Would you like to do research that helps accelerate the energy transition? We offer 2 fully funded 4-year PhD positions on the research team of the ERC project FAST: Fostering social tipping dynamics to accelerate sustainability transitions.
Position
PhD-student
Irène Curie Fellowship
No
Department(s)
Industrial Engineering and Innovation Sciences
FTE
1,0
Date off
30/04/2023
Reference number
V39.6437
Job descriptionSocial tipping dynamics in energy transitions occur when a small change or intervention has a large effect on emission reductions. Tipping occurs for example when clean technologies such as electric vehicle become cheaper than fossil fuel cars or when more sustainable behaviors such as energy saving or cycling become the norm. The FAST project aims to explain and model social tipping dynamics and interventions in energy transitions. Understanding and mobilizing social tipping dynamics is crucial to accelerate the energy transition.
As a PhD student, you will do empirical research into social tipping dynamics using qualitative and quantitative research approaches, looking into technology-driven solutions as well as socio-economic and behavioral drivers for the energy transition. You will join a young and vibrant multidisciplinary team working on accelerating sustainability transitions and will participate in PhD training and project workshops. You will be part of a larger group of PhD students that work on similar topics (have a look at the NEON project and the TIS website for an impression).
Job requirementsWe look for highly motivated candidates that
A meaningful job in a dynamic and ambitious university, in an interdisciplinary setting and within an international network. You will work on a beautiful, green campus within walking distance of the central train station. In addition, we offer you:
About us
Eindhoven University of Technology is an internationally top-ranking university in the Netherlands that combines scientific curiosity with a hands- on attitude. Our spirit of collaboration translates into an open culture and a top-five position in collaborating with advanced industries. Fundamental knowledge enables us to design solutions for the highly complex problems of today and tomorrow.
Information
Do you recognize yourself in this profile and would you like to know more? Please contact the hiring manager prof. Floor Alkemade, f.alkemadeattue.nl.
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Application
Candidates should submit their applications through the TU/e application platform. The application must include the following documents in English (please note that a maximum of 5 documents of 2 MB each can be uploaded):
Deadline for application is 1 May 2023, but we will close the vacancy as soon as suitable candidates are found. The envisioned starting date is September 2023.