Key Skills

Job Description

Environment Europe Foundation is looking for ambitious postdoctoral researchers to apply for the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship (MSCA-PF). Targeting the MSCA-PF 2027 call (indicative opening: April 2027 · deadline: September 2027). Early expressions of interest welcome now. Environment Europe is a sustainability think tank, research centre, and NGO with offices in Amsterdam, The Hague and Bath. We work with international organisations, governments, cities, and businesses on sustainability research and policy. We invite excellent postdoctoral researchers to develop an MSCA-PF proposal with us as host. Thematic areas Macroeconomic Sustainability — green new deal, macro-level sustainability assessment, national/regional policy evaluation Smart & Sustainable Cities — urban sustainability benchmarking, city/regional performance, Environment Europe™ Cities & Regions Database Nature & Ecosystems — biodiversity valuation, ecosystem services, multidimensional ecosystem assessment Evidence-Based Policy Assessment — climate/carbon and landfill taxes, mitigation instruments, circular economy policy Sustainable Business Models & ESG Investment — corporate sustainability transformation, ESG and impact investment Climate Change & Renewables — renewable energy mix, energy systems transformation, climate policy and impacts on vulnerable crops What we're looking for We are especially interested in candidates bringing quantitative and computational methods: - Econometrics and statistical modelling - Environmentally-Extended Input-Output (EE-IO) analysis - Multi-criteria decision aid (MCDA) - Network analysis - GIS and spatial analysis - Python or equivalent for data analysis/modelling - AI/machine learning applied to sustainability, environmental or economic data - Survey design and cross-country empirical analysis A PhD in economics, ecology, environmental science, geography, data science, public policy, or a related quantitative field is expected. Interdisciplinary backgrounds are strongly encouraged. We especially welcome ecologists with quantitative skills (e.g. statistical modelling in R or Python, GIS, ecosystem services assessment). Why host with us - Published books, Environment Europe™ global macro, cities & business database, and ongoing EU-funded projects (TRANS SAHARA; ECO-A) - Track record with UNDP, UNEP, UN University and other international organisations - Small, focused team offering hands-on supervision - Based in the Netherlands Eligibility - Hold a PhD (or have successfully defended) by the call deadline - Maximum 8 years' full-time-equivalent research experience since PhD - Comply with the MSCA mobility rule - Open to all nationalities (European Fellowship route) subject to MSCA eligibility How to express interest Apply via LinkedIn and also send your application by email to [email protected], with the subject line “MSCA-PF 2027 – [Your Name]”. Your application should be a single PDF containing your CV (stating your PhD university, subject and year of completion) and a one-page project outline fitting our mission, one or more thematic areas, and the quantitative tools above. Questions: [email protected] We are developing proposals well ahead of the 2027 deadline. Early conversations are especially welcome, giving us time to co-develop a strong, competitive application. environmenteurope.eu

Core Responsibilities

Develop a Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship proposal with Environment Europe as the host, aligned with its sustainability research themes and mission. Conduct interdisciplinary, quantitative research addressing areas such as sustainable macroeconomics, cities, ecosystems, policy assessment, ESG investment, or climate and renewable energy.

Requirements

Applicants must hold or have successfully defended a PhD by the fellowship call deadline in a relevant quantitative or interdisciplinary field. They must have no more than eight years of full-time-equivalent research experience since their PhD and meet the MSCA mobility rule; quantitative and computational research skills are especially sought.