Fixed-Term Economics Research Associate: Polar Climate Health

University of Galway; Ireland; On-site; EUR 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Galway, located in Ireland, invites applications for a full-time fixed-term Research Associate position in the Economics Discipline. The role is tied to the Wellcome Trust project on the Effects of Polar Climate Change on Global Health and Healthcare and runs from 1 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, with potential extension subject to funding.

The post supports developing new integrated assessment models, Health-POLAR and Healthcare IND-POLAR, to assess polar tipping points'

Responsibilities

• Develop integrated assessment models Health-POLAR and Healthcare IND-POLAR.
• Collaborate with Arctic Basecamp to communicate results to policymakers and healthcare leaders.
• Support health impact analyses of polar tipping points.

Job description

The University of Galway, located in Ireland, invites applications for a full-time fixed-term Research Associate position in the Economics Discipline. The role is tied to the Wellcome Trust project on the Effects of Polar Climate Change on Global Health and Healthcare and runs from 1 November 2026 to 28 February 2027, with potential extension subject to funding.

The post supports developing new integrated assessment models, Health-POLAR and Healthcare IND-POLAR, to assess polar tipping points'