We are seeking our future Scientific Advisor to help us conducting research on sustainable finance. This position requires a PhD in a field related to sustainable finance, the economy of tomorrow, or energy with a significant finance component. Ideally, prior experience, such as a company internship, is advantageous. A keen awareness of climate change challenges and the transition to a low-carbon economy is essential.
Main Responsibilities:
- Conducting personal research in sustainable finance with the goal of publishing in scientific journals. (30% of your time).
- Working in collaboration with a scientific committee composed of academic researchers and experts in sustainable finance (think tanks, NGOs, private sector stakeholders, etc.) (30% of your time).
- Carrying out analyses, studies and research for 2DII (30% of your time).
- Representing 2DII at conferences, working groups and scientific and technical platforms.
Essential Skills and Qualifications:
- Level of studies: Level 8 – (Doctorate)
- Knowledge of sustainable finance: labels, ecosystem, regulatory framework, good knowledge of carbon (29LEC, SFDR, Taxonomy, etc.)
- Knowledge of academic literature on the subjects of sustainable finance/economics
- Knowledge of energy issues
- Knowledge of the causes and consequences of climate change and planetary limits
- Experience of ESG criteria and practices is a plus
- Excellent writing and interpersonal skills
- Proficiency in Excel and Powerpoint required
- English – spoken and written
- Dynamic and motivated, even passionate?
- Responsive and adaptable
- Self-starter with a taste for challenge and initiative
- Curiosity and open-mindedness
We offer:
- Permanent contract PostDoc
- A dynamic and international team of researchers, analysts, and sustainable finance specialists passionate about the climate/nature transition.
- A mission that combines finance, economics, and climate/nature.
- Our offices are in the Palais Brongniart, 28 Place de la Bourse, 75002 Paris
- Working from home possible from time to time, this positiong is not suited for total remote.
- An environment conducive to growth and collaboration with people from diverse backgrounds.
Please note that this position is open exclusively to doctoral students who have not previously signed a permanent contract following their thesis.
Start Date: As soon as possible
Please send your CV and cover letter to jobs@2degrees-investing.org, explaining why this job interests you and why you would be the right candidate, ideally sharing any work, thesis, publications, that you have carried out in connection with our work, as well as a selection of bibliographical references.
Specify ‘Application for the position of Scientific Advisor’ in the subject line of your email.
