{"job":{"jobId":2488839,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":483,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Research Associate in Energy Studies Institute (Carbon Pricing & Climate Finance)","description":"\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Energy Studies Institute</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The Energy Studies Institute (ESI) is a research institute at the National University of Singapore seeking to advance the understanding of energy policy issues by conducting independent research and analysis. We are looking for researchers to join a multi-disciplinary team carrying out research projects on a range of energy issues that are of concern to Singapore and the region.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The Institute is looking to recruit a specialist in carbon pricing analysis at the rank of Research Associate. The appointed staff will operate under the responsibility of the Institute Head and work closely with all members across each of the institute’s divisions. Candidates are expected to be highly familiar with climate change and decarbonisation issues, and ideally had formal training in economics, public policy, finance or a closely related area. An understanding of Singapore's economic system and local work experience is desirable. Particularly, the appointed candidate is also expected to have a sound awareness of current and emerging trends in carbon pricing around the world and carbon taxes within Singapore.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Job Description</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The specific area of work will depend on the priorities of the institute at any given point in time. In the near term, to support ongoing and expanding future research within the institute, the appointed candidate will be expected to commit to analysing various issues surrounding carbon pricing, the carbon offset market, climate finance and the renewable energy market. Examples of priority areas include:</p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Empirically explore how carbon pricing and climate finance impact economic competitiveness of firms and industries in Singapore. </li>\n<li>To understand the speed and extent of adoption of internal carbon pricing practices, and other company-level climate finance related practices (including but not limited to ESG reporting). </li>\n<li>Researching into how other countries have implemented carbon pricing schemes and what their impacts have been. </li>\n<li>Support in conducting statistical and econometric analyses. </li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The above list is not exhaustive, moreover, at any given point in time the institute undertakes multiple projects in parallel and opportunity will exist to participate in a variety of workstreams that align with your interests.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Job Requirements</b></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Possess a Master's degree in economics, public policy, finance or other related fields, with specific application to energy, environmental or climate issues, or possess a Bachelor’s degree in economics, public policy, finance or other related fields with at least 2 years of relevant work experience. </li>\n<li>Applicants should have demonstrated experience in quantitative data analysis and are expected to have an adequate understanding of various econometric methodologies and CGE (computable general equilibrium). </li>\n<li>A good contemporary understanding and interest in energy and environmental issues. </li>\n<li>Relevant working and practical experience in industry or government agencies in the area of energy and environment in Singapore would be highly valuable. </li>\n<li>Track record of publications in reputable journals would be an advantage. </li>\n<li>Able to work independently and as part of a team.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Application Process</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">To apply for this position, please combine the following documents in 1 PDF and attach it under the CV column when submitting your application:</p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Curriculum vitae.</li>\n<li>A cover letter, of no more than 800 words, explaining the applicant’s past research experience and aptitude in relation to the research project.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Interested candidates, please submit your application with all the required documents. Please note that only shortlisted candidates will be contacted, if you have not heard from us within 3 months, you should assume that your application has not been successful.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>More Information</b></p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><strong>Location: </strong>Kent Ridge Campus\n<strong>Organization: </strong>Energy Studies Institute\n<strong>Department : </strong>Research\n<strong>Job requisition ID :</strong> 21049</p>\n\n\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Singapore","location1":"아시아","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"2","applyUrl":"https://careers.nus.edu.sg/NUS/job/Research-Associate-in-Energy-Studies-Institute-%28Carbon-Pricing-&-Climate-Finance%29/16507644/","fileUrl1":null,"fileUrl2":null,"fileUrl3":null,"fileUrl4":null,"fileUrl5":null,"fileUrl6":null,"fileUrl7":null,"workingHour":"Full Time","contractType":"Fixed Term","salary":null,"original_id":"UNI|351096","original_domain":"timeshighereducation.com","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/351096","original_isPremium":null,"closeType":1,"closedAt":"2023-09-28T00:00:00.000Z","requireEducation":10,"managerTel":null,"managerFax":null,"managerEmail":null,"managerName":"NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE","managerPhone":null,"managerAddress":"Singapore","log_hit":0,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"del_yn":"N","createdAt":"2023-09-06T08:09:05.000Z","updatedAt":"2023-09-06T08:09:05.000Z"},"organization":{"organizationId":483,"lv1Id":null,"lv2Id":null,"name":"National University of Singapore","name_en":"National University of Singapore","name_alt":",","introduction":"<p>As Singapore’s flagship university and among Asia’s best, the <a href=\"http://www.nus.edu.sg/\">National University of Singapore (NUS)</a> offers a global approach to education, research and entrepreneurship, with a focus on Asian perspectives and expertise.</p><p> </p><p>Our 17 faculties across three campuses in Singapore – Kent Ridge, Bukit Timah and Outram – provide a rigorous broad-based curriculum underscored by cross-faculty enrichment. 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