Pre-doctoral Research Fellow, Climate and Nature

vor 3 Wochen

Genf GE, Schweiz graduate institute Vollzeit

L'Institut de hautes études internationales et du développement recrute un/une

**Pre-doctoral Research Fellow, Climate and Nature Finance (F/M/D)**
DUREE DU CONTRAT : Contrat à durée maximale. **(The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal.)**
TAUX D'ACTIVITE : 80%
DELAI DE POSTULATION : 30-09-2024

**The predoc will be based at the HCGS of the Geneva Graduate Institute, in Geneva, Switzerland**

**The ideal start date is 1 October 2024, but flexibility around this can be accommodated.**

The predoc will perform a variety of tasks, including but not limited to: production of quantitative analysis, including descriptives, summary statistics and more complex econometric analysis; liaising with coauthors and participating of regular online or in-person meetings with various collaborators; developing technical reports, background papers and policy briefs; conducting general desk-research, including the preparation of literature reviews, and the support in the elaboration of scholarly publications; supporting the organization and running of events and the hosting of visitors; preparing presentations for an academic audience and for relevant stakeholders; support in the preparation of pedagogical and outreach materials; editing of research papers and other texts; managing field and conference activities (may require travel); engaging with CEPR, policy and civil society stakeholders, among others.

The predoc should have completed a Master or Bachelor’s degree (or equivalent) in economics, preferably with a specialization in environment, climate or nature. Fluency in written and spoken English, as well as excellent communication skills are required. The predoc should be able to manage their own areas of responsibility independently, and be able to organize workload and work effectively under multiple tight deadlines.

The position is for one year with the possibility of renewal depending on performance. The predoc will be based at the HCGS of the Geneva Graduate Institute, in Geneva, Switzerland (with some locational flexibility). The ideal start date is 1. October 2024, but flexibility around this can be accommodated.

Applications will be considered on a rolling basis, until the position is filed.

**Responsibilities**:

- production of quantitative analysis, including descriptives, summary statistics and more complex econometric analysis;
- liaising with coauthors and participating of regular online or in-person meetings with various collaborators;
- developing technical reports, background papers and policy briefs;
- conducting general desk-research, including the preparation of literature reviews, and the support in the elaboration of scholarly publications;
- supporting the organization and running of events and the hosting of visitors;
- preparing presentations for an academic audience and for relevant stakeholders;
- support in the preparation of pedagogical and outreach materials;
- editing of research papers and other texts;
- managing field and conference activities (may require travel);
- engaging with CEPR, policy and civil society stakeholders, among others.

**Qualifications**:

- Completed Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in economics or a closely related field;
- prior experience on quantitative data analysis;
- strong quantitative and data analysis skills;
- interest in academic research and intention to pursue a PhD in economics;
- excellent communication and teamwork abilities;
- fluency in written and spoken English.

**Salary and Benefits**:
The predoctoral fellow will receive a competitive salary, commensurate with similar pre-doctoral positions at other universities.

**What we offer**
- Individual mentoring and collaboration on research projects;
- involvement in high-level research event and projects with the CEPR;
- collaboration and teamwork with an international team of researchers;
- possibility to attend Master
- or PhD-level classes;
- a detailed CV;
- a copy of university degree certificates, alongside a copy of the official transcripts;
- the name and contact details of a minimum of two and a maximum of three references.

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our institution. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, marital status, disability status, race, national origin, color, gender, sexual orientation or religion.

Please note that offers received by post will not be considered.

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