Postdoc in the Economics of Climate Policy

Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) 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 postdoc, your primary focus will be on applied microeconometric analysis, contributing valuable empirical insights to the project.

Your job
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.

You will work closely with the PI, Inge van den Bijgaart, and Giacomo Domini.

Your qualities
You bring the following qualifications:

• 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;
• the ability to independently carry out research, and effectively collaborate in a team;
• strong communication skills.

Our offer
We offer:

• a position for 24 months, starting September 2025;
• a working week of 36 hours and a gross monthly salary between €4,537 and €6,209 in the case of full-time employment (salary scale 11 under the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities (CAO NU)); 
• 8% holiday pay and 8.3% year-end bonus; 
• a pension scheme, partially paid parental leave and flexible terms of employment based on the CAO NU. 

In addition to the terms of employment laid down in the CAO NU, Utrecht University has a number of schemes and facilities of its own for employees. This includes schemes facilitating professional development, leave schemes and schemes for sports and cultural activities, as well as discounts on software and other IT products. We also offer access to additional employee benefits through our Terms of Employment Options Model. In this way, we encourage our employees to continue to invest in their growth. For more information, please visit Working at Utrecht University.

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A better future for everyone. This ambition motivates our scientists in executing their leading research and inspiring teaching. At Utrecht University, the various disciplines collaborate intensively towards major strategic themes. Our focus is on Dynamics of Youth, Institutions for Open Societies, Life Sciences and Pathways to Sustainability. Sharing science, shaping tomorrow.

The Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance is a faculty at the heart of society, with a strong focus on social issues. Our subjects of Law, Economics and Governance give us a strong mix of academic disciplines that complement and enhance each other. This is a unique combination and a mark of our faculty's strength.

The Utrecht University School of Economics (U.S.E.) is part of the Faculty of Law, Economics and Governance. U.S.E. aims to contribute to an economy where people flourish by taking a broad view on welfare and its causes. We aspire to be an internationally renowned school of economics with scientifically robust and socially relevant research and education. We enrich economics with other disciplines to better solve problems and identify opportunities, from a business as well as government perspective.

More information
For more information, please contact Inge van den Bijgaart at i.m.vandenbijgaart@uu.nl.

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To apply, please send your curriculum vitae, including a letter of motivation and up to two representative papers (e.g. job market paper), via the ‘apply now’ button. Applicants selected for interviews will be asked to provide two letters of recommendation.

The application deadline is 28 February 2025.

Candidates for this vacancy will be recruited by Utrecht University.

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