Postdoctoral Researcher in Input–Output and Time-Use Analysis - MAPS (Position 2)

Universitat de Barcelona, Spain

Updated: 27 days ago
Job Type: FullTime
Deadline: 19 Apr 2024

3 Apr 2024
Job Information
Organisation/Company

Universitat de Barcelona
Department

OPIR- International Research Projects office
Research Field

Economics
Environmental science
Researcher Profile

Recognised Researcher (R2)
Country

Spain
Application Deadline

19 Apr 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)
Type of Contract

Temporary
Job Status

Full-time
Hours Per Week

37,5
Offer Starting Date

1 Jun 2024
Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

HE
Reference Number

Nº GA 101137914
Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

Offer Description

We are looking for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher with expertise in input–output analysis to contribute to a new Horizon Europe research project entitled Models, Assessment, and Policies for Sustainability (MAPS). This is a 2-year position, starting June 2024, with the possibility of an extension for an additional two years.

The position will conduct research to understand the resource use and time-use requirements of achieving a good life for all people within planetary boundaries. The methods employed will include input–output analysis (to estimate the resource use and paid labour requirements of meeting basic needs), and time-use analysis (to estimate the amount of unpaid labour and leisure time associated with meeting these needs).

Gross salary per year: 36.396 €


Requirements
Research Field
Economics
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Research Field
Environmental science
Education Level
PhD or equivalent

Skills/Qualifications

The successful candidate will have:

  • A PhD in an area such as ecological economics, feminist economics, sustainability science, natural/social sciences, or a related field. Completion of a PhD by the start date of the contract is a requirement for the position
  • A track record of relevant research publications in internationally recognised journals
  • Expertise in input–output analysis
  • Motivation and initiative to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary team
  • Excellent verbal and written communications skills
  • Excellent organisational and time management skills
  • Fluency in English

Specific Requirements

The successful candidate may have:

  • Experience working with time-use data
  • Expertise in computer programming
  • Expertise in additional quantitative research methods (e.g. time-use analysis, system dynamics, machine learning, econometrics, advanced statistics, big data, material flows analysis, etc.)
  • Knowledge of post-growth research topics (e.g. human well-being, gender studies, provisioning systems, the Doughnut of social and planetary boundaries, etc.)
  • Proficiency in Spanish and/or Catalan

Languages
ENGLISH
Level
Excellent

Research Field
EconomicsEnvironmental science
Years of Research Experience
4 - 10

Additional Information
Eligibility criteria

• Suitability of CV (max. 50)

  • PhD in the specialist area (30), other PhD (10)            

• Motivation letter (max. 20)

• Related experience (max. 30)

The minimum score to pass the selection process is 70/100 points.


Selection process

First selection based on application documents, there might be online interviews for short-listed candidates, if needed.


Additional comments

Duration of the contract of employment: 12 months, renewable up to 31/05/2028.

The candidate proposed for hiring must accept the job offer within 5 working days from the date of notification of the selection.

Priority will be given to people with disabilities (Law 89/2015 of June 2, reserve of quota 2% in favour of people with disabilities in companies of 50 or more people).

Be aware that the starting date sets in this offer is an estimate date. The official starting date will depend on the bureaucratic time that will take the preparation of the labour contract and presentation of the necessary documents to be hired by the selected candidate.

For additional information regards this offer, please, contact Dr. Daniel Walton O'Neill: [email protected]  


Work Location(s)
Number of offers available
1
Company/Institute
Universitat de Barcelona
Country
Spain
State/Province
Barcelona
City
Barcelona
Postal Code
08034
Street
Diagonal, 690
Geofield


Where to apply
Website

https://t.ly/Y9hKl

Contact
State/Province

Barcelona
City

Barcelona
Website

http://www.ub.edu/opir
Street

Gran Via de les Corts Catalanes, 585.
Postal Code

08007
E-Mail

[email protected]

STATUS: EXPIRED

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