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.

About EDHEC Climate Institute

Operating from campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore, EDHEC Business School is ranked in the top ten European business schools. With more than 110 nationalities represented in its student body, some 50,000 alumni in 130 countries, and learning partnerships with 290 institutions worldwide, it is truly international. EDHEC Business School has been recognised for over 20 years for its expertise in finance. Its approach to climate finance is founded on a commitment to equipping finance professionals and decision-makers with the insights, tools, and solutions necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. EDHEC has developed a significant research capacity on the financial measurement of climate risk, which relies on the best researchers in climate finance, and brings together experts in climate risks as well as in quantitative analysis.

The DNA of EDHEC's work has also resided, since its origin, in the ability to generate business ventures, by encouraging spin-offs based on the research work of its teams. EDHEC is currently involved in 3 ventures: Scientific Portfolio, Scientific Infra and Private Assets, and the soon-to-launch Scientific Climate Ratings.

Mission and ambitions

The EDHEC Climate Institute (ECI) focuses on helping private and public decision-makers manage climate-related financial risks and make the most of financial tools to support the transition to a low-emission economy that is more resilient to climate change. It has a long track record as an independent and critical reference centre in helping long-term investors to understand and manage the financial implications of climate change on asset prices and the management of investments and climate action policies. The institute has also developed an expertise in physical risks, developing proprietary research frameworks and innovative approaches. ECI is also conducting advanced research on climate transition risks, with a focus on supply chain emissions (Scope 3), consumer choices, and emerging technologies.

As part of its mission, ECI collaborates with academic partners, businesses, and financial players to establish targeted research partnerships. This includes making research outputs, publications, and data available in open source to maximise impact and accessibility.

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.