PhD/Post-doc position in Energy use patterns of Swedish households

at  Chalmers

We offer an exciting opportunity to dive into research at the crossroads of energy system transformation, human behavior, and just transitions. You’ll work with experienced scholars and access networks that span both academia and industry, focusing on an area central to current political and societal debates.

ABOUT THE PROJECT

We are seeking a PhD or Postdoc to join a project studying energy use patterns in Swedish households. This project is part of Resistance and Power: Smart Grids for the Many People, funded by the Kamprad Family Foundation (smartgridsforthemany.se/en). Positioned within innovation and sustainability transition research, the project explores the diversity of energy users in Sweden, examining their behaviors, attitudes, and participation in energy systems. We will develop and distribute a survey to Swedish households, addressing issues such as energy poverty and prosumer involvement in flexibility markets.

QUALIFICATIONS

PhD-position:

• To qualify as a PhD student, you must have a master’s level degree corresponding to at least 240 higher education credits in a relevant field.
• You have a background in engineering with experience in social science, or you are a social scientist skilled in quantitative analysis.

Post-doc position:

• To qualify for the position of postdoc, you must hold a doctoral degree awarded no more than three years prior to the application deadline in a relevant field.
• You are expected to be somewhat accustomed to teaching, and to demonstrate good potential within research and education.
• The date shown in your doctoral degree certificate is the date we use, as this is the date you have met all requirements for the doctoral degree. Exceptions from the 3-year limit can be made for longer periods resulting from parental leave, sick leave or military service.

For both positions:

• You are a motivated, self-directed learner with a critical mindset and a strong interest in sustainability.
• Proficiency in written and spoken Swedish and English is required.

• PhD Candidates will conduct research in innovation and transition studies, complete doctoral coursework, and engage in teaching and conferences. The position typically lasts five years, including teaching duties. Your major responsibilities 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. Read more about doctoral studies at Chalmers here.
• Postdoctoral Researchers will have similar research responsibilities, with fewer teaching duties and no coursework. Your major responsibility as postdoc is to perform your own research in a research group. The position may also include supervising master’s and/or PhD students to a certain extent.The postdoc position lasts three years.
  Both roles offer opportunities to publish, gain teaching experience, and expand your academic network.