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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 · Occitanie · Closes in 49 days
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1 Check the conditions You are here
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: PhD in political science, economics, finance, sociology, public policy or a closely related field
The profile they look for:
- 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
2 Résumé and cover letter
A one- or two-page résumé and a short cover letter that takes up the duties of the offer with your examples. If you are a civil servant, you are often asked for your latest status decision (arrêté) and your latest annual review reports.
3 Apply
Deadline: December 20 (Closes in 49 days)
Apply by email to the employer, using the address given on the official offer page. The application must be written only in English.
4 Interview and answer
If your application is shortlisted, the employer contacts you for an interview, often with two or three people. Prepare: why this job, your experience close to the duties, and your questions.
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
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