PhD student position in Feasible electricity transitions

The successful candidate will work in a new MISTRA research programme on electrification. The aim of the programme is to demonstrate how today’s energy system can be transformed to meet climate targets in a cost-efficient, socially acceptable and feasible way that provides economic benefits with a fair economic distribution in society.

Information about the research
The position on offer will join a team of senior researchers, postdocs and PhD students dedicated to research aimed at identifying and evaluating pathways towards sustainable Swedish and European energy systems. The focus of this position is to identify pathways that are not only cost-efficient but also feasible from a social and political perspective. Techno-economic models developed within the research group will be used as a starting point for the work. The work will further develop and apply these models in order to evaluate pathways for the electricity system which comply with climate targets. The modeling will take into account potential social and political barriers of the pathways by means of cooperation with other research groups, literature reviews and stakeholder workshops. This in order to understand what governs the overall feasibility of the pathways.

Results from the project is intended to support Swedish and European decision makers in understanding barriers and opportunities in the transition of the energy system.

Major responsibilities
Your major responsibilities as a PhD student are to pursue your own doctoral studies. You are expected to develop your own scientific concepts and communicate the results of your research verbally and in writing. The position generally also includes teaching on Chalmers' undergraduate level or performing other duties corresponding to 20 per cent of working hours. You are expected to write a licentiate thesis within 2-3 years and defend your doctoral thesis within 4-5 years.

Qualifications
To qualify for this position, you must have a master's level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education (ECTS) credits in Energy systems engineering, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Civil or Environmental Engineering, Engineering Physics or equivalent. Excellent writing and communication skills in English is required.

Position summary
Full-time temporary employment. The position is limited to a maximum of five years.

Chalmers continuously strives to be an attractive employer. Equality and diversity are substantial foundations in all activities at Chalmers.

Our offer to you
Chalmers offers a cultivating and inspiring working environment in the dynamic city of Gothenburg. 
Read more about working at Chalmers and our benefits for employees.

Application procedure
The application should be marked with Ref 20210160 and written in English. The application should be sent electronically and be attached as pdf-files, as below:

CV: (Please name the document: CV, Family name, Ref. number)
• CV
• Other, for example previous employments or leadership qualifications and positions of trust.
• Two references that we can contact.

Personal letter: (Please name the document as: Personal letter, Family name, Ref. number)
1-3 pages where you:
• Introduce yourself
• Describe your previous experience of relevance for the position (e.g. education, thesis work and, if applicable, any other research activities)
• Describe your future goals and why you are interested in the position

Other documents:
• Copies of bachelor and/or master’s thesis.
• Attested copies and transcripts of completed education, grades and other certificates, e.g. TOEFL test results.

Please use the button at the foot of the page to reach the application form. The files may be compressed (zipped).

Application deadline: 5 May, 2021

For questions, please contact:
Assistant Professor Lisa Göransson, Division of Energy Technology
E-mail: lisa.goransson@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 7721452

Professor Filip Johnsson, Division of Energy Technology
E-mail: filip.johnsson@chalmers.se
Phone: +46 31 7721449

Information about the department
The Department of Space, Earth and Environment contains five divisions, with research and education spanning from global challenges related to sustainability and energy supply to astronomy and space sciences. The department is host to two major infrastructures, Onsala Space Observatory and Chalmers Power Central, and consists of about 250 employees.

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