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Descripción de la vacante

An established industry player is seeking a talented postdoctoral researcher in ecological macroeconomics to join a groundbreaking project aimed at redefining sustainability and human wellbeing. This role offers the opportunity to develop innovative models that incorporate diverse indicators of wellbeing and environmental health, contributing to significant policy assessments. The ideal candidate will possess a PhD and a strong foundation in quantitative research methods and programming, with a passion for sustainability and social equity. Join a dynamic team at a prestigious university and make a meaningful impact on global sustainability efforts.

Formación

• PhD completion by start date is mandatory.
• Expertise in quantitative research and programming is essential.

Responsabilidades

• Develop a novel ecological macroeconomic model.
• Assess policy packages to decouple wellbeing from economic growth.

Conocimientos

Quantitative Research Methods

Computer Programming

Problem Solving

Professional Writing

Organisational Skills

Educación

PhD in Ecological Economics

PhD in Environmental Studies

PhD in Heterodox Economics

Herramientas

Dynamic Modelling

Machine Learning

Input-Output Analysis

Ecological Macroeconomic Models

Descripción del empleo

Postdoctoral Researcher in Ecological Macroeconomics

Location: University of Barcelona, Spain

Start Date: April 2025

Salary: €36,250 gross per year

We are seeking applications for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher in ecological economics to work on the research project entitled MAPS (Models, Assessment, and Policies for Sustainability).

The goal of the project is to broaden the range of policy options to help achieve sustainability, equity, and human wellbeing. It is a 4-year Horizon Europe research project, coordinated by Dan O'Neill and Federico Demaria at the University of Barcelona. This is a 2-year position, with an anticipated start date of April 2025.

There is an urgent need to reconcile human development with sustainability. The lack of evidence for sufficient absolute decoupling between economic growth and environmental pressures means that future trajectories building on economic growth may not be possible. Therefore, high-income countries should move beyond the pursuit of GDP growth as a central policy goal, in order to ensure human wellbeing and social outcomes and reduce resource use to remain within planetary boundaries.

The postdoctoral researcher will help develop a novel ecological macroeconomic model that includes a wide range of indicators of human wellbeing and environmental sustainability (such as those in the "Doughnut" of social and planetary boundaries). Drawing on post-growth research, the model will be used to assess policy packages and scenarios with the aim of decoupling human wellbeing from economic growth and environmental pressures.

The ideal candidate will have a PhD in an area such as ecological economics, heterodox economics, environmental studies, natural/social sciences, etc. Expertise in quantitative research methods and computer programming is essential. Knowledge of topics such as dynamic modelling (e.g., macro-economic modelling or system dynamics), human wellbeing, planetary boundaries, provisioning systems, machine learning, and/or input-output analysis is desirable. Experience with existing (ecological) macroeconomic models (e.g., Eurogreen, LowGrow SFC, PyMedeas) would be advantageous. Note that we do not expect a single candidate to know all of these areas.

We strongly value motivation and initiative, along with skills such as problem solving, professional writing, organisational skills, and the ability to work as part of an international team. The position will be based in the Faculty of Economics at the University of Barcelona (Spain), under the supervision of Dr. Daniel O'Neill and Dr. Federico Demaria.

Minimum Requirements: Completion of a PhD by the start date of the contract is a requirement for the position.

Please send your CV (maximum 10 pages), PhD diploma, a 1-page cover letter, and a 1-page research proposal to Dr. Daniel O'Neill and Dr. Federico Demaria by 23rd February 2025, 23:59 CET.