PhD Science and Technology studies (STS): NTNU
PhD position within science and technology studies (STS) – “Integrating consumer (end-user) knowledge in demand-response technology and service design”, at the The Faculty of Humanities, Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU).
Overview
A 3-year temporary position as PhD candidate in STS at the department of interdisciplinary studies of culture: Integrating consumer (end-user) knowledge in demand-response technology and service design.
The PhD is funded by the Centre for intelligent electricity distribution candidate will be part of WP3 (Interaction TSO-DSO). CINELDI is a multidisciplinary research centre focusing on future intelligent electricity distribution grid. The PhD will work closely with other PhDs/PostDocs and researchers within CINELDI and other projects on energy transitions at the department.
Research Area: This PhD will focus on what is called Demand Response technologies and services.
Main duties & Responsibilities
The successful applicant must
- Conduct empirical data collection through qualitative methods such as interviews and focus groups, potentially in combination with quantitative methods.
- Be able to analyse such data through theories and concepts from science and technology studies
- Complete the obligatory coursework in the ph.d.-program for interdisciplinary studies of culture
- Produce a PhD thesis, preferably based on peer reviewed articles published in key international journals
- Present and disseminate work at relevant national and international venues
Qualification / Eligibility
- Applicants must hold a MA or equivalent in Science and technology studies (STS), or another other relevant social scientific or humanities background (sociology, anthropology, political science or human geography) or anything related
- We will emphasize completion of the MA on time, and with good results.
- Fluency in a Scandinavian language will be considered an advantage
- Excellent English skills (written and oral)
Duration: The employee must complete the PhD in interdisciplinary studies of culture within three years.
Application Procedure
The application should contain:
- CV
- A short letter of motivation describing your scholarly profile (1-2 pages).
- References
- A list of publications (if any)
The application with attachments should be marked HF 19-035 and must be sent electronically (see the link below).
Quick Overview————- | |
Organization | Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU) |
Country | Norway |
Fellowship Level | Postdoctoral |
Subject areas | Engineering and Technology – Humanities and Arts – Natural Sciences |
Fellowship amount | Varies |
Eligibility | PhD degree |
Deadline | October 1, 2018 |
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