CEMFI is recruiting two Postdoctoral Researchers with a PhD in Economics or Finance, a strong commitment to research, and prior experience in the areas of Energy and Environmental Economics and/or Empirical Industrial Organization. The positions are funded by the European Research Council Advanced Grant ERC-2023-ADG Project 101142583 — ENERGY-IN-TRANSITION, titled 'Socio-Economic Challenges and Opportunities of the Energy Transition' led by Professor Natalia Fabra, as well as the María de Maeztu Grant from Spain's Agencia Estatal de Investigación (MCIN/AEI/10.13039/501100011033). These positions are for two years, starting in September 2025, with the possibility of extension to a third year.
Roles and responsibilities:
- Contribute to the activities of the research group in the form of research assistance and joint research comparable to a standard teaching load
- Participate in the activities of the research group (seminars, workshop, lunch meetings).
- Further their own research agenda in the area of energy and environmental economics and sustainable finance.
- No teaching duties involved.
Desired qualifications and experience:
- Hold a PhD in Economics or Finance (or be close to completing it) from a highly-ranked university.
- Have excellent qualifications as well as outstanding own research focus on empirical tools and programming is highly welcome.
Job conditions:
- Full-time position.
- The job will be based at CEMFI in Madrid/Spain.
- Duration: 2 years, from September 1st, 2025, to August 31st, 2027, with the possibility of extension for a third year.
CEMFI is one of the leading Graduate Schools in Europe. We offer highly selective Master and PhD programs in Economics and Finance. All our research and teaching activities are done in English. Our faculty conduct research subject to the highest international standards.
CEMFI recognizes the positive value of diversity and particularly encourages applications from women and candidates with underrepresented demographics regarding disability, gender identity, race, religion, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, or other characteristics.
Candidates should apply via https://econjobmarket.org/positions/11338 by January 15, 2025, but the search will not be restricted to such candidates. Candidates should submit a cover letter describing interest in the position and future career plans, curriculum vitae, two letters of recommendation; and one recent research paper. Application deadline: 15 January 2025.
If you need any further information, you can contact jobs@cemfi.es.
- Cover letter
- Curriculum vitae
- Job market paper
- Letters of reference: 2