CPB is looking for (senior) researchers with housing market or climate expertise

CPB is looking for (senior) researchers with housing market or climate expertise

Working together to produce economic analyses and projections as a basis for better informed government policy.

What will be your role as an employee?

CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis is seeking to employ two researchers or senior researchers, one for its build environment programme and one for its climate programme. Do you enjoy exploring issues relating to the housing market, such as how the Affordable Rent Act affects investment in rental housing and the price of owner-occupied homes? Have you ever stopped to consider why the Netherlands has a relatively large public housing sector for the provision of affordable housing? Or do you find fulfilment in researching climate issues, such as the factors that influence household purchasing decisions on electric cars, heat pumps and solar panels? Have you ever wondered how the fiscal measure on net metering impacts the purchasing power of various households? Or what implications climate policy holds for the earning potential of the industrial sector?

If you welcome the chance to explore such questions using microeconomic data from the housing sector, households and businesses, and have experience of working with empirical methods, you could be a valuable addition to our team!

We are looking for two new members of staff, one with research experience in the housing market and the other in the field of climate. Both roles offer the opportunity to carry out independent research, initiate new research, actively maintain a network within policy and science, and represent CPB externally. If you are a senior researcher, we also expect you to have what it takes to take the lead in research projects and publish in scientific journals.

You will join a dedicated team of highly skilled professionals working on economic projections and policy-relevant economic research. You will quantify and analyse the socio-economic effects of policy options and make a valuable contribution to maintaining and improving CPB’s models. In doing so, you will work at the interface of economic research and policy, answer questions from external parties and interact with both policymakers and the academic world.

Who we are looking for 

·        You are a university graduate, preferably with a Master’s degree in economics or econometrics or a Master of Research (MRes) degree. A PhD and/or relevant work experience are a plus.

·        As a researcher, you should have clear affinity with the topic – climate or housing market – for which you are applying. In addition, a senior researcher is expected to have demonstrable knowledge of the relevant theme.

·        You are experienced in quantitative analysis based on micro-data, including the use of Stata, R, Matlab and/or Python.

·        You have demonstrable affinity with both policy analysis and quantitative economic analyses.

·        You are a team player who actively and enthusiastically exchanges knowledge, information and ideas with others.

·        You possess strongly developed analytical skills and the ability to present new solutions, ideas and unexpected perspectives.

·        You are skilled in forming an opinion based on relevant argumentation and arriving at a considered judgement.

·        You are able to explain complex issues clearly and win others over to an idea with appealing arguments.

·        You are results-oriented and able to meet deadlines.

·        If you are not a Dutch speaker but meet the job requirements and are willing to learn the necessary Dutch language skills (both written and spoken), you are also welcome to apply. Dutch is our working language and we will actively support you in your efforts to master the language.

Who we are

CPB Netherlands Bureau for Economic Policy Analysis provides economic analyses and projections as a basis for better informed government policy. As an independent research institute, CPB translates scientific insights into practical policy in the Netherlands. From an organisational perspective, CPB forms part of the Ministry of Economic Affairs but operates as an independent research institute.

What we have to offer

In addition to work that is intrinsically fascinating and directly relevant to society, we offer:

• A professional working environment with excellent opportunities for training and career advancement.
• An informal and pleasant work atmosphere. 
• The chance to work with a team of highly skilled professionals.
• Participation in activities outside work, such as those organised by Young CPB and our diversity network.

Our terms of employment

• A 36-hour working week with a flexible schedule (in consultation with your supervisor/manager).
• Outstanding training facilities. 
• A three-year contract. After two years, we will tell you whether or not your appointment will be converted into a permanent contract. 
• CPB greatly values personal development and will agree a learning and development pathway with you during your first two years of employment.
• Senior employees are classified in pay grades 12 to 13 of the collective labour agreement for government employees (https://www.caorijk.nl).
• An individual choice budget (IKB) gives you additional flexibility with regard to 16.5% of your gross annual salary, including the opportunity for added leave. 
• Good hybrid work facilities.

Are you interested in one of these positions?

For more information about working at CPB and/or the vacancy, call or email: Rob Aalbers, head of the Climate and Built Environment sector, R.F.T.Aalbers@cpb.nl, 06-21704716.

The application process

Send us your cover letter, curriculum vitae and a copy of your graduate/postgraduate qualifications with transcript no later than January 29th, 2025. In your letter, clearly describe your motivation. Preferably using examples, explain which of the requirements you meet and which you are keen to develop. Submit your application here: https://cpb.onlinevacatures.nl/en/job/338804/apply

CPB aspires to be an employer that every employee, regardless of age, gender, orientation, ethnicity and disability, would want to work for. Working on socially relevant issues in diverse teams not only makes us more effective and innovative, but also makes our work more enjoyable. At CPB, we are proud to have a diversity network that seeks to promote diversity in the broadest sense of the word. They are committed to creating and maintaining an inclusive workplace where collaboration, attention to the individual and development opportunities are paramount. The network holds a series of events each year, not least on National Women’s Day and during Diversity Week.

CPB will only use your personal data to process your application. In some cases, we may also view data from public sources, such as social media, as part of our application procedures. For example, we may consult your profile on LinkedIn.