Researcher: Just Transitions in Energy & Battery Systems

LUT University; Lappeenranta; Hybrid; EUR 35,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

International collaboration

Support for publishing

Job summary

LUT University invites applications for a researcher or doctoral (junior) researcher to join the Circuits of Justice project in Finland’s battery supply chain. The role involves discourse analysis of policy and media, multi-site fieldwork, and collaboration with national and international partners.

Requirements include a relevant doctoral or master’s degree in social sciences, strong qualitative methods, and knowledge of energy transitions.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or pursuing doctoral studies in a relevant social science field.
• Advanced research experience with discourse analysis—policy or media.
• Strong qualitative research skills and interest in fieldwork.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the principal investigator and contribute to all major stages of the research process.
• Study policy, media, and public debates through discourse analysis.
• Conduct multi-site fieldwork, including interviews, focus groups, document analysis and workshops.
• Contribute to publications, conference presentations and other dissemination activities.
• Engage in international research collaboration and research visits.

Skills

Discourse analysis

Qualitative research

Fieldwork

Interdisciplinary research

Education

Doctoral degree

Master's degree

Job description

LUT University invites applications for a researcher or doctoral (junior) researcher to join the Circuits of Justice project in Finland’s battery supply chain. The role involves discourse analysis of policy and media, multi-site fieldwork, and collaboration with national and international partners.

Requirements include a relevant doctoral or master’s degree in social sciences, strong qualitative methods, and knowledge of energy transitions.