Post-Doctoral Research Fellow in Climate - and Macroeconometrics - AR3355CM

Start Date: 1 March 2027

Duration: Fixed Term until 31 December 2031

We invite applications for a Post-doctoral Research Fellow to work with Dr Martin Bruns on a project Short-run Climate Change Effects: Evidence from Structural Vector Autoregression funded by the Leverhulme Trust. The project examines the economic effects of climate-related shocks such as natural disasters or weather extremes, at a monthly or quarterly frequency. To do so, a series of both methodological time series econometrics studies and applied climate-related studies will be conducted, partly in cooperation with the University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit (CRU), the European Central Bank (ECB), and the German Institute for Economic Research (DIW Berlin).  

The primary duties will be

• to construct a database of monthly climate shocks which can be readily used in a structural vector autoregression
• to implement novel time series econometrics methods in software packages such as R, Matlab, and Python
• to liaise with external partners such as the CRU, ECB, and DIW Berlin
• to engage in the wider research activities as part of the macro cluster at the department of economics at St Andrews Business School
• to disseminate the project findings at international conferences and related events
• to attend both internal and external training events as well as professional development opportunities   

The successful applicant will have (or be near to completion of) a PhD in economics with expertise in time series econometrics and macro-econometrics, handling of large datasets, and will have an interest in environmental sciences. Evidence of engagement with climate-related research as well as Bayesian econometric methods is desirable. 

The post is available for 60 months starting March 1, 2027, or as soon as possible thereafter.   

For further information please contact Dr Martin Bruns: mb630@st-andrews.ac.uk

St Andrews offers more than just a place to work—it is a place to belong. We value collegiality, inclusion, and wellbeing, and we are committed to creating a workplace where staff can thrive and perform at their best.

In addition to the salary on offer for this position, there are a wide range of benefits for staff working at the University of St Andrews. The package for the Post-Doctoral Research Fellow role includes:

• Financial contribution to relocation (subject to eligibility)
• Membership of the USS Pension Scheme with a generous employer contribution of 14.5%
• A hybrid working environment, including partial homeworking where appropriate and a range of family friendly policies, supporting work-life balance
• Staff discount scheme for local and national goods and services
• Free staff parking, employee Carshare and Cycle to Work Schemes and subsidised local bus travel
• Subsidised sports membership, reduced tuition fees on degree programmes for staff, access to training and development opportunities including LinkedIn Learning, access to library facilities, salary sacrifice scheme
• 34 Days Annual Leave plus 5 Public Holidays  

At St Andrews, equality, diversity, and inclusion are central to who we are and form a core pillar of our University Strategy. We are committed to creating a fair, inclusive and supportive workplace, reflected in our participation in national diversity charters and awards, including Athena Swan, Carer Positive and the Race Equality Charter.  

We particularly welcome applications from people from Black, Asian, minority ethnic and minority religions backgrounds and from LGBTQ+ and disabled people.

Closing Date: 15 December 2026

Interview Date: 26 Janaury 2027

Please Quote Ref: AR3355CM

Job Description: AR3355CM FPs.pdf