PhD position in Global Trade, Supply Chains and Climate Shocks

ETH Zurich offers a full-time, on-site PhD position in Global Trade, Supply Chains and Climate Shocks. Candidates will use quantitative models and firm-level data to study supply chain resilience to climate change, within the D-MTEC doctoral program, for up to four years.

This PhD role focuses on assessing supply chain resilience to climate shocks using global trade equilibrium models. The candidate will analyze firm-level data to estimate impacts of weather events on industries and countries, integrating findings into the model. The doctorate is part of the D-MTEC program and expected to be completed within four years.

Responsibilities

• Apply theoretical, computational, and econometric methods to examine public policy issues related to global supply chain resilience in the face of climate change.

Requirements

• A Master’s degree in economics or finance.
• High proficiency in English.
• Proficiency in MATLAB, Python, or Julia, with willingness to work primarily in MATLAB.

Nice to have

• Previous coursework in trade theory.
• Previous coursework in environmental economics.
• Experience with panel data econometrics.

What the company offers

• Chance to apply advanced economic theory to real-world policy challenges at the intersection of trade and climate change.
• Opportunity to engage in NCCR CLIM+ research discussions.
• Access to KOF, Switzerland’s top academic institute for applied economic research.
• KOF delivers independent, objective data and timely analysis to support decision-makers in politics and business.
• PhD students at KOF are part of a large, active community of economic researchers.
• Participation in various workshops and conferences covering all areas of economics in Zurich.

About the company

ETH Zurich is a globally recognized university specializing in science and technology, known for its high-quality education, pioneering research, and direct application of new knowledge to society. It fosters independent thinking and excellence, and is located in central Europe with global connections.

• ETH Zurich is among the world’s leading universities in science and technology.
• It is known for outstanding education, fundamental research, and translating knowledge into societal impact.
• The university encourages independent thinking and an environment that inspires excellence.
• ETH Zurich is situated in the heart of Europe and maintains global connections.