Post Doctoral Position:  Modeling Economic Consequences of Climate Change

The University of Chicago Computation Institute and the CIM-EARTH project are seeking applicants for a number of postdoctoral fellow or research staff level positions in socio-economic modeling of the consequences of climate-related policies. The interdisciplinary nature of the work means that appropriate candidates may come from a variety of disciplines, including economics, statistics, computer science, physics, or geophysical sciences. We are particularly interested in candidates with experience in dynamic computable general equilibrium economic models, but broad interest and suitable background skills can be as important as discipline-specific training.

Specific projects that might be addressed, depending on the fit of the candidate, include: improving representation of trade, technology, and stochasticity in economic models; monetizing local and regional impacts of climate change; improving economic databases to include factors of importance to energy and agricultural sectors (including biofuels and alternative energy); database management; measuring, studying and communicating uncertainty in economic and climate modeling. Ability and interest in working with students is a plus. Successful candidates will be expected to both interact in large teams and to publish results in the peer-reviewed literature.  For more information, visit the CIM-EARTH web site.

To apply:  please send CV to Heidi Levin at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address), with the subject line:  Modeling Position .  The University of Chicago is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer.