Postdoc in Climate Econometrics & Macro SVAR (Hybrid)

University of St Andrews; St Andrews; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

University of St Andrews invites applications for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Martin Bruns on a Leverhulme-funded project exploring the economic effects of climate-related shocks using structural vector autoregression.

The role will involve constructing a monthly/quarterly climate shocks database, implementing time series econometrics in R, MATLAB and Python, and liaising with external partners such as the CRU, ECB and DIW Berlin.

Qualifications

• PhD in economics with time series/macro-econometrics focus.
• Experience handling large datasets.
• Interest in climate-related research is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Construct a monthly/quarterly climate shocks database for SVAR analysis.
• Implement time series econometrics methods in R, MATLAB, and Python.
• Engage with external partners such as CRU, ECB, and DIW Berlin.
• Contribute to macro cluster activities within the St Andrews Business School.
• Disseminate findings at international conferences and related events.
• Attend internal and external training and professional development.

Skills

Time series econometrics

Macro-econometrics

Handling large datasets

Environmental sciences interest

Bayesian econometric methods

Education

PhD in economics

Tools

R

MATLAB

Python

Job description

University of St Andrews invites applications for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Martin Bruns on a Leverhulme-funded project exploring the economic effects of climate-related shocks using structural vector autoregression.

The role will involve constructing a monthly/quarterly climate shocks database, implementing time series econometrics in R, MATLAB and Python, and liaising with external partners such as the CRU, ECB and DIW Berlin.