Postdoctoral Position in Behavioral Economics, Climate Economics, and Decision-making under Uncertainty at IÉSEG School of Management – France

Summary

IÉSEG School of Management is inviting applications for an 18-month, fully funded postdoctoral position in Economics, focusing on economic preferences, subjective beliefs, and decision-making under uncertainty. Located on the Lille campus within the Department of Economics and Quantitative Methods and the iRisk Research Center, the appointed researcher will work with Professors Loïc Berger and Thomas Epper. The main task involves transforming extensive data from a Horizon Europe project into high-quality academic publications on climate and environmental policy. Candidates must hold or be near completing a PhD in Economics or a related field, speak fluent English, and demonstrate strong empirical and dataset management skills. The role starts in January 2027 at the earliest, with a deadline to apply by November 15, 2026.

Key Facts

Department	Department of Economics and Quantitative Methods
Position Type	Postdoc
Discipline	Economics
Research Area	Behavioral Economics, Climate Economics, Decision-making under Uncertainty
Degree Required	PhD in Economics or a closely related field
Salary	Gross salary is competitive with those offered by comparable European research and academic institutions
Funding	Fully funded postdoctoral position / Horizon Europe project
Contract Duration	18 months (conditionally renewable)
Language	English
Deadline	2026-11-15
Required Documents	CV, Names, affiliations, and email addresses of three references, Cover letter, Two representative (working) papers, Research statement
Employer Contact	[email protected] / [email protected]

About the Project

The project examines economic preferences, subjective beliefs, and decision-making under uncertainty within climate and environmental policy contexts. Based on an extensive dataset generated through a Horizon Europe project, the researcher will lead and execute empirical strategies, formulate research questions, conduct analyses, and author papers for peer-reviewed international journals.

Key Responsibilities

• Developing research questions, shaping analytical strategies, and interpreting findings from Horizon Europe project data
• Leading or co-authoring high-quality academic papers for international journals
• Carrying out empirical analyses and managing complex datasets
• Presenting research at conferences and interacting with international scholar networks

Required Skills

• Full fluency in English
• Strong empirical skills and experience managing and analyzing complex datasets
• Evidence of independent research and academic writing
• Expertise in behavioral/experimental economics, decision-making under risk and uncertainty, or applied Bayesian statistics

Who Should Apply

Applicants holding or completing a PhD in Economics or a closely related field who are fluent in English and possess strong empirical skills with experience managing complex datasets. Candidates should have relevant expertise in behavioral/experimental economics, decision-making under risk/uncertainty, or applied Bayesian statistics, and demonstrate evidence of independent research and academic writing.

Benefits

• Competitive gross salary
• French language courses and relocation assistance
• Housing search assistance
• French social security and complementary health insurance
• Meal vouchers, profit-sharing plan, and contributory pension scheme
• Resources for conferences, data collection, and financial bonuses for high-quality publications

About the Employer

IÉSEG School of Management holds the triple crown accreditation (AACSB, AMBA, EQUIS) and is a member of the Conférence des Grandes Écoles. Its research center is accredited by the French CNRS, with campuses situated in Lille and Paris La Défense.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where will the postdoctoral position be located?

The successful candidate will be based at IÉSEG School of Management's Lille campus in France.

When is the expected start date for this position?

The appointment is expected to begin in January 2027 at the earliest.

What is the duration of the contract?

The initial appointment is for 18 months and is conditionally renewable.

What degree is required to apply?

Candidates must hold a PhD in Economics or a closely related field, or expect to complete it before taking up the position.

What is the application deadline?

The application deadline is November 15, 2026, though applications are accepted on a rolling basis until filled.