Research Fellow in Economics of Ecological Transitions at University College London (UK)
The Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) is a department within UCL and part of The Bartlett faculty, known internationally for its radical thinking about space, design and sustainability. We are at an exciting point in history, with radical thinking emerging in economics and policy-making. By offering a new approach where public and private sectors can meet – and focusing minds on public value and mission-oriented policies – we can solve 21st-century challenges, collaboratively. The work of the UCL Institute for Innovation and Public Purpose (IIPP) is influencing global policy decisions and creating new policy collaborations to deliver public value-driven innovations. IIPP brings together an interdisciplinary group of cutting-edge academics and practitioners to influence global policy decisions and create new policy collaborations. Our mission is to change how public value is imagined, practised and evaluated to tackle societal challenges—and, by doing this, to deliver economic growth that is innovation-led, sustainable, and inclusive.
About the role
The Research Fellow will be an economist with research experience of macro/fiscal policy, public investment and green finance. The role will be focused on managing and developing IIPP’s existing research stream of new economic thinking around green industrial strategy, green finance and investment. The role will include the following activities: Conducting research to inform the design of a green Industrial Strategy for the UK and specifically the development of net-zero missions in different sectors. Conducting quantitative work on the green multiplier, with a focus on how the green transition can support growth, selecting key sectors of focus. Conducting research to support the design of key tools and institutions that will support the green transition, such as procurement, the National Wealth Fund, public/private contracts and the Green Book. Lead the development and writing of academic journal publications, policy Please note we reserve the right to close the advert early.
About you
The postholder will advance policy reports, support Professor Mazzucato’s role on global councils and engagement with government and multilateral organization leaders, and lead on practice-based projects aimed at applying insights from IIPP research to inform the design of policies, tools and institutions, working in partnership with ambitious governments around the world.
What we offer
IIPP brings together an interdisciplinary group of cutting-edge academics and practitioners to influence global policy decisions and create new policy collaborations. Our mission is to change how public value is imagined, practised and evaluated to tackle societal challenges—and, by doing this, to deliver economic growth that is innovation-led, sustainable, and inclusive.
Our commitment to Equality, Diversity and Inclusion
As London’s Global University, we know diversity fosters creativity and innovation, and we want our community to represent the diversity of the world’s talent. We are committed to equality of opportunity, to being fair and inclusive, and to being a place where we all belong. We therefore particularly encourage applications from candidates who are likely to be underrepresented in UCL’s workforce. These include people from Black, Asian and ethnic minority backgrounds; disabled people; LGBTQI+ people; and for our Grade 9 and 10 roles, women.
Ref Number
B04-06023
Professional Expertise
Research and Research Support
Department
UCL BEAMS (B04)
Location
London
Working Pattern
Full time
Salary
£43,374 £51,860
Contract Type
Fixed-term
Working Type
Hybrid
Available for Secondment
No
Closing Date
16-May-2025
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