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Accelerating Asia's Decarbonization Through Trade and Investment Policies University of California San Diego Position overview Position title: Postdoctoral Scholar Employee Salary range: $69,073 - $79,881 Application Window Open date: October 15, 2025 Most recent review date: Wednesday, Dec 17, 2025 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications received after this date will be reviewed by the search committee if the position has not yet been filled.
Final date:
Thursday, Oct 15, 2026 at 11:59pm (Pacific Time) Applications will continue to be accepted until this date, but those received after the review date will only be considered if the position has not yet been filled. Position description The Power Transformation Lab ( https://pwrlab.org/ ) at the University of California San Diego is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Scholar to contribute to a two-year project focused on helping Southeast and South Asian countries balance trade and investment with their decarbonization goals. The successful candidate will work with a team of researchers from the UCSD School of Global Policy and Strategy and Griffith University, and with numerous civil society organizations in the region. The researchers will be fully integrated into the UCSD community, which includes a highly interdisciplinary school of public policy scholars, robust campus units researching power and energy systems, and a world-class think tank studying contemporary China. Research Focus The project aims to identify and promote effective trade and investment policies to accelerate decarbonization.
The research will involve:
Data collection and modeling of trade, Chinese and non-Chinese investments, and localization policies in target geographies, including Indonesia, Vietnam, Thailand, Bangladesh, Pakistan, and India. Collecting and analyzing existing clean energy trade and localization policies in Southeast and South Asia. Exploring the evolution of Chinese investments and alternative investment flows in shifting global value chains (GVCs) and export opportunities. Evaluating and preparing case studies where localization policies have successfully advanced or hindered decarbonization efforts. Proposing policy and investment strategies that balance localization objectives with decarbonization goals. Qualifications Basic qualifications (required at time of application) At the time of application candidates must either have a Ph.D. (or equivalent degree) or be ABD (all but dissertation) in economics, political science, public policy, or a related field. Additional qualifications (required at time of start) Applicants are required to hold a Ph.D. or received a Ph.D. degree by the start of the appointment. Preferred qualifications Background in trade policy and energy economics Prior expertise or knowledge in the regional foci (South Asia, Southeast Asia, China) Application Requirements Document requirements Curriculum Vitae - Your most recently updated C.V. Cover Letter Statement of Research Job Market Paper (Optional) Reference requirements 3-5 required (contact information only) Apply link: https://apol-recruit.ucsd.edu/JPF04380 Help contact: gps-ap@ucsd.edu About UC San Diego The University of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected status under state or federal law. As a university employee, you will be required to comply with all applicable University policies and/or collective bargaining agreements, as may be amended from time to time. Federal, state, or local government directives may impose additional requirements. The University of California prohibits smoking and tobacco use at all of its university-controlled properties. The UC San Diego Annual Security & Fire Safety Report is available online at: https://www.police.ucsd.edu/docs/annualclery.pdf . This report provides crime and fire statistics, as well as institutional policy statements & procedures. Contact the UC San Diego Police Department at (858) 534-4361 if you want to obtain paper copies of this report. As a condition of employment, the finalist will be required to disclose if they are subject to any final administrative or judicial decisions within the last seven years determining that they committed any misconduct, are currently being investigated for misconduct, left a position during an investigation for alleged misconduct, or have filed an appeal with a previous employer. Click for more information on Assembly Bill-810 Click for more information on Senate Bill-791 'Misconduct' means any violation of the policies or laws governing conduct at the applicant's previous place of employment, including, but not limited to, violations of policies or laws prohibiting sexual harassment, sexual assault, or other forms of harassment, discrimination, dishonesty, or unethical conduct, as defined by the employer.
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