About this role
Mission
The Policy & Sustainability (PASU) lab at EPFL conducts applied and theoretical research on the economics and politics of sustainable development, as well as the policies to achieve it. More information at: https://www.epfl.ch/labs/pasu/ .
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join our team to work on a new SNSF-funded project on Managing a Just Transition to Net Zero . This project aims (1) to measure economic/job vulnerabilities to the clean energy transition at the individual and regional level (drawing on labor market surveys and LLM), (2) to collect original survey data on individual-level policy preferences in response to the negative effects of decarbonization, and (3) to conduct quantitative impact assessments of ‘just transition’ policies implemented around the world.
Main duties and responsibilities
- Co-oversee the implementation of the project with the PI.
- Take the lead on work packages related to the candidate’s expertise.
- Mentor PhD students involved in the project.
Profile
- A PhD in quantitative social sciences (economics, public policy, political science, etc.) or in computational social science.
- An interest in problems related to climate, sustainability, energy, and/or labor economics.
- Ability and/or desire to work in a team/lab setting.
- Fluent in English (French not required)
We offer
- A stimulating research environment that encourages curiosity, innovation, and rigor.
- Opportunities to work on policy-relevant issues and connect with international organizations, the private sector, NGOs, and state authorities in the Europe, the US, India, and elsewhere.
- Space to conduct independent research.
- Excellent work conditions and benefits.
Informations
The application should include the following documents: a writing sample, a CV, and a very brief cover letter.
Contract Start Date : 01.11.2026
Activity Rate : 100.00
Contract Type: CDD
Duration: 1 year
Reference: 2489