Sustainability Research Expert: Climate Technology Project

Join an innovative climate research institute dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of climate risk assessments, developing innovative methodologies and insights on decarbonisation and climate risk resilience. This role goes beyond traditional risk estimation, focusing on how advancements in engineering, science, and construction can enhance sustainability and resilience across the entire lifecycle of companies. You will be responsible for identifying, quantifying, and assessing the cost and effectiveness of the best available strategies and technologies to drive decarbonisation and climate risk resilience across multiple sectors, including infrastructure, real estate, fashion, construction, and public works.

The insights and tools you develop will have real-world applications, particularly for customers in the financial sector, helping them quantify and understand climate-related risks and opportunities. You will work in a collaborative and interdisciplinary environment, leveraging scientific research to deliver methodologies and outcomes that drive decision-making across industries.

Responsibilities:

• Analyse how technological innovations can drive decarbonisation across Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions in various sectors, while also enhancing resilience against diverse risks such as flooding, storms, and wildfires.
• Develop and refine methodologies for accurately costing individual decarbonisation and resilience strategies, incorporating lifecycle assessments, cost-benefit analyses, and financial modelling to support decision-making in infrastructure projects.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create innovative tools and models for climate risk assessments that address real-world challenges.
• Engage with the financial sector and industry to align research outputs with customer needs and regulatory requirements.
• Publish high-impact research in scientific journals and contribute to conferences, workshops, and industry forums.
• Stay informed on emerging climate policies, technological advancements, and market trends, in particular in relation to regulations, decarbonisation and climate resilience, to incorporate them into assessments and recommendations.

Requirements:

• A master’s degree in climate science, civil and environmental engineering, economics, supply chain management, financial modelling, or a related field.
• Strong expertise in assessing, designing, and costing climate resilience strategies.
• Proven ability to conduct interdisciplinary research and develop practical applications of scientific findings.
• Problem-solving skills and the ability to work collaboratively with diverse teams. Communication skills, with experience presenting complex ideas to technical and non-technical audiences.
• Familiarity with the financial sector, including climate-related disclosures, regulatory and voluntary sustainability frameworks, and market incentives, is a plus.

Attractive salary and bonus, healthcare and pension plan coverage. The salary will be determined according to EDHEC's pay scale, the candidate's qualifications and experience. To apply, please send your CV and a cover letter.