Postdoctoral position at PASU lab 1 — EPFL
- Location
- Lausanne
- Contract
- full-time
- Posted
- Today
Role overview
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/ .
- 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.
- Main duties and responsibilities
- Co-oversee the implementation of the project with the PI.
Main responsibilities
- 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.
Application process
- 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
Company and context
- 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
Additional details
- Mentor PhD students involved in the project.
- Ability and/or desire to work in a team/lab setting. Fluent in English (French not required)
- Excellent work conditions and benefits.
- Activity Rate : 100.00
Notes and original content
- Ability and/or desire to work in a team/lab setting.
- Fluent in English (French not required)
- Informations
- Contract Type: CDD
- Duration: 1 year
- Reference: 2489
Questions about this listing
What salary does EPFL offer for this role?
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