Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Risks and Mental Health in Université Savoie Mont Blanc – France

Summary

Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB) in Annecy, France, is offering a full-time, 18-month postdoctoral position starting December 1, 2026. Based at the IREGE Laboratory, the position focuses on research at the intersection of environmental risks, mental health, and economics within the ANR ECOS project framework. The postdoctoral researcher will investigate the determinants of eco-anxiety and its effects on economic behavior and preferences. Responsibilities include data collection via surveys and experiments, statistical analysis, writing scientific papers, leading a Many-Researcher Project, and mentoring interns. Candidates must hold a doctorate in economics, statistics, psychology, decision science, political science, or a related field, along with strong quantitative abilities, experience with Open Science practices, and fluency in English.

Key Facts

Department	IREGE Laboratory, IAE Savoie Mont Blanc
Position Type	Postdoctoral Researcher
Discipline	Economics
Research Area	Environmental Risks and Mental Health
Degree Required	Doctorate in economics, statistics, psychology, decision science, political science, or any other relevant scientific field
Experience	Proven research activity (publications or working papers) and strong quantitative and data analysis skills
Funding	Level A contract
Contract Duration	18 months
Language	English
Required Documents	Cover letter, Detailed curriculum vitae, Copy(ies) of diploma(s), Thesis defense report, A copy of a research paper (working paper or published article), Two academic references

About the Project

The project aims to study the determinants of eco-anxiety (or climate anxiety) and analyze its underlying effects on economic behavior and preferences. Part of the ANR ECOS project, the research seeks to address gaps in causal identification, mitigation interventions, and economic analysis regarding how climate-related emotional distress impacts decision-making.

Key Responsibilities

• Contribute as a co-author to ongoing research projects and advance at least two priority projects
• Collect data through surveys and economic experiments
• Analyse data using advanced statistical methods, particularly econometrics
• Write scientific articles
• Lead a collaborative Many-Researcher Project
• Mentor interns contributing to the project

Required Skills

• Doctorate in a relevant scientific field
• Proven research activity including publications or working papers
• Knowledge and experience of Open Science and Meta-Science practices
• Strong quantitative and data analysis skills
• Strong coding skills in R, Stata, or Python
• Leadership, initiative, and excellent communication skills
• Excellent command of English

Who Should Apply

Researchers holding a PhD or equivalent in economics, statistics, psychology, decision science, political science, or a relevant discipline, with proven research activity, strong quantitative data analysis skills, and an interest in eco-anxiety and environmental risks.

Benefits

• 18-month full-time Level A contract

About the Employer

Université Savoie Mont Blanc (USMB) is a member of the UNITA European alliance, housing over 15,000 students across three campuses. Its Institute for Research in Management and Economics (IREGE) focuses on research centered around environmental choices and innovation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is this research position located?

The position is located in Annecy, France, at the IREGE Laboratory of Université Savoie Mont Blanc.

What is the contract duration and start date?

It is an 18-month fixed-term contract starting on December 1, 2026.

What documents are needed to apply?

Applicants must submit a single PDF containing a cover letter, CV, copies of diplomas, thesis defense report, a copy of a research paper, and two academic references.

What level of English proficiency is required?

An excellent command of English is required.