Future Needs | Careers Internal – Researcher in Transport or Regional/Spatial Economics

Researcher in Transport or Regional/Spatial Economics

What are you going to do?

This is a full-time hybrid role for a Lead Research Economist at Future Needs. The Lead Research Economist will be responsible for leading a team of researchers working in EU research projects, defining the economic research methodology for our work in EU research projects, while also conducting economic research and applying statistical methods first-hand. This position will lead and direct analyses for research studies relating to spatial economics with applications in aviation policy and health applications. The Researcher will apply skills in research design and statistical methods to offer solutions to complex policy issues for government and non-government clients. Work from home: 60%, Work from office: 20%, Travel: 20%.

Key responsibilities:

Lead and implement research in EU-funded research projects
Co-author high-impact publications, policy documents, and research reports
Participate in international conferences
Develop research proposals
Collaborate with partners from various backgrounds (researchers; policymakers; civil society; private sector) and geographical locations

Qualifications

Master’s or Ph.D. in Economics, Econometrics, Spatial or Regional Economics, Economic Geography, Logistics, Statistics, Business or related field
Fluent in English (speaking, writing – including academic writing)
Experience in drafting academic papers
Experience working on research projects (e.g. Horizon EU projects)
Track record in conducting Impact Assesment studies
Track record in conducting Willingness-to-Pay surveys
Experience in business model innovation
Experience in coductinc economic analysis preferably in the fields of spatial economics and/or transport economics
Experience in cost and pricing analysis

How to apply?

Please apply by sending us to info@futureneeds.eu:

1. Your CV in English

2. Your portfolio with relevant publications, activities and/or deliverables you authored and a list of projects you worked in.

If you have any questions, please contact us. We will get back to you as soon as possible.

We offer

Work from home
A growing, ambitious, and diverse team
A leading position in a fast-growing international professional services company with flat hierarchies;
A professional and dynamic working environment that values independence, entrepreneurship, and self-development;
Opportunities to work on large, complex, long-term projects which make impacts at the local, national and global levels;
Engagement with a strong global network of experts enabling you to work and learn alongside leading industry professionals;
A competitive salary with excellent secondary conditions
Active support for training and career development

At Future Needs, we value bringing together individuals from diverse backgrounds. As an equal opportunity employer we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, age, sex (including pregnancy), physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status or any other legally protected characteristic.