climate-, energy-, environmental-, or labor-economics
- Strong analytical and communication skills
- Excellent English language capabilities (German language skills desirable but not necessary)
Job Description:
- Conduct independent and collaborative research on the effects of environmental policies
- Identify causal effects of environmental policies on environmental quality and economic outcomes
- Explore distributional effects of environmental policies across socio-economic groups
- Map the distribution of environmental quality across space and time
- Communicate scientific evidence on environmental policies to the broader public
- Write scientific papers and present results at workshops and conferences
- Contribute to the intellectual and inclusive atmosphere of the research group
How to Apply:
- Submit your application online using the provided form
- Include a cover letter, CV, and copies of degree certificate(s)
- Contact Prof. Dr. Moritz Drupp or Dr. Piero Basaglia for inquiries
- Reference number: 132
Last Date for Apply: 08.07.2024
Further Information:
- Contact:
- Prof. Dr. Moritz Drupp: moritz.drupp@uni-hamburg.de, +49 40 42838-6171
- Dr. Piero Basaglia: piero.basaglia@uni-hamburg.de, +39 340 7249284
- Technical issues: bewerbungen@uni-hamburg.de
- Zoom interviews: Week after the application deadline, preferably on 15th and 16th of July
Join us: Be a part of the University of Hamburg’s commitment to sustainable and digital change for a dynamic society. Apply now to contribute to cutting-edge research in environmental economics!
