PhD Scholarship: Strategies for energy system transformation

The Chair of Sustainability and Transformation Research analyses transformation processes and strategies, especially towards a sustainable energy system, at the interface between academic and applied transformation research.

We invite applications for a 3-year PhD scholarship, with an evaluation after 1 year, 1300 Euros per month plus child allowance

Start date: as soon as possible

The following paper provides an overview of the work within which the PhD will be located: https://www.researchgate.net/publication/357932858_The_third_phase_of_the_energy_transition

Requirements

• University degree in social sciences, economics or other energy related degrees, with above-average grades
• Knowledge of energy systems and energy policy
• Knowledge of transformation research
• Knowledge of mixed methods and practical experience with empirical research work are an asset, but no requirement
• Very good knowledge of written and spoken English

Application documents

• Letter of motivation (one page): Please sketch out how you would like to contribute to the research described in the above paper and state with which research methods you are familiar with.
• Curriculum vitae with presentation of previous academic work and supporting evidence for the above requirements
• Copies of certificates

For this scholarship, we are particularly pleased to receive applications from women. 

Please send your application in electronic form to:

Albert-Ludwigs-Universität Freiburg
Faculty of Environment and Natural Resources
Prof. Dr. Dierk Bauknecht  

dierk.bauknecht@sustainability-transitions.uni-freiburg.de

For further information, please contact Prof. Dr. Dierk Bauknecht.