Application Deadline: 2nd September, 2021 (by midnight, Brussels time)
The Department of Engineering Management in the Faculty of Business and Economics and the research group Environmental Economics (department of economics) of the Faculty of Business Economics (Hasselt University) are inviting applications for two doctoral scholarship holders in the field of energy and environmental economics. The doctoral scholarship is for a period of one year. Following a positive evaluation, the scholarship can be renewed for a total period of 4 years (maximum). The planned start date is 15th October 2021 or as soon as possible after that date. The monthly scholarship amount is calculated according to the scholarship amounts for doctoral scholarship holders on the pay scales for Contract Research Staff.
Roles/ Responsibilities
- Preparation and defence of a PhD thesis Applied Economics. The increasing level of renewable energy and associated challenges for the energy system lead to the expectation that flexibility services (such as smart charging of electric vehicles) at low voltage will increase in the coming years. This evolution is driven by the shift from passive to active grid users that may provide flexibility both individually and collectively and hence support the security of supply and grid stability. Against this backdrop, a research project was awarded by the Energy Transition Fund.
- The chosen candidate will primarily be responsible for developing, conducting and reporting on research on flexibility services provided by individuals or energy communities using discrete choice experiments.
- Publish scientific articles related to the research project.
- Work actively on a joint PhD of the University of Antwerp and Hasselt University.
- Participate at national and international conferences.
- Communicate research results in a clear manner to a wide range of actors.
- Carry out a limited number of teaching and research support tasks.
Eligibility
- A Master degree in (Applied) Economics, Business Engineering (or similar) which can also be obtained at the star of work is required.
- Good study results.
- Teaching competences must be in line with the University of Antwerp’s educational vision.
- Research qualities must be in line with the faculty and university research policies.
- Attention must be given to quality, integrity, creativity and cooperation.
- Interdisciplinary skills are also welcome.
Application Details
- A motivation letter
- An academic CV.
The selection committee will review all of the applications as soon as possible after the application deadline. As soon as a decision has been made, information about the next steps in the selection procedure will be communicated. The interview will hold on Friday, 10th September, 2021.
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