Doctoral student in Energy and Environmental Systems - Hiring in process/Finished, not possible to apply

Project description

Third-cycle subject: Energy Technology; Energy Engineering

The division of Energy Systems Analysis (dESA) at KTH was established in 2011 with a commitment to contribute to open accessible science. The division’s goal ever since was to not only develop self-capacity but also get a broader community engaged. dESA aims at employing academic developments to inform smarter management of our planet, people and transitions from poverty to prosperity as in all of these, we believe, energy systems play a critical role. The division has primarily been involved in the development and application of quantitative models used to answer difficult policy and investment questions in the energy field. In this process, inter-linkages that influence trade-offs and synergies across the economic, social and environmental dimensions need to be identified and included. The research areas of the division spread through a) Energy Systems Model Development and Application b) Strategic policies and investment c) Sustainable Energy for All (SE4ALL) and c) CLEWs - Climate, Land, Energy and Water strategies to navigate the nexus.

This position is expected to contribute to research development in the field of Sustainable Energy for All through participation in ongoing projects but also by establishing new relevant projects. The candidate will also be involved in education activities in existing courses at undergraduate and graduate level. The split between research and education is 80%/20% respectively.

In particular, the research activities will include but are not limited to:

1. Research and development of the OpeN Source Spatial Electrification Tool (OnSSET)
2. Contribution in electrification activities within the framework of collaboration with international organizations (The Wolrd Bank, United Nations, IEA, ESA)
3. Assistance in capacity building efforts in the use of the division's toolkit OnSSET by authorities in industrializing countries
4. Support educational activities undertaken by KTH dESA (at undergraduate and graduate level).

What we offer

• The possibility to study in a dynamic international research environment in close cooperation with industries and advanced universities the world over.
• Life-long network through KTH's Alumni organization.
• A personal study plan to support your development within your areas of interest.
• A workplace with many employee benefits and monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement.
• Work and study in Stockholm, one of Europe´s fastest growing capitals, which is close to both nature and the sea.
• Help to relocate and get settled in Sweden and at KTH.
• High research and ground level impact in the field of electrification in close collaboration with international organizations such as The World Bank, United Nations, IEA, ESA and others.

Eligibility

To be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:

• passed a degree at advanced level,
• completed course requirements of at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 higher education credits at advanced level, or
• in any other way acquired within or outside the country acquired essentially equivalent knowledge.

The applicant should hold a Master’s of Science degree in Sustainable Energy Engineering, or a similar degree.

Selection

In order to succeed as an doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. In the selection of the applicants, the following will be assessed:

• ability to independently pursue his or hers work,
• ability to collaborate with others,
• have a professional approach and
• analyse and work with complex issues.
• deep understanding of energy access issues in industrializing countries
• past experience in geospatial electrification modelling (preferably OnSSET)
• knowledge in programming and GIS (preferably Python and Quantum GIS)

fluency in English and Swedish 

Target degree: Doctoral degree

Information regarding admission and employment

Only those who are or have been admitted to third-cycle studies may be employed as a doctoral student. The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year and may thereafter be extended. Doctoral students may engage in teaching, research, and administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position.

Union representatives

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Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)

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Application

Apply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement.

Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/entral European Summer Time).

Applications must include the following elements:

• CV including your relevant professional experience and knowledge.
• Application letter with a brief description of why you want to pursue research studies, about what your academic interests are and how they relate to your previous studies and future goals. (Maximum 2 pages long)
• Copy of the degree certificate(s) and transcripts of records from your previously attended university-level institutions. Translations into English or Swedish if the original documents are not issued in one of these languages.
• Representative publications or technical reports. For longer documents, please provide a summary (abstract) and a web link to the full text.

Other information

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