.OPIR- International Research Projects officeOrganisation/Company: Universitat de BarcelonaDepartment: OPIR- International Research Projects officeResearch Field: Economics, Environmental scienceResearcher Profile: Recognised Researcher (R2)Positions: Postdoc PositionsCountry: SpainApplication Deadline: 4 Oct 2024 - 23:59 (Europe/Madrid)Type of Contract: TemporaryJob Status: Full-timeHours Per Week: 37.5Offer Starting Date: 4 Nov 2024Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme? Horizon EuropeReference Number: No GA 101094211Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure? NoOffer Description We are looking for an outstanding postdoctoral researcher in ecological economics to work on an exciting project entitled "Towards a Sustainable Well-being Economy: Integrated Policies and Transformative Indicators" (ToBe).This is a 1-year position (extendable until the end of the project), with an anticipated start date of November 2024.The postdoctoral researcher will help develop a novel ecological macroeconomic model that includes a wide range of indicators of human well-being and environmental sustainability (such as those in the "Doughnut" of social and planetary boundaries). The model will be used to assess different policy packages aimed at achieving a sustainable economy. The researcher may also contribute to research to understand the time-use requirements of achieving a good life for all people within planetary boundaries.The successful candidate will join a cutting-edge research team working on ecological economics and political ecology, with a particular focus on "post-growth" approaches. The motivation for this research is the observation that GDP growth is no longer improving people's lives in wealthy nations, and yet it is contributing to a worsening ecological crisis. A new economic paradigm is needed.Minimum Requirements A PhD in an area such as ecological economics, environmental studies, natural/social sciences, feminist economics, etc.Expertise in quantitative research methods and computer programming (essential)Motivation and initiative to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary teamExcellent verbal and written communications skillsExcellent organisational and time management skillsFluency in EnglishSpecific Requirements The successful candidate may have:Knowledge of topics such as system dynamics, time-use data, human well-being, planetary boundaries, provisioning systems, machine learning, and/or material flow analysis is desirable (we do not expect a single candidate to know all of these areas).Experience with existing ecological macroeconomic models (e.G. Eurogreen, LowGrow SFC, PyMedeas) would be advantageous.Knowledge of post-growth research topics (e.G. human well-being, gender studies, provisioning systems, the Doughnut of social and planetary boundaries, etc.)Proficiency in Spanish and/or Catalan