PhD Researcher in Environmental Economics

3 weeks ago


Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Environment for Development Full time

**Job Title:** PhD Scholarship in Sustainable Climate Policy

**Location:** Edinburgh, Scotland

We are seeking a talented PhD researcher to join our team at Environment for Development. As a PhD scholar, you will work on a research project focused on sustainable climate policy and contribute to the development of effective carbon pricing instruments.

The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team and will have access to state-of-the-art research facilities at Heriot-Watt University. You will also receive a research support allowance to cover conferences, courses, fieldwork, or other academic activities.

**Research Objectives**

The main objective of this PhD project is to analyze the design and effects of carbon pricing instruments through a multidimensional approach. This will involve examining the complex interactions between carbon pricing policies and their broader socio-economic and environmental implications.

**Key Responsibilities**

The key responsibilities of this role include:

  • Conducting a comprehensive literature review on carbon pricing instruments;
  • Collecting and analyzing data on the impacts of carbon pricing and markets;
  • Developing and implementing a research methodology to investigate the effectiveness of emissions reduction measures;
  • Publishing research findings in top-tier academic journals.

The estimated salary for this position is £15,609 - £18,662 per annum, depending on experience and qualifications.



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