Postdoc in the Economics of Climate Policy

Utrecht University School of Economics invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in the Economics of Climate Policy with a strong background in applied microeconometrics. The position is part of the NWO Vidi grant for the project “Climate policy for heterogeneous firms”. This project uses economic theory and Dutch firm-level data to study the heterogeneous repercussions of climate policies for firms. As a Postdoctoral Researcher, your primary focus will be on applied microeconometric analysis, contributing valuable empirical insights to the project.

Wat ga je doen?
Your key tasks will include

• Using firm-level data and advanced microeconometric methods to assess the impact of climate policy
• Presenting results at seminars (internally and externally), workshops and conferences
• Engaging as an active member of the research team and department
• A limited amount of teaching and/or thesis supervision

The successful candidate will work closely with the PI, Inge van den Bijgaart, and Giacomo Domini.

We are looking for a candidate who has

• Completed a PhD in Economics (or due to complete in 2025), preferably environmental economics
• High motivation and a demonstrated ability to conduct high-quality empirical research
• Strong expertise in applied microeconometrics
• Experience working with large datasets, preferably firm-level data
• Ability to independently carry out research, and effectively collaborate in a team
• Strong communication skills

We offer:

• a temporary position (0.8-1.0 FTE) for 24 months, starting September 2025.
• a full-time gross salary between € 4537,- and € 6210,- in scale 11 of the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities (CAO);
• 8% holiday bonus and 8.3% end-of-year bonus;
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave, and flexible employment conditions based on the Collective Labour Agreement Dutch Universities.

In addition to the employment conditions from the CAO for Dutch Universities, Utrecht University has a number of its own arrangements. These include agreements on professional development, leave arrangements, sports and cultural schemes and you get discounts on software and other IT products. We also give you the opportunity to expand your terms of employment through the Employment Conditions Selection Model. This is how we encourage you to grow.

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