Mission

The Policy & Sustainability (PASU) lab at EPFL conducts applied and theoretical research on the economics and politics of sustainable development, as well as the policies to achieve it. More information at: https://www.epfl.ch/labs/pasu/.
We are looking for a postdoctoral fellow to join our team to work on a new SNSF-funded project on Managing a Just Transition to Net Zero. This project aims (1) to measure economic/job vulnerabilities to the clean energy transition at the individual and regional level (drawing on labor market surveys and LLM), (2) to collect original survey data on individual-level policy preferences in response to the negative effects of decarbonization, and (3) to conduct quantitative impact assessments of ‘just transition’ policies implemented around the world.

Main duties and responsibilities

• Co-oversee the implementation of the project with the PI.
• Take the lead on work packages related to the candidate’s expertise.
• Mentor PhD students involved in the project.

Profile

• A PhD in quantitative social sciences (economics, public policy, political science, etc.) or in computational social science.
• An interest in problems related to climate, sustainability, energy, and/or labor economics.
• Ability and/or desire to work in a team/lab setting.
• Fluent in English (French not required)

We offer

• A stimulating research environment that encourages curiosity, innovation, and rigor.
• Opportunities to work on policy-relevant issues and connect with international organizations, the private sector, NGOs, and state authorities in the Europe, the US, India, and elsewhere.
• Space to conduct independent research.
• Excellent work conditions and benefits.

Informations

The application should include the following documents: a writing sample, a CV, and a very brief cover letter.

Contract Start Date : 01.11.2026

Activity Rate : 100.00

Contract Type: CDD

Duration: 1 year

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