Climate Scenario Research Engineer

Title: Climate Scenario Research Engineer

One Job Vacancy

Location: Nice (France) or London (UK)

Overview

Join an innovative climate finance research institute dedicated to advancing the understanding and application of climate risk in macroeconomic scenario analysis and across the financial sector. As part of the Climate Scenario Team, the Climate Scenario Research Engineer will contribute to the development of innovative, scientifically grounded frameworks that extend and enhance existing climate scenario models.

Role

As a Climate Scenario Research Engineer, you will integrate state-of-the-art macroeconomic modeling with the latest insights in climate risk assessment.

You will play a key role in extending climate scenario frameworks —such as those developed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, the Network for the Greening of the Financial Sector, or private entities such as Oxford Economics —with innovative features that directly address the pressing needs of financial sector actors.

This role involves both the refinement of existing (integrated) climate scenarios and the exploration and creation of original ones, with a focus on:

• Improving the narrative and quantification of severe climate risk.
• Enhancing sectoral granularity to better characterize both transition and physical risks.

Responsibilities

• Conduct advanced macroeconomic research on existing climate scenario frameworks.
• Refine methods for quantifying the impacts of both transition and physical risks, including projections of country-level GDP and sector-level GVA accounting for those risks.
• Develop new scenarios with a focus on: (1) improving the severe climate narrative, (2) incorporating joint distribution of quantities such as temperature and economic outcomes, (3) increasing sectoral resolution to better inform asset-level risk assessment. 
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to create innovative tools and models that advance the practical application of climate risk assessment.
• Engage with industry and financial sector stakeholders to ensure research outputs are aligned with industry needs and regulatory expectations.
• Publish high-impact research in peer-reviewed scientific journals and represent the institute at conferences, workshops, and professional forums.
• Stay informed with evolving climate policies, technological advancements, and market developments, especially as they relate to climate scenario frameworks used in finance.

Requirements

• PhD in macroeconomics, finance, climate economics, or a closely related discipline.
• It is necessary to have a strong understanding of existing climate risk frameworks (e.g., IPCC, NGFS, Oxford Economics) and their underlying macroeconomic structures (IAMs, climate emulators, damage functions).
• Familiarity with different dimensions of uncertainty, including: model uncertainty (e.g., across climate models), structural uncertainty (e.g., long-run economic growth), and policy uncertainty (e.g., gap between stated policies and observed actions).
• Advanced proficiency in quantitative methods and modelling tools (e.g., Python), with experience in collaborative environments (e.g., Github)
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary settings. Strong problem-solving and communication skills.
• Experience in presenting complex findings to technical and non-technical audiences, particularly private-sector stakeholders (e.g., asset managers) seeking to integrate climate risk into decision-making.
• Keenness to develop practical applications of scientific research.
• Familiarity with the financial sector, including climate-related disclosures, regulatory frameworks, and market-based climate incentives, is a plus.

About EDHEC Climate Institute

Institutional context

Operating from campuses in Lille, Nice, Paris, London and Singapore, EDHEC Business School is ranked in the top ten European business schools. With more than 110 nationalities represented in its student body, some 50,000 alumni in 130 countries, and learning partnerships with 290 institutions worldwide, it is truly international.

EDHEC Business School has been recognized for over 20 years for its expertise in finance. Its approach to climate finance is founded on a commitment to equipping finance professionals and decision-makers with the insights, tools, and solutions necessary to navigate the challenges and opportunities presented by climate change. EDHEC has developed a significant research capacity on the financial measurement of climate risk, which relies on the best researchers in climate finance, and brings together experts in climate risks as well as in quantitative analysis.

The DNA of EDHEC's work has also resided, since its origin, in the ability to generate business ventures, by encouraging spin-offs based on the research work of its teams. EDHEC is currently involved in 3 ventures: Scientific Portfolio, Scientific Infra and Private Assets, and the soon-to-launch Scientific Climate Ratings.

Mission and ambitions

The EDHEC Climate Institute (ECI) supports finance professionals and decision-makers in navigating the challenges of climate change through cutting-edge research and practical tools. Our work focuses on six key areas: Physical Risks, Transition Risks, Resilience & Transition Technologies, Climate Scenarios, Green Assets, and Climate Regulation & Policies.

With a strong track record in climate finance, ECI develops innovative approaches to physical and transition risks—particularly Scope 3 emissions, consumer behavior, and emerging technologies. We also provide independent insights into how climate change impacts asset pricing and investment strategy.

Finally, the institute has also developed an expertise in physical risks, developing proprietary research frameworks and innovative approaches to serve the scientific and commercial needs of the EDHEC-ventures mentioned above.

Through close collaboration with academia, industry, and public stakeholders, ECI fosters targeted partnerships to accelerate the transition to a low-emission, climate-resilient economy.

Attractive salary and bonus, healthcare and pension plan coverage. The salary will be determined according to the candidate's qualifications and experience.

To apply, please send your CV (pdf format).