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Postdoctoral researcher in the political economy of climate risk and insurance

École d'économie et de sciences sociales quantitatives de Toulouse – TSE · State civil service

En français : Chercheur postdoctoral en économie politique du risque climatique et de l'assurance

This job in plain words

Postdoctoral research position at the Toulouse School of Economics in Toulouse, on the political economy of climate risk, insurance and redistribution. It is open only to contract staff and lasts 2 years.

Open to non-civil servants

Can you apply?

Only contract staff can apply, not civil servants. The PhD must be held or expected by the start of the position.

Category
Category A (executive)
Diploma
Ph.D. · PhD in political science, economics, finance, sociology, public policy or a closely related field
Contract
Contract staff only, fixed-term contract (CDD) of 2 years

The profile they want:

  • PhD in political science, economics, finance, sociology, public policy or a closely related field
  • Strong interest in climate finance, climate insurance or redistribution
  • Knowledge of finance, financial markets or insurance, or German sufficient for research
  • Experience with elite interviews or qualitative fieldwork with hard-to-reach groups
  • Good level of English

What you would do

  • Take part in a research programme on climate change and insurance
  • Develop the research project with the principal investigator
  • Study how climate risks and access to insurance are distributed
  • Analyse the regulation of insurance markets and climate finance

How to apply

Apply by email to the employer, using the address given on the official offer page. The application must be written only in English.

Documents to send:

  • Updated CV
  • Cover letter (two single-spaced pages maximum)
  • At least two writing samples, such as published articles or working papers
  • Contact details of at least two references

Good to know:

  • Application only in English
  • Position vacant from 1 January 2027
  • Benefits: partial public transport refund, relocation support and French courses
  • Informal enquiries welcome, directed to the principal investigator

We wrote this summary automatically from the official offer. Only the offer published on Choisir le Service Public counts: read it before you apply. Source: Choisir le Service Public (DGAFP), Etalab 2.0 licence.

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