Postdoctoral

Program

www.kapsarc.org
King Abdullah Petroleum Studies and Research Center (KAPSARC) is an
advisory think tank working in the areas of energy economics and sustainability
providing services to entities and authorities in the Saudi energy sector.

Based in Riyadh, we conduct applied research addressing domestic and global

energy challenges. We develop modeling and empirical policy analyses. Our work
is published in peer-reviewed journals and supports advisory projects with the
Saudi energy sector.

Vision: To be a leading think tank in Mission: To advance Saudi Arabia’s

energy economics and sustainability. energy sector and inform global policies
through evidence-based advice and applied
research.

The Postdoctoral Program is an exceptional opportunity to engage in cutting-edge

research and foster interdisciplinary collaboration in the dynamic field of energy
economics, policy, and sustainability.

As a member of the Program, you will have the privilege to delve deep into
energy markets, evaluate the efficacy of policy interventions, or actively
contribute to the development of economic models that pave the way for a
sustainable future (or even build a model entirely by yourself)! Through hands-on
engagement with real-world projects, you will work alongside esteemed scholars
and industry experts, benefiting from their expertise and expanding your own
intellectual horizons.
 Criteria

• Applicants should have recently obtained or be close to obtaining a Ph.D. in Energy Economics, Public
Policy, Sustainability, Environmental Science, Engineering, or related fields.

• Strong knowledge in one or more of KAPSARC’s areas of research including energy policy, oil and gas
markets, economics, renewables, transportation, climate, and sustainability.

• Demonstrated expertise in independent research, quantitative methods, qualitative methods, hybrid

methods, and/or relevant software tools and datasets.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for effective collaboration within a multidisciplinary team.

Benefits

• Two-year contract
• Monthly basic allowance 22,000 SAR
• Transportation allowance 2,200 SAR
• Children education allowance 120,000 SAR
• Furnished housing or housing allowances as per KAPSARC’s policy
• Medical insurance for postdoctoral researcher and their family (spouse and children)
• 24 vacation days annually
• Conference and travel opportunities
• Relocation assistance 10,000 SAR for international students, or 5,000 SAR within Saudi Arabia
 Knowledge & Analysis
Choose your research program from our five distinguished programs:

s The Utility and Renewables program conducts thorough

technoeconomic studies in the areas of power utilities, electricity
policy and regulation, and renewables, to understand the current
and future challenges facing this sector. The team also covers other
topics and their interlinkages to the power sector including
materials needed for the transition, hydrogen, carbon capture, and
digitalization.

The Oil and Gas program assesses the challenges and opportunities
for oil and gas today and in the future. Focus areas include crude oil,
natural gas, refining and petrochemicals, and energy security. The
program covers long-term issues like the role of O&G in the energy
transition, but also current topics like the short-term oil markets.
Economic and policy recommendations are provided through
informed research output.

The Energy Macro and Microeconomics program analyzes the

interactions between energy and economic policies in the context
of the global and domestic energy transitions. The program’s
projects tackle policy questions using innovative quantitative
methods and rigorous economic reasoning. The program develops
models that help assess energy, industrial and macroeconomic
policies that support economic diversification and resilience in
energy-exporting countries.

The Transport and Urban Infrastructure program focuses on

studying and analyzing energy transition in transport and urban
infrastructure using both spatial and non-spatial transport demand
modeling tools to support applied research and journal publications.
The program investigates the impact of global and domestic
policies, new technologies and consumer preferences on different
sectors of transport like the road, rail, maritime and aviation.
Additionally, the program studies urban polices and projects to
assess the potential of sustainable and efficient energy transition
pathways for cities in Saudi Arabia.

The Climate and Sustainability program focuses on conducting

research and analysis at the intersection of energy, climate change,
policy, and technology. The program aims to develop and utilize
various analytic modeling tools and methods to better understand
the economic implications of climate change mitigation policies and
measures and the different pathways for achieving climate goals.

To learn more about the Postdoctoral Program and submit an application, please visit
www.kapsarc.org or email us at recruitment@kapsarc.org