University of Barcelona Postdoctoral Position in Environmental and Energy Economics 2027: 3-Year Research Opportunity in Spain

Overview

The University of Barcelona School of Economics and the Chair of Energy Sustainability are offering a three-year postdoctoral research position based in Barcelona, Spain. The selected researcher will participate in an interdisciplinary project examining the economic, behavioural, and institutional barriers that affect the global energy transition, renewable energy adoption, and electrification. The position is tied to a project funded by Spain's Ministry of Science, Innovation and Universities and directed by Professor Andreas Löschel. Affiliation includes the Barcelona Institute of Economics and the Chair of Energy Sustainability. Employment is scheduled to commence in September 2027, though an earlier start is negotiable.

Who can apply

Candidates are required to hold a doctoral degree. Suitable applicants should have research interests in environmental economics, energy economics, agricultural economics, climate policy, behavioural economics, and the economic factors driving the transition to low-carbon energy systems.

Requirements

Applicants must submit a cover letter, a curriculum vitae, a Job Market Paper, and three letters of recommendation. Candidates have the option to include additional research papers and a video presentation of their Job Market Paper. All documentation must be uploaded through the designated application platform.

How to apply

Submissions must be made through EconJobMarket. Candidates need to log into or create an account on the platform, prepare the required files, and upload them prior to the submission cutoff.

Key dates

The application deadline is 3 December 2026. Remote video interviews are anticipated to take place in mid-December 2026. The appointment is set to begin in September 2027, subject to possible earlier agreement.