The project
At its core, the objective of GreenTraC is to establish the causal relations between determinants (e.g. political, institutional and technological conditions) of green transition policy and its effects on transition processes. Rather than focusing on single instruments in transition policy, our study objects are packages of policy instruments brought to bear on a particular domain. Effective green transition policy mixes simultaneously promote creation of novel green solutions and phase-out unsustainable solutions. However, this can be politically difficult as it may mobilise opposition from actors applying unsustainable technologies. This points to the importance of policy processes in overcoming opposition from potential losers of policy change. Though it has been recognised that policy process theory needs to be brought into transition studies, little progress has been achieved in this respect. GreenTraC will advance knowledge on the way in which policy processes may promote or impede green transition. The Centre focuses on policies for green transition of the agrifood industry, energy-intensive industries (e.g. cement and chemicals) and maritime transport – three sectors where emission-reductions have been relatively limited and rapid acceleration is needed. The PhD fellow will undertake comparative research on green transition policy processes within one or two of these sectors, taking into account the PhD fellow’s interests and profile.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for candidates with disciplinary background in political science/public policy or similar.
Our group and research- and what do we offer?
The Green Transition Policy Centre (GreenTraC) is hosted by the Department of Food and Resource Economics at University of Copenhagen. We are located in Copenhagen.
We offer creative and stimulating working conditions in a dynamic and international research environment.
Principal supervisor is Professor Carsten Daugbjerg, e-mail: cda@ifro.ku.dk, Direct Phone: +45 35 33 22 69.
Getting into a position on the regular PhD programme
Qualifications needed for the regular programme
To be eligible for the regular PhD programme, you must have completed a degree programme, equivalent to a Danish master’s degree (180 ECTS/3 FTE BSc + 120 ECTS/2 FTE MSc) related to the subject area of the project, e.g. political science or public policy. For information of eligibility of completed programmes, see General assessments for specific countries and Assessment database.
Terms of employment in the PhD programme
Employment as PhD fellow is full time and for maximum 3 years.
Employment is conditional upon your successful enrolment as a PhD student at the PhD School at the Faculty of SCIENCE, University of Copenhagen. This requires submission and acceptance of an application for the specific project formulated by the applicant.
Terms of appointment and payment accord to the agreement between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and The Danish Confederation of Professional Associations on Academics in the State. The position is covered by the Protocol on Job Structure.
Responsibilities and tasks in the PhD programme
We are looking for the following qualifications:
Application and Assessment Procedure
Your application including all attachments must be in English and submitted electronically by clicking APPLY NOW below.
Please include:
Application deadline:
The deadline for applications is 4 November 2024, 23:59 GMT +1.
We reserve the right not to consider material received after the deadline, and not to consider applications that do not live up to the abovementioned requirements.
The further process
After deadline, a number of applicants will be selected for academic assessment by an unbiased expert assessor. You are notified, whether you will be passed for assessment.
The assessor will assess the qualifications and experience of the shortlisted applicants with respect to the above mentioned research area, techniques, skills and other requirements. The assessor will conclude whether each applicant is qualified and, if so, for which of the two models. The assessed applicants will have the opportunity to comment on their assessment. You can read about the recruitment process at https://employment.ku.dk/faculty/recruitment-process/.
Questions
For specific information about the PhD fellowship, please contact the principal supervisor.
General information about PhD study at the Faculty of SCIENCE is available at the PhD School’s website: https://www.science.ku.dk/phd/.
The University of Copenhagen wishes to reflect the surrounding community and invites all regardless of personal background to apply for the position.
Part of the International Alliance of Research Universities (IARU), and among Europe’s top-ranking universities, the University of Copenhagen promotes research and teaching of the highest international standard. Rich in tradition and modern in outlook, the University gives students and staff the opportunity to cultivate their talent in an ambitious and informal environment. An effective organisation – with good working conditions and a collaborative work culture – creates the ideal framework for a successful academic career.
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