Postdoctoral Fellow in Climate Economics – NMBU, Norway – Dec 2021

The NMBU School of Economics and Business (Handelshøyskolen) has a vacancy for a postdoctoral position within climate economics. The position is part of the new project, “Developing value chains for CO2 storage and blue hydrogen in Europe” .

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General Info

Position:

Postdoctoral Fellow

No. of Positions:

1

Research Field:

Business Studies, Economics

 
Deadline to Apply:

Fri Dec 10 2021 23:59:00 GMT+0100 (Mitteleuropäische Normalzeit)

Joining Date:

Early 2022

Contract Period:

2 Years

Salary:

534.400 - 677.600 NOK/Year

Workplace:
NMBU School of Economics and Business
Norwegian University of Life Sciences (NMBU)
NMBU Norwegian University of Life Sciences
Ås,Norway

Qualification Details

Required academic qualifications

• A completed PhD in economics
• Candidates in the process of finalizing their PhD are also encouraged to apply, provided the PhD is completed prior to starting the position (January 2022).
• Proficiency in English, spoken and written

Desired qualifications

• A track record of publishing in good economics journals
• Research experience related to the topic or methods relevant to the project
• Relevant experience in teaching and student supervision
• Proficiency in a Scandinavian language (Norwegian, Danish, or Swedish), spoken and written

Required personal skills

• Excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in cross-disciplinary teams

Desired personal skills

• Ability to establish research and outreach networks
• Ability to work independently and under time constraints
• Ability to contribute to a good atmosphere in the research group

The postdoc will contribute to study how to develop value chains for CO2 storage and blue hydrogen in Europe (natural gas-based hydrogen production with capture and storage of CO2). Possible tasks may include analyzing factors influencing the demand for and the supply of CO2 storage; the interactions between value chains for CO2 storage and blue hydrogen; competition between green and blue hydrogen; and policy instruments to develop value chains for CO2 storage and blue hydrogen. The contribution of the postdoc will be a combination of theoretical modelling and empirical work. The postdoc will work closely with senior researchers and a PhD student. The specific tasks of the post doc will be decided based on discussions with supervisors and other project participants. More information about the research project is found here: https://www.nmbu.no/en/faculty/hh/news/node/43785

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Up to ten publications selected by the applicant as most relevant must be attached to the application. If it is difficult to identify the contribution of the applicant in multiple-author publications, a short explanation about the applicant’s contribution to the work is recommended.

Printed material which cannot be sent electronically should be sent by surface mail to Norwegian University of Life Sciences, School of Economics and Business, P.O. Box 5003, NO-1432 Ås, by the application deadline.

Please quote reference number 21/05282.

Applicants invited for an interview will be asked to present verified copies of diplomas and certificates.

The position is part of the new project, “Developing value chains for CO2 storage and blue hydrogen in Europe” (Device), financed by the Research Council of Norway and lead by the Frisch Centre.

The main workplace for the postdoc will be at NMBU with opportunities for research stays at the Frisch Centre and academic institutions abroad.

The position is full-time for two years with 100% research, or three years with 2/3 research and 1/3 teaching, supervision, and administrative duties.

The tentative teaching load corresponds to teaching10 ECTS credits and supervising two master’s theses per year.

We expect the postdoc to have a strong research focus on applied economic theory, including energy economics, environmental economics, and industrial organization. The postdoc should aim for publication in high-quality journals.

The main purpose of the postdoc position is to qualify for work in high-level scientific positions.

Our mission is to create knowledge across the fields of economics and business administration, and to develop professionals and leaders who combine an economic mindset with multidisciplinary knowledge equipped to address real-world problems with sustainability as a guiding principle.

The School of Economics and Business is one of seven faculties at NMBU.

Our mission is to create knowledge across the fields of economics and business administration, and to develop professionals and leaders who combine an economic mindset with multidisciplinary knowledge equipped to address real-world problems with sustainability as a guiding principle.

The School of Economics and Business offers bachelor and master programmes in Business Administration and in Economics, a master programme in Entrepreneurship, Innovation and Bioeconomy, and a PhD program in Economics and Business. These degree programmes have approximately 700 students. The School has 55 faculty and staff members and more than 40 PhD students. For more information, see www.nmbu.no/en/faculty/hh

The position is placed in government pay scale position code 1352 Postdoctoral Fellow, wage framework 24 (salary grade 59-72) (NOK 534.400-677.600), depending on qualifications. The position follow ordinary meriting regulations.

For further information, please contact

• Professor Knut Einar Rosendahl. E-mail: [email protected]o; phone +47 67231145
• Head of Research, Professor Frode Alfnes. E-mail: [email protected]; phone +47 6723 1112
• Dean Gro Ladegård. E-mail: [email protected]; phone +47 6723 1188

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