Job positions at ESRI, Ireland

  • on September 15, 2022

Job positions at ESRI, Ireland

  • on September 15, 2022

The Climate Unit at the Economic Social Research Institute (ESRI) in Dublin is currently expanding their team and looking to hire 2 postdoctoral researchers and a Research Officer (tenure track).

The successful candidate will join a small team of dedicated climate researchers working on the Ireland Environment, Energy and Economy (I3E) CGE model. Go to https://www.esri.ie/careers/current  to apply to the following positions:

 

Research Officer in CGE Modelling

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) wishes to make a 5-year, tenure-track appointment to join the climate and energy modelling team. The post also entails an adjunct position at Trinity College Dublin.

The Institute

The Economic and Social Research Institute, founded in 1960, is located in Dublin’s South Docklands area. Its mission is to produce high quality research, relevant to Ireland’s economic and social development, with the aim of contributing to knowledge and informing policymaking and public debate. It has over 110 staff including economists, sociologists, psychologists, social scientists, support and technical staff.

The Research Programme on Climate, Energy and Economy at the ESRI

The ESRI research programme on Climate, Energy and the Economy started in 2017 and aims to enhance the modelling capability in assessing the relationship between economic trends, policies and energy demand and associated greenhouse gas emissions. To date, this has involved constructing an energy Computable General Equilibrium (CGE) model of the Irish economy, namely Ireland Environment, Energy and Economy (I3E) model (www.esri.ie/current-research/the-i3e-model). This model is linked to the ESRI’s macro-econometric COSMO model and an ESRI transport demand model.

The research programme aims to analyse energy/environment policy and other climate and energy issues in Ireland. More specifically it will be used to advise on the impacts of various climate policy options across sectors as well as estimate future energy demand for emission projection purposes. The ESRI has strong links to a wide range of key stakeholders, and this research has been extensively used as input to policymaking and is expected to significantly influence energy and climate change policy in Ireland going forward.

Role Description

The Research Officer will be part of a three-member climate modelling team and will primarily be working on the I3E model’s maintenance and development. The ESRI is looking to expand the development and use of this model and is looking for a Research Officer to join the team. The successful candidate will be expected to be an integral part of the future development of the I3E model, where the focus will likely lie be on further disaggregation of the model and linking the I3E to other models (such as energy engineering models).  In this respect, the candidate will be working closely with both the macro-modelling and energy teams at the ESRI on the further development and expansion of the I3E model.

The successful candidate is expected to develop research on climate change at the ESRI and will develop new research projects in this area. It is also envisaged that the successful candidate will collaborate with researchers in other institutions on the development of soft links between the I3E model and other national models. There will also be opportunities to contribute to the development of new research projects and to other areas of research in the Institute, in line with their skills and funding opportunities. Moreover, the candidate is expected to guide and coach more junior researchers within the research area. As the publication of the findings is prioritized, the candidate is expected to contribute to publishing and disseminating results in both academic and policy-related fora. An important aspect of this role is interacting with political stakeholders, private and corporate stakeholders, other institutions, and funders. The candidate is be expected to present the research outputs on various platforms ranging from meetings with stakeholders to conferences.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

The position requires advanced skills in the areas of energy and climate modelling, and it is desirable that the candidate also have some experience with macroeconomic models. To be considered for appointment as Research Officer for the Climate, Energy and Economy Research Programme, a candidate must have:

  • A Ph.D. in economics,
  • Minimum 4 years postdoctoral or equivalent research experience,
  • Research experience in intertemporal CGE/AGE modelling (model development and calibration) with GAMS, preferably covering energy/climate topics,
  • Having knowledge in the GTAP database, R and Latex will be an advantage,
  • Excellent writing skills,
  • Excellent interpersonal and communication skills,
  • Demonstrated ability to work successfully within a highly motivated team and on their own initiative,
  • Proven ability to deliver high quality output to tight deadlines,
  • Flexibility and capacity to contribute to other areas of ESRI research.

Terms & Application Procedure

Appointment will be at Research Officer grade. A mapping of ESRI grades to the corresponding grades in the Irish University system is set out below. Appointments at Research Officer are normally made on five-year, fixed-term contracts. The successful candidate will be eligible for tenure, subject to assessment.

Prospective candidates are encouraged to contact jobs@esri.ie for further information on the terms and conditions of this position. The role is full-time (35 hours per week – standard working hours are 0930-1730, Monday – Friday; flexible working hours are supported). The successful candidate will be based in our offices in Dublin 2 and the option of blended working arrangements is available. The appointee will also hold an adjunct position at Trinity College Dublin. Secondment arrangements may be considered for eligible candidates.

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 05 October 2022. All applications will be acknowledged. The selection process will consist of a preliminary interview and, for candidates successful at that stage, a final interview and presentation. The ESRI is currently conducting selection processes via videoconference (MS Teams or Zoom). Late or incomplete applications will not be processed.

The ESRI is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to accommodating the needs of people with disabilities to enable them to participate in the selection process. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to take into account when considering your application.

 

 

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Climate Change Impacts and Adaptation

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) wishes to make an appointment to their climate and energy modelling team. The position is a 3-year post and will involve work in cooperation with either the Climate Change Advisory Council of Ireland (CCAC) and the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).  The posts also entail an adjunct position at Trinity College Dublin.

The Institute

The ESRI, founded in 1960, is located in Dublin’s South Docklands area. Our role is to provide high-quality research evidence for policy. We have over 110 staff, including economists, sociologists and psychologists, in addition to support and technical staff.

Energy and climate research at the ESRI

The ESRI has an active climate and energy economics research group. Research projects are conducted by the Energy Policy Research Centre (EPRC), and these projects include a multi-annual research programme funded by contributions from public and private sector stakeholders; and a climate research programme centred around the development and application of the Ireland Environment, Energy and Economy (I3E) model for policy evaluation (www.esri.ie/current-research/the-i3e-model). Academic collaborations are ongoing with researchers from Irish and international institutions. Our researchers also have strong collaboration and engagement with industry stakeholders, the government departments and agencies responsible for energy/climate-related topics, and the energy regulator.

Role Description

The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated climate researchers working on the I3E model. The candidate will be involved in a project on climate change impacts and adaptation options for Ireland. In this project the climate change impacts facing Ireland as well as the adaptation options will be implemented into the ESRI I3E model. This work will involve an extensive literature review and the use of econometric and applied modelling techniques to estimate impacts associated with future climate change scenarios.

The candidate will be responsible for continuing work categorising impacts and estimating the associated economic costs and the bearers of these costs. Furthermore, the candidate will identify adaptation options that can be applied to reduce the initial impacts and quantify these in terms of economic costs and benefits. This work will inform policymaking, where part of the candidate’s role involves assisting the Climate Change Advisory Council (CCAC – www.climatecouncil.ie) in their work to provide contributions in critiquing, informing, and shaping Ireland’s response to climate change.

The candidate will have opportunities to disseminate their research findings to stakeholders, both in industry and the energy/climate ministry. Research papers are expected to be published in leading international, peer-reviewed journals and presented at conferences.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

  • A PhD in economics or a related discipline (completed or nearing completion);
  • Analytical and quantitative modelling skills (e.g. applied modelling (CGE, partial equilibrium, etc.) and econometrics);
  • Previous experience of conducting applied research in the context of climate change;
  • Knowledge of climate change impacts and adaptation;
  • Excellent data presentation skills;
  • Excellent writing skills;
  • Strong organisational skills with ability to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines;
  • The ability to work successfully as part of a team and independently.

The following would be an advantage:

  • Experience with GAMS, Latex and STATA;
  • Experience working with policy stakeholders;
  • Peer-reviewed publications.

Location

ESRI, Whitaker Square, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2. Applicants should note that staff have the option of working on a ‘blended’ basis with a minimum requirement of one day per week based in the ESRI office. The arrangement will run on a pilot basis for up to a year. Full details will be provided at interview.

Terms & Application Procedure

The role is full-time (35 hours per week – standard working hours are 0930-1730, Monday – Friday; flexible working hours are supported). Starting salary will be €42,800, which is the first point of the ESRI Administrative Officer (Higher) salary scale.

To apply for this position please follow the link below. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 04 October 2022 at 5pm. All applications will be acknowledged. Late or incomplete applications will not be processed. The selection process will consist of an interview, presentation and exercise. The ESRI is currently conducting selection processes via videoconference (MS Teams or Zoom). Late or incomplete applications will not be processed.

The ESRI is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to accommodating the needs of people with disabilities to enable them to participate in the selection process. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to take into account when considering your application.

 

 

Postdoctoral Research Fellow – Energy Systems

The Economic and Social Research Institute (ESRI) wishes to make an appointment to their climate and energy modelling team. The position is a 3-year post and will involve work within a larger energy project (NexSys). The post also entails an adjunct position at Trinity College Dublin.

The Institute

The ESRI, founded in 1960, is located in Dublin’s South Docklands area. Our role is to provide high-quality research evidence for policy. We have over 110 staff, including economists, sociologists and psychologists, in addition to support and technical staff.

Energy and Climate Research at the ESRI

The ESRI has an active climate and energy economics research group. Research projects are conducted by the Energy Policy Research Centre (EPRC), and these projects include a multi-annual research programme funded by contributions from public and private sector stakeholders; and a climate research programme centred around the development and application of the Ireland Environment, Energy and Economy (I3E) model for policy evaluation (www.esri.ie/current-research/the-i3e-model). Academic collaborations are ongoing with researchers from Irish and international institutions. Our researchers also have strong collaboration and engagement with industry stakeholders, the government departments and agencies responsible for energy/climate-related topics, and the energy regulator.

Role Description

The successful candidate will join a team of dedicated climate researchers working on the I3E model. The successful candidate will be working primarily on a Next Generation Energy Systems (NexSys) funded project. NexSys, as a multidisciplinary energy research programme applied to the island of Ireland, is conducted by 46 academics from many leading research institutions work in partnership with industry to tackle the challenges of energy decarbonisation, developing evidence-based pathways for a net zero energy system. This project aims to connect an energy systems model of the ESRI I3E model. The successful candidate will work on formulating a method of connecting the models and implementing this together with the ESRI energy and I3E teams. This work will be used to help better represent the connection between energy and the economy in Ireland and allow for an analysis of the Irish transition to a low-carbon economy.

Skills, Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate will have:

  • A PhD in economics or a closely related discipline (completed or nearing completion);
  • Strong skills in CGE modelling and/or energy system modelling;
  • Excellent data presentation skills;
  • Excellent writing skills;
  • Strong organisational skills; ability to deliver high quality work to tight deadlines;
  • The ability to work successfully as part of a team and independently;
  • Previous experience of conducting applied research in the context of climate change.

The following would be an advantage:

  • Experience with GAMS, Latex and STATA;
  • Experience working with policy stakeholders;
  • Peer-reviewed publications.

Location

ESRI, Whitaker Square, Sir John Rogerson’s Quay, Dublin 2. Applicants should note that staff have the option of working on a ‘blended’ basis with a minimum requirement of one day per week based in the ESRI office or as business requires. The arrangement will run on a pilot basis for up to a year. Full details will be provided at interview.

Terms & Application Procedure

The role is full-time (35 hours per week – standard working hours are 0930-1730, Monday – Friday; flexible working hours are supported). Starting salary will be €42,800, which is the first point of the ESRI Administrative Officer (Higher) salary scale.

To apply for this position please follow the link below. The closing date for applications is Tuesday, 04 October 2022 at 5pm. All applications will be acknowledged. Late or incomplete applications will not be processed. The selection process will consist of an interview, presentation and exercise. The ESRI is currently conducting selection processes via videoconference (MS Teams or Zoom). Late or incomplete applications will not be processed.

The ESRI is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to accommodating the needs of people with disabilities to enable them to participate in the selection process. Please let us know if you have any particular requirements should you be invited for assessment/interview or that you wish us to take into account when considering your application.