- JOB
- Spain
Job Information
- Organisation/Company
- Universitat Politècnica de Catalunya (UPC)- BarcelonaTECH
- Research Field
- OtherEconomics » Economic systems
- Researcher Profile
- First Stage Researcher (R1)
- Positions
- PhD Positions
- Country
- Spain
- Application Deadline
- Type of Contract
- Temporary
- Job Status
- Full-time
- Hours Per Week
- 37
- Offer Starting Date
- Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?
- Not funded by a EU programme
- Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
- No
Offer Description
We are seeking a highly motivated PhD candidate or Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team and explore the future of energy transition under the umbrella of alternative economic paradigms (degrowth, postgrowth..) or sustainable economic models. This exciting role invites candidates with a multidisciplinary background in economic ecology, sociology, philosophy, or related fields to contribute to cutting-edge research on sustainable energy systems.
Where to apply
- cesar.alberto.valderrama@upc.edu
Requirements
- Research Field
- Economics » Environmental economics
- Education Level
- Master Degree or equivalent
MSc or PhD in economics, economic ecology, sociology, philosophy, or related interdisciplinary fields.
Deep understanding of green growth, postgrowth, and degrowth theories, with the ability to apply them to energy systems and policy analysis.
Strong background in economic modeling, multisectorial analysis, and life-cycle assessment.
Passion for sustainability research and the ability to integrate multiple disciplinary perspectives into complex problem-solving.
Key Responsibilities:
Conduct advanced research on economic models for the energy transition, focusing on alternative economic paradigms or sustainable economic models.
Investigate the societal, economic, and environmental implications of various energy transition pathways, developing actionable insights for policymakers.
Contribute to publications in high-impact academic journals and collaborate with a diverse team of experts from multiple disciplines.
Design and write funding proposals at European level
- Languages
- ENGLISH
- Level
- Excellent
- Research Field
- Other
- Years of Research Experience
- 1 - 4
Additional Information
Work Location(s)
- Number of offers available
- 1
- Company/Institute
- Escola d'Enginyeria Barcelona Est (EEBE)
- Country
- Spain
- City
- Barcelona
- Postal Code
- 08019
- Geofield
Contact
- City
- Barcelona
- Website
- Street
- C. Jordi Girona, 31
- Postal Code
- 08034
- lourdes.moreno@upc.edu