Research Fellow in Macro-economic Modelling

Job title:

Research Fellow in Macro-economic Modelling

Company

University College London

Job description

About us The Bartlett School of Environment Energy and Resources provides a collaborative and flexible environment for its four Institutes to share knowledge and resources between the School’s shared problem domains of Energy, Environment, Resources
and Heritage. The Institute of Sustainable Resources generates knowledge in the globally sustainable use of natural resources and the net-zero targets through innovative research across the topics of resource efficiency, circular economy, eco-innovation, and low carbon societies.About the role The Postdoctoral Research Fellow will have the primary responsibility of developing a sub-national Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model for Europe, with a particular emphasis on performing an in-depth economic analysis of the agricultural sector.This post is available from 0//09/2024 and is funded until 31/12/2026 in the first instance, further funding to support the post may be available. We hope to hold interviews in the week commencing 05 August 2024.A job description and person specification can be accessed at the bottom of this page. If you have any queries regarding the vacancy or the application process, please contact bseer-recruitment@ucl.ac.uk. If you have specific questions about the role please contact Alvaro Calzadilla, a.calzadilla@ucl.ac.ukThis role meets the eligibility requirements for visa sponsorship under UK Visas and Immigration legislation. Therefore, UCL welcomes applications from international applicants who require a visa.About you The ideal candidate is a quantitative and analytical person, with proven experience on CGE modelling and good knowledge of agriculture and climate change issues, also skilled in data analysis and manipulation using Python for example.What we offer As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents, we also offer some great benefits, some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (27 days annual leave, 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Additional 5 days’ annual leave purchase scheme • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • Immigration loan • Relocation scheme for certain posts • On-site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme:Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance Visit https://www.ucl.ac.uk/work-at-ucl/rewards-and-benefits to find out more.Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women. Our department holds an Athena SWAN Silver award in recognition of our commitment and demonstrable impact in advancing gender equality.Available documents

Expected salary

Location

North West London

Job date

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 04:51:40 GMT

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