Bocconi University invites applications for a postdoctoral research position within an ERC-funded project at the intersection of environmental and behavioral economics. The successful candidate will work directly with the Principal Investigator and join a team conducting large-scale empirical research on markets and the environment.
About the project
The project investigates how markets can help address environmental challenges when participants face information frictions and behavioral biases. Drawing on behavioral economics, it designs interventions to address these frictions and evaluates their welfare consequences.
The research combines large-scale field experiments on carbon offsetting and air pollution with observational datasets, bespoke surveys, and comprehensive administrative records. It brings together reduced-form empirical evidence, policy counterfactuals, and welfare analysis. A further research theme explores the role of artificial intelligence in environmental markets, including tools that help participants assess complex environmental claims.
Role and responsibilities
The postdoctoral researcher will serve as Task Leader for the field experiments on carbon offsetting and air pollution, taking direct responsibility for their implementation, day-to-day monitoring, and research data management.
Key responsibilities include:
- Collaborating with the Principal Investigator on the design and implementation of field experiments.
- Monitoring experimental activities, ensuring data quality, and detecting anomalies.
- Conducting econometric analyses, co-authoring research papers, and presenting findings at international conferences and seminars.
- Coordinating and supervising research assistants working on the project.
To apply, visit https://jobmarket.unibocconi.eu/?id=1029. (See posting for details.)