Research Assistant full time Project ENECML 37.5 hours/week

Barcelona School of Economics; España; On-site; EUR 23,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Barcelona School of Economics invites applications for a nine-month Research Assistant position with Prof. Mar Reguant to support a project on the energy transition in electricity markets.

The role emphasizes empirical methods and collaboration within the Energy Research Group, with opportunities to contribute to open-source tools and teaching materials. The successful candidate will summarize grant outcomes, prepare accessible materials, participate in seminars, and work closely with senior

Qualifications

• Strong problem-solving skills and a drive for continuous improvement.
• Ability to work collaboratively across teams and disciplines.
• Self-motivated with initiative to advance research goals.
• Interest in Environmental Economics or Industrial Organization.

Responsibilities

• Support grant-related tasks and summarize accomplishments.
• Prepare teaching materials and open-source research outputs.
• Assist in group activities, seminars, and workshops.
• Collaborate with the Energy Research Group on project tasks.

Skills

Research oriented

Problem-solving

Collaborative

Self-motivated

Initiative

Education

Degree in Economics / related field

Tools

R

Stata

Julia

Python

Job description

Organisation/Company Barcelona School of Economics Research Field Economics » Environmental economics Researcher Profile First Stage Researcher (R1) Positions Master Positions Application Deadline 10 Nov 2026 - 23:59 (Europe/Andorra) Country Spain Type of Contract Temporary Job Status Full-time Hours Per Week 37.5 Offer Starting Date 1 Dec 2026 Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon 2020 Reference Number 101001732 Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? No

Offer Description

Prof. Mar Reguant is looking to hire a research assistant to work with her at the Barcelona School of Economics on a project studying the energy transition.

The goal of this project is to build tools to better understand the economic impacts of the rapid transformation of electricity markets, and to help better design electricity markets going forward. The project has developed and implemented novel statistical tools and structural models that contribute to our understanding of this rapid transformation. The research focused both on firm strategic responses and investment (supply-side), as well as consumer behavior and welfare and distributional impacts (demand-side). The tools and models developed are helping to understand the impacts of the energy transition, both on the supply and the demand side.

The candidate will work closely with Prof. Reguant and the other members of the BSE Energy Research Group. The candidate is expected to collaborate with other research projects and participate in group activities such as seminars, reading groups, and workshops. Among other tasks, the candidate will work with the team to summarize the grant accomplishments, make its results more accessible and open source, and to prepare documents and teaching materials to reach a broader audience. The successful applicant should have a strong commitment to research in Environmental Economics or Industrial Organization.

The applicant will join a vibrant Economics community in Barcelona and have opportunities to get involved with the academic life at the Barcelona School of Economics. This is a nine-month position starting on December 2027, with the possibility of renewal based on available funding and performance. The annual gross salary is 25.000€.

• Research oriented, with a focus on empirical methods
• Proficiency in programming languages (R, Stata, Julia, Python)
• Spanish working permit (recommended)

Specific Requirements

• Strong problem-solving skills, solution-oriented, with a mentality for continuous improvement of yourself and the organization
• Collaborative, collegial and excited to work with diverse teams
• Highly self-motivated and able to take initiative without much supervision
• Ability to learn other programming languages

Languages ENGLISH Level Excellent

Research Field Economics » Environmental economics Years of Research Experience 1 - 4

Additional Information

• Good research and learning environment
• Work flexibility

Eligibility criteria

Based on Programming Skills (50%), Experience (20%) and Qualifications and Skills/Knowledge of the area (30%)

Selection process

Attach your CV, and a motivation letter, in one single file in the FORM before 10/10/2026. By applying for the position, you declare that all the provided information is a truthful representation of your skills and that you are the author of the sample codes provided.

Additional comments

Job vacancy advertisement is posted EURAXESS.
Position reference: 2026RA1- ENECML-Research Assistant

When the application period ends, the selection committee will select the candidates that meet the selection criteria. Shortlisted applicants will be contacted via email to arrange an online

Number of offers available 1 Company/Institute Institute for Economic Analysis (IAE-CSIC) Country Spain State/Province Barcelona City Cerdanyola del Vallès Postal Code 08193 Street Av. de l'Eix Central Geofield