Postdoctoral fellow in socioeconomic assessment of cumulative offshore wind farm impacts

The Department of Environmental Science at Aarhus University invites applications for a 2-year postdoctoral position in socioeconomic dimensions of cumulative offshore wind farm impacts, starting on 1 November 2026. The position focuses on assessing the cumulative impacts of offshore wind farm development on marine socioeconomic systems, while contributing to interdisciplinary research integrating social and natural science perspectives.

Environmental and Resource Economics Postdoctoral Scholar (up to 3 positions), Environmental Markets Lab (emLab), University of California Santa Barbara

The Environmental Markets Lab (emLab), in collaboration with the Environmental Defense Fund (EDF), is seeking up to 3 postdoctoral researchers to lead in the development and execution of applied research projects in environmental and resource economics. emLab and EDF are pursuing joint projects to bolster cost-effective climate solutions. With a focus on strengthening compliance markets and designing credible nature-based solutions, our portfolio aims to identify new frameworks, incentives, and institutional design principles to enhance the design of carbon markets.

Call for Proposals: Energy Insights and Innovation Lab

Energy Insights and Innovation Lab, EIIL ,can support shortlisted teams with a workspace in Mumbai, coordination with Tata Power staff for field implementation, where relevant, and limited funding for research costs on a case-by-case basis.

There are two tracks.

1. EIIL Research Projects Call:

Assistant Professor in Energy

Chalmers University of Technology, Gothenburg, Sweden, now seeks curious and creative individuals for tenure-track Assistant Professors. This is a highly attractive and competitive position, and they would like to see applicants from the social sciences who would be interested in joining the Division of Environmental Systems Analysis. 

As an Assistant Professor in Energy at Chalmers, you can turn your scientific curiosity into ideas, your ideas into experiments, and your experiments into discoveries. 

Doctoral positions in "global public economics" (m/f/d)

Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK)

The climate needs bright minds. The Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) addresses crucial scientific questions in the fields of global change, climate impacts and sustainable development. It is one of the world's leading research institutions in its field and offers natural and social scientists from around the world an inspiring environment for excellent interdisciplinary research.

Postdoctoral Researcher position at Universidad de Talca

Postdoctoral Researcher position at Universidad de Talca-Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research-Applied Research (INCAR2), Research Line 8: “Socioeconomic Impacts, Governance, and Market Dynamics”. 

This is a call for a Postdoctoral Researcher position at Universidad de Talca-Interdisciplinary Center for Aquaculture Research-Applied Research (INCAR2), Research Line 8: “Socioeconomic Impacts, Governance, and Market Dynamics”.  The position is particularly focused on the economics of aquaculture.

Ph.D. studentship in forest economics

The Department of Forest Bioeconomy and Technology is a newly established department at SLU, bringing together broad expertise in forest bioeconomy. We conduct research and education covering the entire value chain – from forest economics, policy, and business administration to biomaterials, wood science, and technology. By integrating social science and technological perspectives, we carry out research on raw materials, materials, processes, and systems to contribute to the sustainable development of forest resources and a circular bioeconomy.

Three internships at J-PAL

J-PAL is looking for 3 interns to join their policy team!

Internships are paid, and generally run between June - December. Depending on the team, internships can be remote or in-person in Accra, Cotonou, or Nairobi.

Who is eligible? Nationals of sub-Saharan Africa who have a degree in economics, statistics, development or a related field OR are studying towards a degree in these fields and in the final year.

Join the World Bank Group’s premier internship program

About The Program

WBG Pioneers is the World Bank Group’s premier internship program, offering undergraduate and postgraduate students structured learning and practical experience. As a participant, you will engage in impactful projects, contribute to meaningful work, and gain direct exposure to the mission and operations of the World Bank Group.

Applications will be accepted online from January 19th, 2026, through February 17th, 2026.