Postdoctoral Researcher — Energy-Transition Knowledge Security

University of Amsterdam; Netherlands; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

30% ruling tax arrangement

Interdisciplinary climate institute

Training and networking

Secondary benefits package

Job summary

University of Amsterdam seeks a researcher to examine knowledge security across energy transition technologies. You will compare fields like quantum tech and AI, map trade-offs, and engage policymakers and scientists to balance openness with security.

The role emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, collaboration across faculties, and contribution to policy-relevant outputs within a national consortium.

Qualifications

• PhD completed or nearly completed in a relevant field (law, political science, policy analysis, STS, or related).
• Strong interest in geopolitics of science and energy transition technologies.
• Experience with qualitative or participatory research methods (interviews, workshops, elicitation, stakeholder engagement).
• Publication record or clear potential; excellent written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Assess knowledge security measures and risks in international collaboration.
• Develop interdisciplinary analytical perspectives and co-author a concise report.
• Connect with international knowledge security communities and help organise conferences.

Skills

Qualitative research methods

Stakeholder engagement

Academic writing

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Excellent English

Education

PhD in a relevant field

Tools

Group model building

System dynamics

Causal loop diagramming

Knowledge security

Job description

University of Amsterdam seeks a researcher to examine knowledge security across energy transition technologies. You will compare fields like quantum tech and AI, map trade-offs, and engage policymakers and scientists to balance openness with security.

The role emphasizes an interdisciplinary approach, collaboration across faculties, and contribution to policy-relevant outputs within a national consortium.