KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm is the largest and oldest technical university in Sweden. No less than one-third of Swedens technical research and engineering education capacity at university level is provided by KTH. Education and research spans from natural sciences to all branches of engineering and includes Architecture, Industrial Management and Urban Planning. There are a total of 13,400 first and second level students and almost 1,900 doctoral students. KTH has 4,900 employees.

Verksamheten vid KTH Industriell teknik och management omfattar de ingenjörs-, teknik och ekonomivetenskaper som är nödvändiga för att kunna utveckla nya produkter, material och produktionsprocesser på ett tekniskt ledande, ekonomiskt lönsamt och miljömässigt uthålligt sätt. Skolans kunskapsområden är energiteknik, industriell design och innovation, produkt- och produktionsutveckling, materialutveckling, mikro- och nanoteknik samt industriell ekonomi, organisation och ledning.

Job description

Sustainable energy solutions encompass not only efficient and renewable technologies but also the establishment of policy, institutional and market structures to foster new technological alternatives and paths. Energy solutions need to operate realistically and efficiently in the context of dynamic energy markets, stringent environmental and social requirements, and limited resource availability. What solutions can be pursued globally and regionally, which will lead to sustainable development? What are the solutions that will lead to mitigation and adaptation to climate change while also promoting sustainable development? These are central research questions at ECS. More information about the ECS division can be found at www.ecs.kth.se

The field of research at ECS covers energy and climate studies with a systems approach at global and regional level, and in different country contexts. Policy and market studies, as well as methodological development and modelling of energy are relevant research projects. This post-doc position will contribute to the development of ECS thematic areas of research and on-going projects. We are open to suggestions particularly in the field of energy economics, climate policy, urban sustainability and methodological development for monitoring and promoting sustainable energy systems.

The candidate is expected to contribute to on-going projects, share research results in seminars, publish in peer-review journals together with ECS team, and help in teaching and applications.

Qualifications

To be eligible for this position, the candidate shall hold a PhD in engineering, economics or equivalent. We prioritize candidates that finalized their PhD during the past three years. High scientific merits with publications in scientific journals are expected. Skills in methodologies that the candidate wants to develop further in cooperation with colleagues at ECS and in the scope of on-going projects is desirable. Experience of interdisciplinary research and policy work is advantageous. We offer an international and multi-disciplinary academic environment that also cooperates with other actors in the private and public sector. Good communication skills and high proficiency in written and spoken English is essential.

We will place great emphasis on personal characteristics for this position.

Trade union representatives

You'll find contact information to trade union representatives at KTH:s webpage .

Application

Log into KTH's recruitment system in order to apply to this position. You are the main responsible to ensure that your application is complete according to the ad. Your complete application must be received at KTH no later than the last day of application. In the application, you are asked to attach a document with a suggestion for the area of research that the candidate would like to develop during his/her time at ECS.

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Type of employment: Temporary position longer than 6 months
Working hours: Full time
Salary: Monthly salary
City: Stockholm
Reference number: M-2014-1266
Published: 2014-12-18
Last application date: 2015-01-15

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