Postdoctoral position at PASU lab 1

This postdoctoral position at EPFL's PASU lab focuses on managing a just transition to net zero. Responsibilities include co-overseeing a project on economic and job vulnerabilities to the energy transition, collecting survey data on policy preferences, and conducting impact assessments of "just transition" policies. Applicants need a PhD in quantitative or computational social sciences, an interest in climate and sustainability, and fluency in English.

• 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.
• 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)
• 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.
• The application should include the following documents: a writing sample, a CV, and a very brief cover letter.
• Contract Start Date : 01.11.2026