{"job":{"jobId":2508882,"fk_accountId":null,"fk_organizationId":483,"fk_adminAccountId":null,"title":"Research Fellow in Energy Studies Institute (Energy Economics)","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. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">The Energy Economics Division within ESI is looking to recruit an economist at the rank of Research Fellow. The appointed staff will operate under the responsibility of the Division Head and work closely with all members of the Energy Economics Division. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Candidates are expected to be highly familiar with economics, and have had formal training in pure economics, energy economics, environmental economics or a closely related area. An important component of that expertise would include advanced econometric skills. Experience analysing electricity markets and energy commodity markets and evaluating impacts of energy and climate change policies would be preferable. An understanding of Singapore’s economic system, and local work experience is desirable. </p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">This will initially be a two-year position, with the possibility for renewal subject to satisfactory performance and finance.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Job Description</b></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>As a Research Fellow you will be expected to lead in the development of project proposals as Principal Investigator (PI) or Co-Investigator (Co-I). Primarily for submission to local government agencies.</li>\n<li>A modest proportion of time will be set aside for self-guided research to support personal development. </li>\n<li>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 take a lead role in the electricity market and/or carbon pricing analysis. </li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\">Examples of areas where these might be applied include for example:</p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Carbon pricing and climate finance;</li>\n<li>Transition pathways analysis;</li>\n<li>Electricity (power generation) market analysis;</li>\n<li>Energy efficiency analysis;</li>\n<li>Techno-economic pathway analysis for emerging technologies (e.g., hydrogen, CCUS, electric vehicles).</li>\n<li>Evaluation of energy storage system configurations.</li>\n<li>Support in conducting life-cycle analyse</li>\n<li>The above list is not exhaustive, moreover, at any given point in time the institute undertakes multiple projects in parallel and opportunities will exist to participate in a variety of workstreams that align with your interests.</li>\n</ul>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>Requirements</b></p>\n\n\n<ul>\n<li>Possess a PhD Degree in the field of economics or a closely related area.</li>\n<li>This may fall under any branch of economics, though given the nature of work within ESI and the position we require to fill, applicants with an empirical focus are preferred.</li>\n<li>Applicants should have demonstrated analytical ability e.g. experience with econometric modelling or similar.</li>\n<li>Demonstrated experience in cost benefit and/or techno-economic assessment and its application is desirable.</li>\n<li>An interest and desire to deepen your understanding of the economics of energy systems, climate change and related market and policy issues.</li>\n<li>Relevant working and practical experience in industry or government agencies in the area of energy and environment would be highly valuable.</li>\n<li>Ideally this is within Singapore, or the South East Asia region, given the importance of these regions to work undertaken within ESI. </li>\n<li>Applicants with no regional work experience will still be given full consideration.</li>\n<li>Relevant research experience on the ASEAN region would be an advantage.</li>\n<li>The appointed individual must be able to work independently and as part of a team.</li>\n<li>Published in reputable economics journals.</li>\n<li>Evidence of a robust or emerging citation profile is highly desirable.</li>\n<li>Evidence of previous project leadership is a strong advantage.</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 one 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 concerning 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. Only shortlisted applicants will be notified. Shortlisted applicants may be called for an interview in person or by Zoom. If you have not heard from us within three months, you should assume your application has not succeeded.</p>\n\n\n<p style=\"margin-bottom: 20px; font-family: san-serif;\"><b>More Information</b>\nLocation: Kent Ridge Campus\nOrganization: Energy Studies Institute\nDepartment : Energy Studies Institute\nJob requisition ID : 23192</p>\n\n\n","pdfUrl1":null,"location":"Singapore","location1":"아시아","location2":null,"location3":null,"type":"2","applyUrl":"https://careers.nus.edu.sg/NUS/job/SPECIALTY-RESEARCH-INSTCTRS-Research-Fellow-in-Energy-Studies-Institute-%28Energy-Economics%29-Kent/21358744/","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|361731","original_domain":"timeshighereducation.com","original_url":"https://www.timeshighereducation.com/unijobs/listing/361731","original_isPremium":null,"closeType":1,"closedAt":"2024-01-27T00:00:00.000Z","requireEducation":10,"managerTel":null,"managerFax":null,"managerEmail":null,"managerName":"NATIONAL UNIVERSITY OF SINGAPORE","managerPhone":null,"managerAddress":"Singapore","log_hit":1,"log_like":0,"publishState":1,"organizationName":null,"organizationName_en":null,"organizationName_alt":null,"del_yn":"N","createdAt":"2023-12-27T14:58:18.000Z","updatedAt":"2023-12-27T14:58:18.000Z"},"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. We have pioneered many innovative academic programmes which include student exchange, entrepreneurial internships at <a href=\"https://enterprise.nus.edu.sg/educate/nus-overseas-colleges\">12 NUS Overseas Colleges</a>, as well as double, joint and concurrent degree programmes with some of the world’s best universities. Close to 40,000 students from 100 countries enrich our vibrant and diverse campus community.</p><p> </p><p>The University’s multidisciplinary and real-world approach to education, research and entrepreneurship enables us to work closely with industry, governments and academia to address crucial and complex issues relevant to Asia and the world. 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