Postdoctoral Research Position in Macroeconomics

CONTEXT

The University of Namur is recruiting a full-time postdoctoral researcher (1 year contract) in macroeconomics, as part of the ARC-funded research project “The Impact of Climate Change on Economic Expectations and Behavior: Evidence and Implications for Macro-Finance Models".

This interdisciplinary project investigates how climate-related risks—including both physical risks and transition risks associated with the shift to a green economy—affect market expectations, investment behavior, and broader macroeconomic dynamics. Bringing together macroeconomic modelling and empirical analysis, the project seeks to generate insights that can inform sustainable policy. Ultimately, it aims to equip policymakers, particularly central banks, with empirically grounded evidence to support macroeconomic and financial stability throughout the transition to a low-carbon economy.

RESEARCH FOCUS

The selected candidate will work on developing DSGE macroeconomic model that incorporates climate factors and imperfectly rational expectations, with the objective of assessing the impact of climate-related risks on inflation, inflation expectations, and macroeconomic stability.

We seek highly motivated researchers with strong expertise in applied economic research and DSGE modelling, along with a clear interest in translating their findings into policy-relevant recommendations. The ideal candidate should hold or be near completion of a Ph.D. This position is embedded in the Department of Economics and the institute of Development, Finance and Public Policies (DeFiPP) an institute with over 30 active scholars in economics, finance, and macroeconomics.

JOB

• Build a DSGE model that combines climate-related factors with imperfect rationality mechanism

• Analyze the transmission channels through which climate risks influence inflation and macroeconomic volatility, with a focus on the role of imperfectly rational beliefs.

• Simulate alternative policy scenarios to identify effective strategies for managing climate-driven inflation volatility

• Contribute to project publications and joint research activities

• Engage in internal workshops and conferences

• Interact with PhD students and faculty within the project team

PROFILE

• PhD in economics or related field, with specialization in macroeconomic modeling

• Strong command of DSGE modeling and interest in expectation formation, learning, and climate economics

• Excellent programming skills in Dynare, Matlab

• Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively

• Track record of academic writing and publications

• Mobility rule: the candidate must not have resided or carried out their main activity (work, studies, etc.) in Belgium for more than 24 months in the 3 years immediately prior to the start of the postdoctoral contract

OFFER

• A 1-year full-time postdoctoral contract, with the possibility of extension depending on the availability of project funding

• Competitive salary compared to other European academic institutions. The monthly net salary around 3280 €

• Possibility of co-authored publications within the project and opportunities for

international collaboration

• Stimulating and supportive research environment, with opportunities to collaborate with researchers at the National Bank of Belgium and to attend high-level macroeconomic seminars, workshops, and conferences organized by the central bank, providing valuable exposure to cutting-edge research and policy debates.

• Access to computing resources, support, and office space

APPLICATION PROCEDURE

To apply for this position via Econjobmarket, log in and choose your Applicant role (or, if you have no account, create one). The starting date is flexible, and applications will be reviewed on an ongoing basis until the position is filled. We recommend to send your application until February 1, 2026, to be considered for the first round of interviews.

For inquiries, please contact Prof. Yuliya Rychalovska: [email protected]

Subject line: Application – Postdoc ARC Macro

Documents required:

• Cover letter describing motivation, your interest in the project, and experience relevant to the position

• Curriculum Vitae

• Diploma and Transcript of completed university studies

• 1–2 representative research papers/ job market paper