Vacant position as assistant professor of Economics – University Heriot-Watt
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Deadline for submitting applications: 13/07/2025
Job opportunity: Research Assistant at EfD
Deadline to apply: may 23, 2025
The Initiative of Environmental Economics for Development (EfD) invites you to apply for a position of Research Assistant (Research Assistant).
General description: EfD is a unit of the School of Business, Economics, and Law of the University of Gothenburg, and leads a global network of centers for research in environmental economics, mainly in the Global South. Its mission is to strengthen the capacity in environmental economics to support processes of formulation of public policies aimed at poverty reduction and sustainable development.
The Research Assistant will work closely with the coordination of the collaborative programs and the research manager of EfD Global Hub, supporting the management of programs, research projects and funding applications.
Main responsibilities:
- Support the management and monitoring of research projects of EfD.
- Assist in the planning, documentation and reporting of collaborative programs.
- Monitor results of external projects and funding applications.
- Organize meetings, workshops, and support the logistics of the annual meeting of the EfD.
- To help in the collection, analysis and visualization of data for research projects and proposals.
- Contribute to the communication of research and policy at the website, social networks and other media.
Requirements:
- Master’s degree in Economics with specialization in environment or development.
- Demonstrable experience in project management, especially in administrative matters.
- Good analytical skills, supported by jobs’s degree or scientific publications.
- Working knowledge of Stata or R.
- Excellent command of English, both written and oral.
More information and application: see the full announcement here:
Opportunity of Consulting: Coordinator of WinEED (Women in the environmental economics for development)
Deadline for applications: may 7, 2025
The Initiative of Environmental Economics for Development (EfD) invites applications for the position of Coordinator of the Network of Women in Environmental Economics for Development (WinEED).
General description: EfD conducts research of high impact and policy relevance to addressing the environmental challenges and development in the Global South, with particular attention to sub-saharan Africa. In this framework, the program WinEED aims to strengthen the leadership of women in the economy, environment, promoting gender equality and solutions that are more inclusive to the environmental problems and poverty.
The coordinator of WinEED will be responsible for:
- Lead the Working Group on Gender.
- Develop and implement a Plan of Action for Gender 2025-2027.
- Strengthen the membership, communication, and the activities of the network.
- Mobilize resources and coordinate with partners and donors.
- Promote the integration of a gender perspective in all institutional activities of EfD.
Required profile:
- Master’s degree (M. A. or M. Sc.) in a discipline relevant.
- More than 10 years of experience in managing international projects, especially in the academic field.
- Demonstrated experience in the coordination of research networks and programmes on gender equality.
- Skills in resource mobilization and proposal writing.
- Demonstrated commitment to gender equality and diversity in the academic environment.
Type of contract: Consultancy
Duration: 10 months, and 27 days, with the possibility of renewal.
Place of work: CATIE, Costa Rica.
How to apply: Send in separate files (in PDF format):
- Letter of nomination
- Curriculum vitae
- Technical proposal (maximum three pages)
- Financial proposal
The e-mail address: vacante@catie.ac.cr
Important: applications will Not be considered that do not comply with the submission of the documents in separate files.
Chair in Economics of the Transformation – University of Kassel
The Institute of Sustainability of Kassel and the Faculty of Economics and Management of the University of Kassel (Germany) have opened a vacancy for the position of Chair in Economics of the Transformation. This position focuses on the great global challenges, such as environmental degradation, the uncertainties in the international trade, political crises and inequalities within and between societies.
Application details:
- Deadline: October 31, 2024.
- More information: click here for more details.
This is a unique opportunity for those committed to advancing research related to the main and biggest challenges facing the discipline today.
Chance of Assistant Professor in Economics of the Climate – Duke University
The Division of Social Systems and environment (SSE) of the main campus of Duke University in Durham (USA) has opened up a position of assistant professor in climate economics with tenure at research. of This opportunity is aimed at researchers with an applied approach and solution-oriented, whose work has the potential to contribute to the mitigation of or adaptation to climate change.
Requirements and Deadline to Apply
The basic requirement is to have a doctorate (Ph.D.) or equivalent degree in economics, a field within economics, or a related area such as public policy, obtained by June 2025. The deadline to submit your application is November 10, 2024.
More Information
For more details about the position and the application process, see the following links:
This is a call for researchers with an interest in making a difference in the fight against climate change through research and teaching in one of the leading universities in the world.
Chance of Post: Economics of the Environment and Energy (F/M/D)
Deadline to apply: may 9, 2025
The Department of Economics at the Geneva Graduate Institute invites you to apply for a position of Postdoctoral Fellow in Economics of the Environment and Energy, in the framework of a project funded by the Swiss National Science (SNSF).
General description: The successful candidate(a) selected(a) will work under the supervision of professor Imelda, joining a research environment dynamic in the Department of International Economics of the Institute. This position offers an excellent opportunity for strengthening the academic career, participate in research, high-impact and collaborate with researchers of international stature.
Details:
- Type of contract: One year, renewable up to three years (September 2025 – August 2028).
- Activity rate: 75%.
- Start date: September 1, 2025.
- Place: Geneva, Switzerland.
Requirements:
- Phd in Economics, preferably in energy economics, environmental economics or spatial economics.
- History of promising publications.
- Excellent communication skills in oral and written English.
- Solid skills in econometrics.
- Ideally, knowledge of data analysis tools and coding as ArcGIS/QGIS, Stata, R, Matlab or Python.
What gives the position:
- Mentoring and collaboration in research projects.
- Terms of salary under the regulations of the SNSF.
- Participation in seminars, workshops and high-level conferences organized by the institute.
- Opportunity to interact with international organizations based in Geneva (UN, WTO, World Bank, ILO).
- Possibility of receiving support to apply for other scholarships of the SNSF.
More information and application: see the full announcement and apply through the following link: https://erecruit.graduateinstitute.ch/recrutement/?page=advertisement_display&id=605&lng=en
Chance of post-doctoral study in water resources, biodiversity and ecosystem services in Africa
The Collaborative Program on Natural Capital (NatCap), funded by the Swedish International Development Cooperation (SIDA) and supported by the Environment for Development (EfD), invites applications for a position as postdoctoral fellow in the Research Unit on Environmental Policies (EPRU) University of Cape Town, south Africa.
The goal of this position is to develop an agenda of interaction between research and policy in the areas of water resources, biodiversity and ecosystem services in the whole of Africa. It offers a unique opportunity for african researchers in the beginnings of their career to participate in research, high-impact collaborations in the field of policies within a centre EfD in an african country.
General description of the position
Postdoctoral fellow:
- Lead research initiatives and policies on water resources, biodiversity and ecosystem services in sub-saharan Africa.
- Collaborate with a center EfD (Ethiopia, Ghana, Kenya, Nigeria, Tanzania or Uganda).
- Will engage with policy makers and stakeholders to bridge the gap between academic knowledge and applicable policies.
- You will be welcomed in the center EfD Uganda, where it will work in close collaboration with the coordinator NatCap of EPRU-EfD south Africa and the makers theme.
Research topics
🔹 Water systems
- Impacts of climate change on the water supply and the resilience.
- Inequality in the access to and the conservation of water resources.
- Water management in line with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGS).
- Infrastructure development fair, pricing and demand management of water.
🔹 Biodiversity and ecosystem services
- Assessment and integration of ecosystem services into decision making.
- Role of ecosystem services in sustainable agriculture.
- Land-use planning and habitat restoration.
- Links between ecosystem services and the management of water resources.
Eligibility criteria
✅ Phd in economics or a related field (obtained in the last 5 years).
✅ African nationality or permanent residence.
✅ Solid skills quantitative research, analytical, and conceptual.
✅ Excellent communication skills both written and verbal in English.
Application process
Interested candidates should send:
📌 Cover letter describing interests and qualifications.
📌 CV detailed.
📌 Research statement (max 2 pages) in line with the objectives of NatCap.
📌 Contact details of two reference persons.
Deadline: 18 march 2025, at 17:00, south Africa standard time (SAST).
📩 Send requests to felicity.downes@uct.ac.za.
For any query, please contact Prof. Amin Karimu in amin.karimu@uct.ac.za.
🌍 Join us to promote research and policy solutions for impact on water systems and biodiversity of Africa!
Position at the University of the Andes: Department of Economics
The Department of Economics of the University of the Andes invited to submit applications for two positions of assistant professor, with the possibility of obtaining ownership, which will begin in the fall semester of 2025. Candidates must demonstrate potential for outstanding in the academic field and have obtained a phd degree before the start date of the contract or shortly after. Entries are welcome from individuals working in any field of economics.
Information: https://www.aeaweb.org/joe/listing.php?JOE_ID=2024-02_111474983
Deadline for applications: November 20, 2024.
Position at Yale University: School of Environment
The School of Environment of Yale has opened a vacancy for a position as an environmental economist and resources, with the possibility of getting tenure. Candidates must have a phd in economics, applied economics, agricultural economics or an interdisciplinary phd with evidence of a solid training in economics at phd-level or similar.
Information: https://apply.interfolio.com/155122
Application deadline: December 2, 2024 23:59, est.
Teacher Assistant at LSE – Development Economics
The Department for International Development of the London School of Economics (LSE) is looking for candidates for a position of a Teacher Assistant in the Economics of Development. This is an excellent opportunity for those passionate about research and teaching in the field of economic development.
Job requirements:
- Experience and interest in research in the field of development economics.
- A PhD completed or in process of completion in economics or related disciplines.
Application details:
- Deadline: December 1, 2024 (23:59 Uk time).
- More information: click here for more details.
This position offers the opportunity to join one of the most prestigious institutions in international development and contribute to cutting-edge research in the field.
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