Job Opportunities

Position at Universidad de los Andes: Department of Economics 

November 8, 2024By

The Department of Economics at Universidad de los Andes invites applications for two tenure-track positions at the rank of Assistant Professor beginning in the Fall term of 2025. Candidates must show promise of outstanding scholarly achievement and have earned a Ph.D. degree by the appointment start date or shortly after that. Applicants working in any field of Economics are welcome. 

Information: https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=2024-02_111474983

Deadline for applications: November 20, 2024. 

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Job Opportunities

Position at Yale University: School of the Environment 

November 7, 2024By

The Yale School of the Environment has opened a position for an open-rank, tenure-track or tenured Environmental & Resource Economist. Applicants are expected to have a PhD in economics, applied economics, agricultural economics, or an interdisciplinary PhD with evidence of strong PhD-level economics training or similar. 

Information: https://apply.interfolio.com/155122 

Deadline for application: Dec 02, 2024 at 11:59 PM Eastern Time 

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Research Opportunities

UCD Ad Astra Doctoral Scholarship in Disaster Risk Reduction and Climate Adaptation

November 7, 2024By

Project Lead: Dr Ronan McDermott (ronan.mcdermott@ucd.ie)
Deadline: Thursday, 7th November 2024

The Centre for Humanitarian Action (UCD CHA) at University College Dublin’s School of Agriculture and
Food Science is pleased to offer a fully funded Ad Astra doctoral scholarship on a subject related
to the intersection of governance and the fields of disaster risk reduction and/or climate
adaptation. Research areas may include vulnerability and risk assessment, stakeholder risk perception, and the role of government and humanitarian actors in disaster risk reduction and climate adaptation. This scholarship supports interdisciplinary projects that incorporate substantial empirical research.

The UCD CHA provides a collaborative, global-focused environment with strong partnerships, especially with Global South collaborators, addressing critical humanitarian issues like crisis resilience, localized aid, and gender-based violence. Researchers will engage in impactful projects that contribute to sustainable, locally-driven solutions to pressing global challenges. Further details can be found on our website.

The successful candidate will undertake a PhD at UCD Centre for Humanitarian Action under the
supervision of Dr Ronan McDermott, starting in January 2025.
The scholarship will provide:

  • Tuition fees at up to the non-EU rate;
  • A yearly stipend of €22,000; and
  • An annual research budget of €4,000 for research-related expenses such as data collection,
    attending conferences, etc.
    The scholarship is tenable for a maximum of four years, renewable each year subject to satisfactory
    progress. The scholarship is available on a full-time basis only.
    Application process:
    Applications should be sent to Dr Ronan McDermott (ronan.mcdermott@ucd.ie) by end of day 7
    th
    November 2024 with the subject line “Ad Astra Doctoral Scholarship Application” and the
    candidate’s name.
    Applications should include the following documents in PDF format:
  • A cover letter (one page maximum) stating the reasons for interest in the scholarship and topic
    area;
  • A short research proposal (1,000-1,500 words maximum) which should include: a statement of
    your proposed focus area within the broader theme of disaster risk reduction/climate
    adaptation; a brief literature review that points to work on which the proposed focus could
    build; and a brief discussion of the proposed methodology;
  • Copies of all academic transcripts. If you are currently in a Master’s programme and do not
    have your final result, all transcripts to date need to be included;
  • CV or resume;
  • The names and contact details for two academic references; and
  • Evidence of English language competence (where non-native English-speaking applicants have
    NOT obtained previous university degrees from a university in an English-speaking country).
    Click on the link below for further details: English Language Requirements
    The submission of original academic transcripts and other documentation will be required as a
    condition of the final award of a place on the programme.
    You may also be requested to conduct a personal or online interview as part of the application process.
    Specific questions concerning the doctoral scholarship and application process can be addressed to
    Dr Ronan McDermott.
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Academic Opportunities

Call for Papers: Special Issue on the Political Economy of Clean Air Transitions

November 6, 2024By

Environment and Development Economics

Submission Deadline: 31 March 2025
Guest Editors: Jorge Alexander Bonilla (Universidad de Los Andes); Rohini Somanathan (Delhi School
of Economics)
Environment and Development Economics seeks to publish a special issue on the political economy of clean air transitions. The issue will be guest edited by Jorge Bonilla at Universidad de Los Andes and Rohini
Somanathan at the Delhi School of Economics.
The journal Environment and Development Economics invites submissions for a special issue focusing on the political economy of clean air transitions. This issue, guest edited by Jorge Bonilla from Universidad de Los Andes and Rohini Somanathan from the Delhi School of Economics, aims to explore policy approaches to improving urban air quality, particularly within rapidly urbanizing regions in the global South.

🌍 Context and Purpose

While many cities worldwide grapple with poor air quality, the challenges faced in rapidly growing urban centers of the global South are distinct. Issues such as weak governance and limited resources often hinder transitions to cleaner fuels and efficient public transportation, even when such changes are welfare-improving. This special issue seeks to build a body of knowledge on the political and institutional factors influencing policy success or failure in these contexts.

The special issue will compile case studies that analyze specific policy reforms—successful or otherwise—examining the political economy of policy-making and implementation. It aims to answer questions like:

  • Why are some welfare-enhancing policies more easily implemented in certain cities than others?
  • What types of transfer arrangements can facilitate change?

📝 Submission Guidelines

  • Deadline: Submit papers by March 31, 2025.
  • Submission Process: Early submissions are encouraged and will be processed upon receipt. All submissions will undergo the standard refereeing process based on the quality of the paper and its relevance to the special issue.
  • How to submit: Submissions should be made online at: https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/ede. During the first step of the submission process, in the “Special Issue” field, authors should select “Clean Air”. Authors should also indicate in their cover letter that the manuscript is for the “The Political Economy of Clean Air Transitions” Special Issue.
  • Format: Papers may be qualitative or a mix of qualitative and quantitative research. Each paper should focus on a case study of a particular policy or reform related to urban air quality.

For further details, please review the Instructions for Contributors or reach out to the Guest Editors:
Jorge Alexander Bonilla, Universidad de Los Andes: jobonill@uniandes.edu.co
Rohini Somanathan, Delhi School of Economics: rohini@econdse.org

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Academic Opportunities

RFP for research on interventions to advance women in economics in the Global South

November 6, 2024By

There is increasing recognition of the fact that the entire economics profession is marked by inadequate representation of women. The profession has several components: students and faculty at various levels in universities, the publication ecosystem (journals, editors, referees), conferences, decision making/leadership positions. While the broad problem of gender imbalances is gradually being recognized, the precise contours of under-representation are not properly understood and need to be documented.

The International Economic Association (IEA) is calling for well-defined research proposals that will generate evidence on “what works” i.e., what interventions are effective and successful in lowering the gender gap in economics. The evidence can be obtained, for example, by piloting trials of new interventions or analyzing the impact of existing policies.  We hope that even a few successful studies can help alter professional practices through the power of concrete examples and models. 

Call for proposals:

We will prioritize research proposals that focus on any of these four countries: Argentina, Colombia, Ghana, and Mexico. However, we are open to proposals from other developing countries as well.

Submission deadline: November 15, 2024.

You can find out more information about IEA-WE and the call for proposals by visiting the IEA-WE web

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Conferences

Call for Sessions – First congress of LAERE

October 30, 2024By

Submit your proposal!

Deadline: November 15th, 2024 

Members of the Latin American Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (LAERE) are invited to submit proposals of full sessions to the 1st Congress of the Latin American Association of Environmental and Resource Economists. The Congress will take place in Bogotá – Colombia, from March 19th to 21st, 2025. This gives professionals and academics the opportunity to increase visibility of their research and promote our research field.   

Organized sessions last 75 minutes. Each special session is organized by someone acting as chair and has three (3) presenters with 25 minutes each. A slideshow (e.g., PowerPoint) is required for each oral contribution, but the online submission system also allows contributors to upload full papers or other types of supporting material. 

Participants wishing to take part in the event with a LAERE organized session are requested to submit a file including the following information: 

· The title and a summary of the session 

· The focus of the session in terms of broad topical categories (e.g., agricultural and rural policy) 

· The name, affiliation and contact details of the chairperson. 

· The author(s), title and abstract of each contribution. 

The phrase “Call for Sessions Submission” should appear in file name.  

Submission link: https://live.eventtia.com/es/call-for-sessions-laere  

Session proposals submitted without all the required information will not be considered. 
Electronic acknowledgements of submissions will be sent to all submitters. 

The deadline to submit your proposal to LAERE is November 15th, 2024. 

Proposals will be pre-evaluated by a committee appointed by LAERE. 

Notification of selection is expected by December 10th.  

For more information or to discuss your participation, please contact info@laere.org  

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Events

🌍 Save the Date: 7th World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economists (WCERE 2026)

October 9, 2024By

📍Lisbon, Portugal

🗓️29 June – 03 July 2026

The World Council of Environmental and Resource Economists Associations (WCEREA) is excited to announce that the 7th World Congress of Environmental and Resource Economists (WCERE 2026) will take place from 29 June to 03 July 2026. Join us in person at the Carcavelos Campus in Lisbon, Portugal, with some hybrid events as part of the program.

Hosted by: Nova School of Business and Economics (Nova SBE)

WCERE 2026 Programme Committee:

  • Maria Antonieta Cunha e Sá (Nova SBE) – Co-Chair
  • Simone Borghesi (EAERE) – Co-Chair
  • Ken-Ichi Akao (AAERE)
  • Randall Walsh (AERE)
  • Selma Karuaihe (AFAERE)
  • Marcelo Caffera (LAERE)

Local Organising Committee Chair:

  • Maria Antonieta Cunha e Sá (Nova SBE)

Further details will be announced in due course. In the meantime, be sure to mark your calendars for 29 June – 03 July 2026. We look forward to meeting you all in Lisbon!

WCEREA Member Associations:

  • AAERE: Asian Association of Environmental and Resource Economics
  • AERE: Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
  • AFAERE: African Association of Environmental and Resource Economists
  • EAERE: European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists

WCEREA Partner Association:

  • LAERE: Latin American Association of Environmental and Resource Economists

WCEREA Board Members:

  • Budy Resosudarmo, Ken-Ichi Akao (AAERE)
  • Karen Fisher-Vanden, Randall Walsh (AERE)
  • Selma Karuaihe, Nnaemeka Chukwone (AFAERE)
  • Phoebe Koundouri (Chairperson), Simone Borghesi (EAERE)
  • Marcelo Caffera, Laura Alejandra Hernandez Bulla (LAERE)

Stay tuned for more updates!

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Academic Opportunities

📢📚Call for Research Proposals: Advancing Women in Economics in the Global South (IEA)

October 9, 2024By

There is increasing recognition of the fact that the entire economics profession is marked by inadequate representation of women. The profession has several components: students and faculty at various levels in universities, the publication ecosystem (journals, editors, referees), conferences, decision making/leadership positions. While the broad problem of gender imbalances is gradually being recognized, the precise contours of under-representation are not properly understood and need to be documented.

The International Economic Association (IEA) is seeking well-defined research proposals aimed at addressing the under-representation of women in economics, especially in the Global South. The goal is to identify effective interventions that reduce the gender gap in the profession, across academia, publications, conferences, and leadership.

Proposals can include piloting new interventions or evaluating existing policies. The IEA prioritizes proposals focused on Argentina, Colombia, Ghana, and Mexico, but submissions from other developing countries are also welcome.

  • Submission Deadline: November 15, 2024
  • Learn more & submit your proposal following this link

For more information, visit the IEA-WE website.

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Academic Opportunities

EAERE Winter School in Resource and Environmental Economics – “Biodiversity Economics”

October 7, 2024By

We are pleased to announce the 2025 EAERE Winter School on the topic of Biodiversity Economics, hosted by the University Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB) in collaboration with the European Association of Environmental and Resource Economists (EAERE). The Winter School will take place from January 19-24, 2025, at the Centre Jean 23 in Annecy-le-Vieux, Auvergne-Rhône-Alpes, France.

Focus: Biodiversity Economics

This year’s theme, “Biodiversity Economics,” will explore the intricate connections between the economy, biodiversity, and nature. Based on the Dasgupta Review on the Economics of Biodiversity (2021), which emphasizes that the economy is “embedded” in nature, the school will examine how economic activity is constrained by the biosphere and how sustainable development depends on biodiversity.

Through five expert-led lectures, participants will address critical questions such as:

  • How do we measure biodiversity for economic analysis and natural capital accounting?
  • What role can nature-based solutions play in tackling local and global environmental externalities?
  • How does biodiversity contribute to economic resilience and insurance?
  • What role do public policy and financial markets play in addressing biodiversity loss?

Lecturers and Topics

  • Ben Groom, University of Exeter, UK: Introduction to Biodiversity Economics – Measurement, Valuation, and the Embedded Economy
  • Stefan Baumgartner, University of Freiburg, Germany: The Insurance and Resilience Values of Biodiversity
  • Anne-Sophie Crépin, Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics, Sweden: Modelling Complex Economic-Ecological Systems
  • Additional lecturers and topics on biodiversity policy and finance to be confirmed.

Who Should Apply?

The Winter School is designed for doctoral and post-doctoral students who are advanced in their PhD studies and can present at least one substantive chapter of their work. Accepted applicants must also be 2025 EAERE members.

Application Process

To apply, submit the following documents in a single PDF file to andrea.rangel-guevara@univ-smb.fr with the subject line “Application EAERE/USMB Winter School + Last name”:

  1. Application form (available for download)
  2. Letter of motivation
  3. Curriculum vitae
  4. Letter of recommendation from supervisor
  5. First draft of the paper to be presented (both full papers and extended abstracts accepted)

Important Dates:

  • Application deadline: October 31, 2024
  • Notification of acceptance: November 18, 2024
  • Registration deadline: November 29, 2024

Participation Fee

The participation fee is EUR 440, which covers:

  • Accommodation in shared double rooms from January 19-24, 2025
  • Full board during the programme
  • Course materials and participation diploma

A limited number of travel grants may be available for participants without sufficient institutional funding.

For more details, visit the full call on the EAERE website or contact the Winter School Secretariat at ws2025.eaere@univ-smb.fr.

Apply now and immerse yourself in the cutting-edge field of Biodiversity Economics!

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Coase Institute Research Grants for “Institutions and Adaptation to Climate Change in Developing Countries”

October 7, 2024By

The Ronald Coase Institute is offering a unique opportunity for young scholars passionate about exploring the role of institutions in shaping climate change adaptation strategies in developing countries. As part of their ongoing research initiatives, the institute will fund up to three competitive research grants, each worth up to $20,000.

The research focus is on “Institutions and Adaptation to Climate Change – in Developing Countries”. The grants aim to support empirical investigations that explore how institutions—whether formal or informal—affect a country’s capacity to respond and adapt to climate change impacts.

Key Details:

  • Research Focus: Institutions and adaptation to climate change in developing countries
  • Number of Grants: Up to 3
  • Grant Amount: Up to $20,000 each

The selection committee will evaluate the clarity and importance of the research question, the role of institutions in the analysis, and the feasibility of the proposed empirical study. This is an exciting chance to contribute to important research in environmental economics while securing financial support.

Who is Eligible?

  • PhD students
  • Post-docs
  • Early-career academics
  • Other young scholars

If your research centers on institutional dynamics in climate adaptation and you’re looking for funding to further your work, we encourage you to apply.

Submission Deadline: November 4, 2024

For full details on the program, visit www.coase.org/researchprogramcall.htm.

Questions can be directed to dhargis@coase.org or dominic.parker@wisc.edu.

Don’t miss this opportunity to advance your research career.

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