Research Fellow; Energy Economics, Environmental Economics and Policy

Research Fellow (Energy Economics, Environmental Economics and Policy)

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Salary from £53,949 to £62,160 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £69,073 pa inclusive of London allowance

Funding is available to support this position for one year

The Global School of Sustainability (GSoS) is a major new interdisciplinary hub for sustainability research and impact  are seeking to appoint a Research Fellow with expertise in Energy, Environmental Economics and Policy for a one-year period to contribute to our emerging research programme on the energy transition. The role-holder will play a role in the planning, design, and implementation of a programme of research work in this area and will be expected to author and/or co-author research or policy outputs accordingly.

• Expertise and research interests in Energy, Environmental Economics and Public Policy with a particular interest in the energy transition
• A completed PhD in energy and environmental economics or related fields with relevant expertise in the energy transition and sustainability/sustainable growth
• Significant experience of conducting economics energy research in South Asia
• The ability to publish in top journals in energy economics and related fields
• A very good knowledge of the application of social science to policy making

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working and excellent training and development opportunities.

The closing date for receipt of applications is 12 July 2026 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.