Wenjun Wang

Wenjun Wang

Postdoctoral Position Available in Environmental Economics

The Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change Thrust at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (Guangzhou) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher position at the intersection of environmental economics and empirical industrial organization. This two-year appointment offers a unique opportunity to conduct cutting-edge research on the solar energy market within an excellent academic environment.

About the Position: The successful candidate will work closely with Professors Wenjun Wang and Sébastien Houde. The research employs structural econometric modeling to investigate how market structures and frictions shape the adoption and diffusion of residential solar photovoltaics, with direct implications for energy and environmental policy design.

Research Team:

Prof. Wenjun Wang

Assistant Professor, Carbon Neutrality and Climate Change Thrust, HKUST(GZ)

Prof. Sébastien Houde

Associate Professor of Environmental Economics, HEC Lausanne, University of Lausanne

Key Responsibilities:

  1. Develop and estimate random-coefficient discrete choice models (static and dynamic) using detailed, disaggregated data on solar installations.
  2. Analyze the role of market structure and friction in the residential solar market and assess their implications for energy demand and social welfare distribution.
  3. Design and conduct policy simulations to evaluate the heterogeneous impacts of economic shocks, such as trade tariffs.

Required Qualifications:

  1. A Ph.D. in Economics or a closely related field completed by the appointment start date.
  2. Demonstrated expertise in building and estimating structural models (BLP-type, static/dynamic). Experience in environmental industrial organization is highly desirable.
  3. Advanced programming proficiency in Stata and MATLAB.

What We Offer:

  1. Two-year appointment with a highly competitive compensation and benefits package, including: (1) A comprehensive annual salary of 200,000-480,000 RMB ($28,571–$68,571 USD) provided by the Principal Investigator; (2) A government-funded living allowance of up to 700,000 RMB ($100,000 USD); (3) A government-funded research grant of up to 200,000 RMB ($28,571 USD); (4) Full social insurance and housing provident fund contributions.

  2. Additional Support & Opportunities: (1) Eligibility to apply for an academic talent subsidy of 120,000 RMB ($17,143 USD); (2) Active support in applying for research grants at various levels during the appointment; (3) Postdoctoral researchers who remain in Guangdong for work after their term may apply for a settlement allowance of up to 700,000 RMB ($100,000 USD); (4) Assistance in applying for municipal and district-level talent titles and associated benefits; (5) An excellent research environment with opportunities for international collaboration and academic exchange.

Application Instructions:

To apply or inquire about the position, please email Prof. Wenjun Wang at wenjunwang@hkust-gz.edu.cn. Applications must include a CV and their job market paper, with the email subject line formatted as: “Postdoc Application – [Your Name]”. Review of applications will commence immediately and will continue until the position is filled.