Post-doctoral position in Local learning and soft cost of low-carbon technologies - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) is an international and interdisciplinary centre of excellence at Lund University. We advance knowledge on how to catalyse the transition to low-carbon and resource efficient economies across different levels of governance and management. We conduct research across the themes of international and national policy intervention, urban governance and experimentation, business management and practice, and consumption governance.

Subject description

Cost reductions in low-carbon technologies is an important driver for the transition to a low- carbon society. Whereas studies of such cost reductions often focus on core energy technologies, relatively little attention has been paid to the cost related to the deployment of technologies, so called soft costs. To broaden and deepen our understanding of the cost dynamics of low-carbon technologies we need to go beyond the research on core technologies and develop robust empirical knowledge related to processes of deployment, local learning, soft costs and local deployment policies. The postdoc candidate is to perform research to advance our understanding on deployment, local learning and soft costs – this in two type of sociotechnical systems - energy efficient buildings and building-sited PV systems in Sweden. Understanding the territory of local learning is important in order to advance our knowledge on how to design and evaluate policy instruments effecting and accelerating technical change.

Work duties

The main duties involved in a post-doctoral posistion is to conduct research. Teaching may also be included, but up to no more than 20% of working hours. The position shall include the opportunity for three weeks of training in higher education teaching and learning.

The work will be carried out within the framework of externally funded research. The position includes conducting high-quality research, publishing in international scientific journals, and organizing and participating in events within the framework of the project.

The research includes conducting literature reviews, surveys and case studies based on interviews, questionnaires and focus group studies. The work includes being involved in collaboration with various stakeholders and organizations.

The work duties also includes:

• Communication and outreach of research results via multiple channels
• Teaching in the first, second and third cycles of studies
• Supervision of degree projects and doctoral students
• Collaboration with policy makers and wider society
• Administration related to the work duties listed above

Qualification requirements

Appointment to a post-doctoral position requires that the applicant has a PhD, or an international degree deemed equivalent to a PhD, within the subject of the position, completed no more than three years before the last date for applications. Under special circumstances, the doctoral degree can have been completed earlier.

Additional requirements:

• Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
• Very good oral and written proficiency in Swedish.

Assessment criteria and other qualifications

This is a career development position primarily focused on research. The position is intended as an initial step in a career, and the assessment of the applicants will primarily be based on their research qualifications and potential as researchers.

Particular emphasis will be placed on research skills within the subject.

For appointments to a post-doctoral position, the following shall form the assessment criteria:

• A good ability to develop and conduct high quality research.
• Teaching skills.

Additional assessment criteria:

In the field of research ability:

• Demonstrated experience in research related to the subject
• Experience of publishing in recognised research journals
• Demonstrated research skills in systematic literature reviews, gathering empirical materials (interviews, surveys, focus groups and workshops)
• Demonstrated ability to work both independently and as part of an interdisciplinary, inclusive and international research team
• Ability to engage with industry and wider society
• Dempnstrated experience in working with research impact

In the field of teaching ability:

• Experience of teaching on site and remotely
• Experience of teaching courses in an interdisciplinary environment
• Experience of teaching courses in an international classroom
• Experiences of supervising

Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant’s experience and skills complement and strengthen ongoing research within the department, and how they stand to contribute to its future development.

Terms of employment
This is a full-time, fixed-term employment of a maximum of 2 years. The period of employment is determined in accordance with the agreement “Avtal om tidsbegränsad anställning som postdoktor” (“Agreement on fixed-term employment as a post-doctoral fellow”) between Lund University, SACO-S, OFR/S and SEKO, dated 4 September 2008.

Instructions on how to apply

Applications shall be written in English. Please draw up the application in accordance with LTH’s Academic qualifications portfolio – see link below. Upload the application as PDF-files in the recruitment system. Read more:

http://www.lth.se/english/working-at-lth/to-apply-for-academic-positions-at-lth/