Postdoctoral Researcher

Project Description

The Green Tipping Project is a 5-year research initiative, funded by the European Union ERC Consolidator Grant, focused on understanding how targeted social tipping interventions can drive climate‑friendly behaviours. Led by an international team of researchers at the University of Bologna's economics department, the project combines surveys, laboratory, and field experiments to explore effective and scalable methods for overcoming resistance to sustainable choices. Green Tipping aims to identify tipping points that lead to widespread adoption of climate‑positive actions and policy support. The project is structured around four modules dedicated to identifying, testing, refining, and validating interventions that maximise their impact.

Role Description

This is a full‑time, on‑site Postdoctoral Researcher role based in Bologna, Italy. The Postdoctoral Researcher will engage in day‑to‑day activities such as theoretical modelling, designing and conducting experiments (in the field, and possibly online or in the lab), analysing data, producing high‑quality research publications, and participating in mentoring activities. The role involves collaboration within an international research team and occasional engagement with stakeholders to disseminate findings.

Responsibilities

• Develop theoretical models
• Design and conduct experiments (field, online, lab)
• Analyse experimental data
• Produce high‑quality research publications
• Mentor junior researchers
• Engage stakeholders to disseminate findings

Qualifications

• Strong theory and data analysis skills.
• PhD in economics or related fields.
• Experience with (game‑theoretic) modelling and/or conducting randomised controlled trials in the field.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Proven ability to work collaboratively.
• Familiarity with climate or sustainability‑focused research.

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