About the role
UCL IIPP is seeking a Research Fellow (RF) with a background and interest in macroeconomic policy, financial policy and the environmental transition. The RF will primarily work on a project to further advance the alignment of central banks and financial supervisors with the goal of a green and just transition, and to ensure their coordination with other parts of government, including ministries of finance and industrial policy.
About you
This position will involve both research and policy advocacy but we are flexible on the emphasis between the two depending on the interests and background of the candidate. To this end, we would welcome applications from candidates with or finishing PhDs interested in a more research-oriented position but also candidates with a master-level qualification but relevant work experience who may have a stronger policy influencing background. In terms of content, the candidate would lead new research examining the implications of nature loss and nature transition policies upon inflation dynamics and to develop potential policy responses, including reviewing current and historical examples of policies used to tackle supply-side shocks in high-income economies. This will include different inflation targeting frameworks but also the use of unorthodox fiscal policies such as price controls, tax policies and buffer stocks in systemically significant sectors of the economy (energy, housing, food) as part of a wider monetary-fiscal coordination agenda to support a green transition.
What we offer
As well as the exciting opportunities this role presents we also offer some great benefits some of which are below: • 41 Days holiday (including 27 days annual leave 8 bank holiday and 6 closure days) • Defined benefit career average revalued earnings pension scheme (CARE) • Cycle to work scheme and season ticket loan • On-Site nursery • On-site gym • Enhanced maternity, paternity and adoption pay • Employee assistance programme: Staff Support Service • Discounted medical insurance