Call for Applications:
Post-doctoral Researcher on policy-relevant research on climate mitigation in EfD-Nigeria (University of Nigeria, Nsukka)
Climate Policies for Development (CPfD) Collaborative invites applications for a post-doctoral position focused on developing a policy-relevant research agenda on climate change mitigation policies in Africa. This is a unique opportunity for early-career researchers from Africa to contribute to impactful work in the University of Nigeria, Nsukka, which is also an EfD Center.
CPfD is an interdisciplinary collaborative, sponsored by the Swedish International Development Cooperation Agency (SIDA) as a part of the Environment for Development Initiative (EfD). CPfD is a collaborative effort hosted by the Centre for Research on Economics of Climate, Food, Energy and Environment (CECFEE), and co-led by E. Somanathan (ISI Delhi (EfD-India)), Thomas Sterner (University of Gothenburg, Sweden) and Jan Steckel (Research Domain Climate Economics and Policy (MCC Berlin) at the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research, Germany). By collaborating with researchers in other EfD-centers in Sub-Saharan Africa and Latin and Central America, CPfD aims to create policy relevant outcomes through research, policy outreach and capacity building in climate economics.
About the position:
The postdoctoral researcher will lead innovative research to promote the economics of sustainable climate mitigation measures in Sub-Saharan Africa. This role offers a unique opportunity to collaborate closely with EfD-Nigeria (can extend to other partners in Sub-saharan Africa), policymakers, and key stakeholders, bridging the gap between academic insights and actionable policies in climate mitigation policy. During the fellowship, lasting two years, the postdoc will work closely with the CPfD team. The postdoc will also be involved in supporting and, where needed, executing the CPfD collaborative workplans 2025-27.
The researcher is encouraged to actively engage with other EfD centers and fellows within the CPfD network to foster comparative and collaborative research and knowledge sharing. They will be expected to produce high-quality research, contribute to capacity-building activities within the network, and present at internal and external seminars.
Eligibility:
We are seeking applications from African researchers fulfilling the following criteria:
- Must be a citizen of an African country;
- A Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field, with a strong focus on environmental and climate economics. To have finished a PhD program within five years at the moment of the application:
- Good understanding of empirical methods (demand systems, econometric analyses, CGE, ex-post analyses etc.), experience in working with micro level data and good knowledge of statistical software (such as STATA or R) are very strong assets;
- Enthusiasm for interdisciplinary research in addressing climate mitigation challenges in Africa through innovative and collaborative approaches
- Proven ability to conduct independent research and publish in peer-reviewed journals;
- Demonstrable experience conducting high-quality and policy-relevant research;
- Excellent communication and presentation skills, oral and written fluency in English;
Application requirements:
Interested candidates should submit the following:
- Cover letter: Highlight your specific interests, motivation and experience related to climate policy research and policy engagement, especially related to the context of Nigeria/SSA.
- Concept note (2 pages): It should explain a research question, motivation, method(s), and policy implications.
- Curriculum Vitae (CV): Overview of your academic and professional accomplishments.
- Reference contacts: name, affiliation and email.
- Writing sample: Submit a recent research paper, a policy brief, or another relevant piece of work.
The position is set to begin in May 2025.
Application deadline: Please send in your application by 31st March 2025 to the Prof. Nnaemeka Chukwuone (nnaemeka.chukwuone@unn.edu.ng)
For enquiries with the position, please contact Anjali Ramakrishnan (anjali.ramakrishnan@efd.gu.se)
We encourage applications from diverse backgrounds and are committed to fostering an inclusive research environment. EfD is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity in its workforce. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, religion, disability, or any other status protected by law.
We look forward to hearing from passionate and motivated researchers eager to make a difference across Africa!
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