Postdoctoral Researcher: EnergyPROSPECTS 764 views

A Postdoctoral Researcher position is open in Geography at the National University of Ireland Horizon 2020 Project, School of Geography, Archaeology and Irish Studies (NUIG RES 170-21). The project is under a new H2020 energy social science project, EnergyPROSPECTS. This position is funded by the European Commission through the EU’s Horizon 2020 Programme and is available from November 1^st, 2021 to contract end date of April 30th 2024.

About the position:

• The successful candidate will join an international team of leading energy researchers on the EnergyPROSPECTS European project.
• The 3 year EU funded EnergyPROSPECTS project began in the summer of 2021 and aims to explore the ways in which energy citizenship affects the clean-energy transition process across Europe.
• The successful candidate will work with the team to match suitable models with different countries, and conduct a citizen survey in Ireland to appraise the validity of various options.

Qualifications:

• Applicant must hold PhD in a relevant Social Science discipline and the candidate should have a track record in energy research as evidenced by a relevant publication record
• Knowledge of energy in the European context
• Postdoctoral experience of working in an academic research environment
• Ability to work independently on dissemination of research finings
• Candidates should be self-motivated and have the following essential criteria: excellent communication and organizational skills and have strong documentation, oral and interpersonal skills.

Start date: Position is available from November 1st, 2021

How To Apply:

• Applications should be sent, via e-mail (in word or PDF only) to Prof Frances Fahy email: frances.fahy@nuigalway.ie and to include a covering letter, CV, and the contact details of three referees.
• Reference number NUIG RES 170-21 in subject line of e-mail application.