PECan is hiring: PhD Student on political economy of climate change

-Update: The position s filled!-

Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin invites applications for a position for a 

PhD student (75%) on political economy of climate change (m/f/d).

The successful candidate will join the junior research group PECan, working on the political economy of climate policy and finance at the Humboldt-Universität zu Berlin (HU-Berlin) and the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK). We conduct research on politico-economic interactions of climate policy-making with the financial system and its regulation. PECan is a transdisciplinary project funded by the German Federal Ministry of Education and Research within the ‘Research for Sustainability’ (FONA) Strategy.

Requirements:

• An excellent degree in economics or a related field.

• Knowledge of economic research methods (theoretical modelling/game theory and/or econometrics) and in applied microeconomics, environmental economics or political economics.

• Proficiency in English.

• Interest in economic research on sustainability issues and interdisciplinary research.

A plus would be: Skills in survey methods; Knowledge of institutional economics; Skills in quasi-experimental econometric methods; Knowledge of and interest in climate risks for the financial system, green macroprudential policies, corporate finance theory, program evaluation, sustainable finance, behavioral finance and related topics and fields; Interest to combine quantitative and qualitative methods; Track record as a strong team player; Proficiency in German.

We offer:

• The opportunity to work in an open, friendly and highly motivated interdisciplinary team within the research group at HU-Berlin and PIK.

• Collaboration with high-profile, internationally recognized researchers, both in Berlin (e.g. IRI-THESys, Berlin School of Economics) and Potsdam (PIK), and within our extensive global networks.

• The chance to present at major conferences.

• Office in the middle of Berlin's lively Mitte district.

The position has a duration until 30.09.2027. A salary will be paid according to the German University Standards at a 75% level. We are seeking to increase the proportion of women in research and teaching, and specifically encourage qualified female scholars to apply. Disabled applicants with equivalent qualifications will be given preferential consideration. People with diverse backgrounds are specifically encouraged to apply.

The application deadline is 19.01.2024. Please send your application (a motivation letter including a brief outline of your major research interests within the scope of the research group, a copy of relevant certificates, a complete CV, your master thesis or other sample research publication, as well as names and contact details of two referees) in a single PDF file with the subject “PECan application_<your name>” and reference DR/149/23 to pecan-climate.lewi@hu-berlin.de. For further information, please contact Achim Hagen.