Expert on Integrated Assessment Modelling
Job description
About the Position
The Basque Centre for Climate Change (BC3) is looking for an Expert on Integrated Assessment Modelling to support its activities related to the development and use of integrated assessment modelling (IAMs) for the evaluation of energy and climate policies.
The selected candidate will contribute to different research projects carried out by the Low Carbon team and BC3, including the use and development of existing IAM models at BC3.
Responsibilities
- Contribute to the development of existing IAM models
- Provide rigorous assessment of policies and scenarios based on quantitative and qualitative information at different scales (Basque, Spanish, international)
- Contribute to national and international research projects
- Write reports and scientific publications and disseminate results in different meetings and forums
- Raise funds
Requirements
- PhD and international professional/academic experience after the completion of the PhD degree
- Solid background with IAM models
- Skills in quantitative methods and programming
- Expertise in and experience working in national/international research projects
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (both written and oral) in Spanish and English
- An excellent level of Spanish is compulsory for this call
- Knowledge of Basque language (Euskara) is valued, but it is not compulsory
Term of Contract
The position will be for a period of at least 2 years with an option to renew upon mutual satisfaction based on the performance of the work.
Salary
The position will carry a competitive salary, matching the academic and professional profile of the applicant, and excellent work conditions.
Location
Basque Centre for Climate Change, Leioa, Spain
As a HR Excellence awarded institution, BC3 is committed to conciliate research-academic requirements and family duties. BC3 is particularly concerned with creating equality opportunities for people. Women with relevant qualifications are therefore strongly encouraged to apply for the position.
Application Procedure
Those interested should include in their request:
- Detailed curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter (in Spanish)
Deadline
28th April 2021 (CET 17:00)
Informal enquiries can be made to Mikel González-Eguino ([email protected]) or Iñaki Arto ([email protected]) noting in the subject of the message “Expert on IAM modelling”
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