Professor of Carbonomics

Location: Cavendish Building, Derby, DE1 1DZ

Are you ready to shape the future of sustainable economics at the highest level? We are proud to offer a unique and prestigious opportunity for an outstanding academic leader to become the University’s Founding Professor of Carbonomics - a world-first role at the intersection of academia, industry, and sustainability.

This strategic appointment represents a bold step in our commitment to Better Business, Better Society, Better Future. It offers an opportunity to create cutting-edge research at the nexus of global finance, environmental risk management, and policy reform - supporting transition strategies that are financially viable, scalable, and societally impactful.

Why This Role Matters 

Industry Impact - You’ll lead a pioneering research programme designed in collaboration with Intercontinental Exchange, an international market leader in financial markets - shaping world-changing, impactful practices across sectors with scalable, actionable insights that reflect real business needs now and in the future.

Research Excellence - Believed to be the first professorial role in Carbonomics globally, this appointment will place you at the forefront of an emerging discipline, positioning the University of Derby as an international hub for research innovation in carbon economics and green finance.

Social Purpose - As a civic institution committed to social mobility and public good, your work will extend beyond the academic realm, helping bridge the gap between environmental economics, regulation, and capital markets - contributing to policy dialogues, guiding investor strategies, and creating financial solutions that support a just transition. 

Innovation and Research at the University of Derby - At the University of Derby, our research is driven by purpose and impact. We are dedicated to tackling real-world challenges through innovation, and our work is structured around six cross-University Academic Research themes that align with critical local and global priorities.

The Professor of Carbonomics will play a pivotal role within this ecosystem and will establish the cutting-edge Institute of Carbonomics - a ground-breaking research centre spanning both our Zero Carbon Research Theme, and our Business, Economic and Social Policy Research Theme. This cross-disciplinary environment provides a dynamic platform for collaboration, creativity, and meaningful change. 

About You

We’re looking for a visionary academic with a track record in sustainability, financial markets, carbon economics, or a closely aligned field. You’ll have the leadership to build cross-sector collaborations, the academic credibility to elevate our global profile, and the passion to turn research into impact.

The successful candidate will demonstrate the depth and breadth of knowledge required to advance research and innovation in this evolving field. You will have a proven record of research excellence, evidenced by high-quality outputs in leading international journals and conferences, alongside clear evidence of international recognition.

Key Contact

For further information and informal enquiries regarding the role, please contact Alex Charles, Interim Head of International Derby Business School via a.charles@derby.ac.uk 

For enquiries regarding your application and for sponsorship eligibility, please contact the recruitment team via recruitment@derby.ac.uk

For more information and to apply on-line, please click the above “Apply” button.

Advert Closes: Wednesday 03 December 2025

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