Fondazione Eni Enrico Mattei
FEEM, a leading research institute on sustainable development (www.feem.it) is looking to recruit a motivated and talented senior researcher to cover an open position within the Climate Change and Sustainable Development Research Programme.
The applicant would join a team that is engaged in analysing a wide range of issues about climate and energy economics, such as economic modelling of climate and energy policies, technological progress in the context of energy technologies, socio-economic drivers of energy demand in developing economies, the relation between energy and development, the functioning of global energy markets etc.
The candidate will be involved in the integrated assessment modeling group and focus part of her/his research on the quantitative assessment of climate impacts and policies.
Requirements
Candidates should have a Ph.D. in economics, or in energy engineering/mathematics/physics coupled with a solid economic background, and experience in applied research on environment and energy issues.
The selected candidate will interact with researchers of different nationalities, and have the chance to present scientific papers at several conferences and workshops. Parts of the activities are realized in the context of European research projects. FEEM offers a truly interdisciplinary workplace, with strong ties with a world-wide network of research institutions engaged in environmental research and in particular on the analysis of climate change issues.
The successful candidate is expected to begin his/her assignment in 2012. The appointment period can be up to 3 years, with an evaluation after the first one. Gross salary is competitive and will be based on qualification and experience. Duties will be carried out at the FEEM premises either in Milan or Venice, Italy.
Application requirements
Applicants should send a detailed curriculum vitae, a job market paper, and at least one letter of recommendation to: Monica Eberle (monica.eberle@feem.it)
Please mention ref: WITCH/12.2011 in your application.
