Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Climate- and Macroeconometrics - AR3355CM

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation support

USS Pension

Hybrid work

Staff discounts

Parking and shuttle

Training and development

Job summary

The University of St Andrews invites applications for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Martin Bruns on climate- and macroeconometrics.

The role involves constructing a monthly climate shocks database, implementing novel time series econometrics methods in R, Matlab and Python, and liaising with external partners such as the CRU, ECB and DIW Berlin as part of the macro cluster at the department of economics.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics with expertise in time series econometrics and macro-econometrics.
• Experience with large datasets and climate-related research.
• Desirable knowledge of Bayesian econometrics.

Responsibilities

• Construct a database of monthly climate shocks for use in a structural VAR.
• Implement novel time series econometrics methods in R, Matlab, and Python.
• Liaise with external partners such as CRU, ECB and DIW Berlin.
• Engage in wider research activities as part of the macro cluster at St Andrews Economics.
• Disseminate project findings at international conferences and related events.
• Attend internal and external training events and professional development opportunities.

Skills

Time series econometrics

Macroeconometrics

Bayesian econometrics

Large datasets handling

Environmental science interest

Education

PhD in economics or closely related

Tools

R

Python

Matlab

Job description

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Climate- and Macroeconometrics - AR3355CM

We invite applications for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work withDr Martin Bruns on a project Short-run Climate Change Effects: Evidence fromStructural Vector Autoregression funded by the Leverhulme Trust. Theproject examines the economic effects of climate-related shocks such as naturaldisasters or weather extremes, at a monthly or quarterly frequency. To do so, aseries of both methodological time series econometrics studies and appliedclimate-related studies will be conducted, partly in cooperation with theUniversity of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit (CRU), the European CentralBank (ECB), and the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin).

The primary duties will be

• toconstruct a database of monthly climate shocks which can be readily used in astructural vector autoregression
• toimplement novel time series econometrics methods in software packages such asR, Matlab, and Python
• to liaisewith external partners such as the CRU, ECB, and DIW Berlin
• to engagein the wider research activities as part of the macro cluster at the departmentof economics at St Andrews Business School
• todisseminate the project findings at international conferences and relatedevents
• to attendboth internal and external training events as well as professional developmentopportunities

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD ineconomics with expertise in time series econometrics and macro-econometrics,handling of large datasets, and will have an interest in environmentalsciences. Evidence of engagement with climate-related research as well asBayesian econometric methods is desirable.

The post is available for 60 months starting March 1, 2027, or as soon aspossible thereafter.

For further information please contact Dr Martin Bruns: [e-mail]

St Andrews offers more than justa place to work—it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion,and wellbeing, and we are committed to creatinga workplacewhere staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary onoffer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff workingat the University of St Andrews. The package for the Post-Doctoral ResearchFellow role includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subjectto eligibility)
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme witha generous employer contribution of 14.5%
• A hybrid working environment, includingpartial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies,supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local andnational goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare andCycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reducedtuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and developmentopportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salarysacrifice scheme

At StAndrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and forma core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair,inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in nationaldiversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and theRace Equality Charter.

Weparticularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minorityethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Closing Date: 15 December 2026Interview Date: 26 Janaury 2027

Duration: Fixed Term until 31 December 2031

Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Climate- and Macroeconometrics - AR3355CM