University of Barcelona School of Economics, Chair of Energy Sustainability (IEB) · Institut d’Economia de Barcelona (IEB) / Universitat de Barcelona
Research positions at Institut d'Economia de Barcelona, PhD and postdoctoral
- Deadline
- 22 days left
- Salary
- 20,000 EUR per year
- Level
- Post-doctorate, Doctorate
- Country
- Spain
- Language
- English
This recruitment covers two tracks at the IEB and the University of Barcelona, one postdoctoral and one doctoral, in energy, climate, environmental, behavioral economics, and applied microeconomics. The doctoral track announces remuneration of about 20,000 EUR per year and health coverage linked to the contract. Applications are made either through EconJobMarket for the postdoctoral role, or in two steps for the PhD, with an initial email followed by an expression of interest on the program page. The deadlines are 3 December 2026 for the postdoc and 11 December 2026 for the PhD.
Verified on 31 October 2026
The Institut d'Economia de Barcelona is hiring researchers for PhD and postdoctoral positions in Spain: the contract includes a 20,000 EUR annual salary and health insurance, with applications open until December 3, 2026. Applications close on 3 December 2026, that is in 22 days.
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Conditions
Blocking requirements
Doctorat requis pour la position postdoctorale
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Master requis pour l'admission au PhD
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Double procédure pour la PhD Fellowship
“Interested candidates must complete both of the following steps before 11 December 2026 at 23:59 CET: (i) send a CV, a letter of interest (500 words max) and, optionally, a piece of recent academic work to [email protected] ...; and (ii) submit an expression of interest through the PhD in Economics website, mentioning the BECoDe fellowship in your statement of research interests.”
Assets
Compétences en Stata, R ou Python
“Strong skills in Stata, R or Python are required, and experience with lab, field or survey experiments is a plus.”
Watch points
Dates différentes selon le volet
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Dr Kafoutchoni’s reading
The key term here is “expression of interest”: for the PhD track, the application is not just an email, but two aligned submissions, sent by email and through the PhD page, with the same research angle. The postdoctoral role, by contrast, is read through the job market paper and recommendation letters, so the strength of the dossier matters more than the number of documents. If your studies were not completed in Spain, treat the grade equivalency as a prerequisite, not a late add-on. Start with the short version of your project, then send the references and equivalency request without waiting.
Dr Medard Kafoutchoni · PhD in Genetics & Bioinformatics · Scholarship Strategist.
Deadlines
| Intake | Deadline | Status |
|---|---|---|
| 2027-2028 | Candidature via EconJobMarket, entretien en ligne prévu mi-décembre 2026 | Open |
| 2027-2028 | Candidature en deux étapes : (i) email à [email protected]; (ii) soumission via la page « PhD in Economics » (expressions of interest 19 oct - 11 déc 2026) | Open |
Salary and benefits
- Salary20,000 EUR per year
- Living allowanceSalaire brut annuel d'environ 20 000 EUR, contrat de travail incluant prestations de sécurité sociale et couverture sanitaire publique
- Health insuranceInclus dans le contrat de travail (mention : prestations de sécurité sociale et couverture sanitaire publique) pour la PhD Fellowship
Not covered: Salary
Countries covered
No nationality restriction is indicated. The PhD track requires admission to the UB PhD in Economics, and the postdoctoral track is for candidates who already hold a doctorate. The PhD track adds two practical gates: the two PhD references and the grade equivalency declaration if studies were completed outside Spain. The best-aligned profiles have skills in Stata, R, or Python, with field, lab, or survey experience as an advantage.
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- Lettre de motivation / cover letterDemandée pour la candidature postdoctorale via EconJobMarket (cover letter) ; lettre d'intérêt (500 mots max) demandée par email pour la PhD Fellowship
- Curriculum vitae (CV)Demandé pour les deux candidatures
- Trois lettres de recommandationDemandées pour la candidature postdoctorale via EconJobMarket ; le formulaire de références du PhD demande deux références
- Job Market Paper / any other relevant research outputDemandé pour la candidature postdoctorale via EconJobMarket
- Lettre d'intérêt (500 words max)Envoyer par email à [email protected] pour la PhD Fellowship (obligatoire)
- Pièce de travail académique récente (optionnelle)Optionnelle pour la PhD Fellowship (envoyée par email)
- Research interests (one page max)Document requis pour l'expression d'intérêt PhD
- Grade equivalency declaration (si études hors Espagne)Obligatoire pour diplômes obtenus hors d'Espagne, fournie par le ministère espagnol des universités (procédure en ligne)
- Formulaire de références du PhD (deux professeurs)Le PhD exige le contact de deux anciens professeurs via un formulaire de références
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