Postdoctoral position at PASU lab 1

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 Reference: 2489