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We are currently advertising for the following posts at the Grantham Research Institute:

Senior Policy Fellow (Global Impact Group)
Policy Fellow (Global Impact Group)
Policy Analyst (Global Impact Group)
Policy Analyst (Just Transition Finance Lab – Financial Sector)
Policy Fellow (Monetary and Financial Markets)
Research Officer (Adaptation Finance and Nature)

Senior Policy Fellow (Global Impact Group)

Salary from £62,495 to £72,152 p.a. inclusive with potential to progress to £79,809 inclusive of London allowance.
This is a fixed term appointment for 3 years

This role will work jointly between the Global School of Sustainability and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment. It offers an exciting opportunity to lead the Secretariat for the Global Impact Group, supporting high-level international policymaking on sustainable growth and development, shaping global agendas on climate, energy, and resilience.

The Senior Policy Fellow will develop and implement strategies that inform global policymaking on sustainable growth and development. The role involves managing key work programmes, engaging with high-level decision-makers, and coordinating impactful research and policy initiatives across both institutions.

Candidates should have a PHD or equivalent experience in economics or a related field by the post start date and a detailed knowledge and understanding of issues relating to climate, energy, economics, and development. Extensive experience of working with or within policy institutions at the highest levels on issues relating to climate, energy, economics, and development. Experience of engaging with high-level international decision-making networks. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in English, with the ability to communicate technical issues to non-technical audiences.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 May 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Policy Fellow (Global Impact Group)

Salary is from £53, 204 to £61,301pa inclusive with potential to progress to £68,119pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment for 3 years, with potential to extend subject to funding

This post, based in the Global School of Sustainability and working closely with the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, offers an exciting opportunity to support the Global Impact Group, chaired by Professor Lord Nicolas Stern. The role focuses on conducting high-quality policy analysis and engagement to inform global decision-making on climate, energy, and sustainable development.

Launched in January 2025, the Global School will become a centre of expertise, informing policy, helping to rapidly and equitably create the economic growth, social inclusion and environmental protections crucial to ensuring a sustainable future, while convening global experts and training the future generation of leaders. It builds on and complements further the pathbreaking work of the Grantham Research Institute for Climate Change and the Environment and existing outstanding contributions from academic departments and researchers across LSE. The Global Impact Group draws in external expertise to support real world impact. It will partner with key international financial institutions, governments and private sector stakeholders to help drive investment and finance for a sustainable future.

The Policy Fellow will conduct rigorous, policy-oriented analysis and engagement, collaborating with the Global School of Sustainability and the Grantham Research Institute to support the Global Impact Group’s strategic initiatives. The role involves producing high-quality research outputs, coordinating key events, and engaging with senior decision-makers to inform global policy on climate, energy, and sustainable development.

Candidates should have detailed knowledge and understanding of climate change, energy, economic and development policies, particularly in emerging market and developing countries. Experience in conducting user-oriented analysis and engaging with decision-makers in the public, private and third sectors. Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, in English with the ability to communicate technical issues to a non-technical audience with an ability to work with others at all levels of seniority.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 May 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Policy Analyst (Global Impact Group)

Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance.
This is an open ended subject to funding contract for 3 years.

This joint post between the Global School of Sustainability and the Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment offers an exciting opportunity to support the Global Impact Group. The role focuses on conducting high-quality policy analysis and engagement to inform global decision-making on climate, energy, and sustainable development.

The Policy Analyst will conduct data-driven research and policy analysis, working closely with the Global School of Sustainability and the Grantham Research Institute to support the Global Impact Group’s initiatives on climate, energy, and sustainable development. The role involves preparing high-quality reports, analysing large datasets, and engaging with key stakeholders to inform global policymaking and drive impactful discussions.

The successful candidate should have a master’s degree in finance, economics, climate science, climate policymaking, climate economics or a closely related field by the post start date. They will also have excellent economic analysis skills and experience of analysing large datasets. Knowledge and experience across a range of climate change-related disciplines, particularly climate change economics and policy. Experience of drafting reports and editing. Ability to communicate complex ideas and technical issues to a range of different non-technical audiences.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 18 May 2025 23.59 (UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Policy Analyst (Just Transition Finance Lab – Financial Sector)

Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance.
This post is a fixed term appointment until 31 December 2026, with a possibility of extension subject to funding

The Just Transition Finance Lab at the Grantham Research Institute (GRI) on Climate Change and the Environment is a centre for experimentation and excellence in the financial solutions needed for a just transition to a net zero and nature positive economy. The Lab seeks to appoint two Policy Analysts to contribute to its research and engagement programmes focused on enabling the just transition through finance.

We are seeking up to two policy analysts to work closely with the team to support the design of practical solutions to financing the just transition across the Labs. The post holder(s) will conduct research and develop policy-oriented analysis on financing a just transition to a net zero and climate resilient economy, contributing to the publications of policy reports, briefing papers and blogs, with a possibility of other work on transition finance. They will also focus on the identification of emerging good practice in just transitions and facilitate the build of a robust evidence database.

Candidates will hold a master’s degree in finance, economics, climate science, climate policymaking, climate economics or a related subject, with experience and understanding of the financial sector and climate issues in applied research and policy analysis including writing for and engaging with financial sector actors. In addition, the post holder(s) will have excellent and demonstrable interest and understanding of the just transition as it pertains to the financial sector. They will have strong analytical skills with the ability to produce high-quality policy analysis in a timely manner, including ability to analyse and research complex ideas and execute qualitative and quantitative research techniques.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, excellent training and development opportunities.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 11 May 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Policy Fellow (Monetary and Financial Markets)

Salary from £53,204 to £61,301 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £68,119 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a fixed term appointment until 31 May 2027.

The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment (the Institute) within the LSE brings together international expertise from a wide range of disciplines, including economics, finance, geography, the environment, international development and the political economy. The Institute established a new Centre for Economic Transition Expertise (CETEx), focusing on leveraging, strengthening and amplifying research, and developing well targeted policy analysis and other outputs, by convening policymakers, and by providing technical support, assistance and capacity-building. CETEx will support the reforms necessary to deliver sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies and financial systems across Europe. We seek to appoint an experienced Policy Fellow to co-lead programmes and projects on the role of monetary and financial market (MFM) authorities (e.g., central banks, supervisors, financial market regulators and standard setters) in addressing environmental risks and supporting reforms.

The Policy Fellow will provide policymakers with a tailored evidence base, technical implementation guidance and the policy narratives to implement far-reaching reforms to deliver sustainable, inclusive and resilient economies and financial systems across Europe. They will conduct rigorous research and policy analysis and develop policy proposals to inform the decisions of MFM authorities, and related climate and environmental policy questions, with application to central banking, financial supervision, financial market regulation and standards in the European context. They will prepare and contribute to high-quality research-based policy reports, briefing papers, and presentations on the role of central banks and supervisors in the economic transition, and independently lead development of related outputs, and build and maintain relationships particularly among a strong network of European climate policy contacts in the public, private, and third sectors.

Candidates will have a master’s degree in environmental economics/policy, sustainable finance, economics, finance, management, law or a closely related field. Candidates should also have strong knowledge of the field of monetary and financial markets and related climate and environmental policy questions, with application to central banking, financial supervision, financial market regulation and standards in the European context, as well as experience of directly engaging with or working within monetary and financial market authorities in Europe or overseas on issues relating to environmental degradation and economic transition. Candidates will also have a strong publication track record of policy and research publications, or professional experience developing policies and implementation guidance, on the role of monetary and financial markets authorities in the context of environmental degradation and economic transition.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

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The closing date for receipt of applications is 11 May 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

Research Officer (Adaptation Finance and Nature)

Salary from £42,679 to £51,000 pa inclusive with potential to progress to £54,730 pa inclusive of London allowance
This is a full-time, fixed-term appointment for 18 months

The Grantham Research Institute on Climate Change and the Environment, based at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), is a world-leading centre for research and policy on climate change and global environmental challenges. It brings together international expertise from across LSE and beyond, including economics, finance, geography, environmental science, law, international relations, development, and political science.

We are seeking a highly skilled and motivated Research Officer to join two ongoing projects at the Institute. The first project is NATURANCE, a Horizon Europe project examining the technical, financial, and operational feasibility of solutions that integrate disaster risk financing with Nature-based Solutions investments. This project is a collaboration among a transdisciplinary consortium of partners and will run until March 2026. The second project is LSE’s contribution to the Zurich Climate Resilience Alliance program, a multi-sectoral partnership focused on developing practical solutions to help communities in both developed and developing countries strengthen their climate resilience. Nature-based solutions and finance are key themes of this initiative.

The postholder will contribute to research, capacity building and policy influencing in these projects exploring the interlinkages between finance and nature-based solutions in addressing climate risks. This includes enabling and mobilising finance and investment for nature-based solutions in both the Global North and Global South. Additionally, they will facilitate knowledge exchange between the two projects and contribute to the Institute’s growing body of work on adaptation finance.

The appointee will play a central role in delivering high-quality research and impact-driven policy outputs, alongside dissemination and engagement activities. They will collaborate closely with Dr. Swenja Surminski, Anna Beswick, and Dr. Sara Mehryar and collaborate with projects’ partners and GRI’s adaptation research team.

Candidates must have a PhD or equivalent work experience in a relevant field, such as sustainable finance, climate change adaptation, economics, environmental management, human or physical geography, or closely related fields. Research experience in nature-based solutions for climate risk and/or adaptation finance is required.

They should excellent analytical skills, with the ability to produce rigorous high-quality research and analysis in a timely manner, excellent organisational skills with the ability to streamline project components, and ability to initiate projects and take a leadership role in delivering tasks effectively.

This is a full-time, fixed-term position for 18 months. The selected candidate is expected to start as soon as possible.

We offer an occupational pension scheme, generous annual leave, hybrid working, and excellent training and development opportunities.

Interested in applying?

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The closing date for receipt of applications is Sunday 20 April 2025 (23.59 UK time). Regrettably, we are unable to accept any late applications.

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