PhD in Absolute Sustainability for Energy Transformation

Freelio; Denmark; Remote; DKK 320,000 - 400,000; Full time

Job summary

DTU Centre for Absolute Sustainability is seeking a PhD researcher to explore sustainability-driven transformation of energy technologies and systems at DTU Lyngby Campus. The role involves developing actionable transition pathways within planetary boundaries while maintaining innovation and competitiveness.

You will collaborate with DTU Construct, DTU Sustain, DTU Energy and DTU Wind, publish results, and contribute to teaching and supervision within the Centre and participating departments.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in engineering, sustainability, industrial ecology, energy systems, design engineering, innovation management, transition studies, socio-technical systems, or a related field.
• Interest in sustainability transitions and implementation of sustainability strategies in practice.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively in interdisciplinary teams.
• Excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Investigate how Absolute Sustainability can support transformation of energy technologies and energy systems.
• Develop methods for translating Absolute Sustainability goals into transformation strategies for energy technologies and energy systems.
• Translate outputs from energy system models to actionable targets at the organisational level.
• Develop approaches for sustainability-oriented road mapping and transition planning.
• Develop and analyse transformation pathways for selected energy technology domains (e.g. wind energy, battery technology).
• Collaborate with industrial and academic partners in workshops, case studies and co-development activities.
• Disseminate research results through scientific publications and conference presentations.
• Contribute to teaching, supervision and student activities within the Centre and participating departments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Problem solving

Independent & team work

Education

Master's degree in engineering or sustainability

Job description

DTU Centre for Absolute Sustainability is seeking a PhD researcher to explore sustainability-driven transformation of energy technologies and systems at DTU Lyngby Campus. The role involves developing actionable transition pathways within planetary boundaries while maintaining innovation and competitiveness.

You will collaborate with DTU Construct, DTU Sustain, DTU Energy and DTU Wind, publish results, and contribute to teaching and supervision within the Centre and participating departments.