Micro-economist with expertise in climate finance policy

Deadline for applications: Sunday 30 March 23:59
Expected starting date: As soon as possible

Bruegel is looking for a full-time Brussels-based researcher with expertise in the area of climate finance policy.

To apply, candidates must hold a valid work permit or be authorised to work in Belgium.

Applicants must hold a PhD in Economics from a leading university. Bruegel will consider both applicants with limited or no post-PhD research experience (for the Affiliate Fellow position), and applicants with up to nine years of post-PhD research and policy experience (for the Research Fellow position). Candidates who expect to obtain their PhD within 6 months from the date of the application are also encouraged to apply.

Requirements

• Strong knowledge of applied microeconomics;
• Ability to analyse policy-relevant issues;
• Data, programming and empirical skills; knowledge of data manipulation languages (e.g. SQL, Apache Pig, Python) is an advantage;
• A good understanding of the EU;
• Ability to contribute to all our types of publications including Bruegel’s podcasts and online events;
• Dedication to high quality and accurate work, within short deadlines when necessary;
• Strong organisational and planning skills;
• Outstanding writing and communications skills;
• Knowledge of English at a professional level. Knowledge of another European language is a plus;
• Willingness to develop outreach skills and interact with the media;
• Willing to contribute to the organisation of events;
• Willingness to travel to participate in international events and engage with relevant stakeholders on a national and EU level.

Application procedure

To apply, please submit your application to [email protected] with the subject line: “Economist_Climate Finance _Applicant’s name”.

Your application must be submitted by Sunday 30 March 2025.

It must contain the following documents, in one single PDF document (merged):

1. an updated CV,

2. A cover letter (including the candidate’s motivation to work in a European policy think-tank), and

3. a writing sample (for example, a job market paper or a recently published paper)

Applications with missing documents and/or that do not meet the above-mentioned requirements will NOT be considered.

Because of the high number of applications that we usually receive, we are unfortunately unable to reply to all applicants. Only shortlisted applicants will be contacted within a few weeks. 

Bruegel is committed to ensuring equal opportunities and treatment for all by providing that no job applicant receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of race, nationality, religion, ethnicity, gender, marital status, caring responsibilities, sexual orientation, disability or chronic illness.