PhD in Geography: Post-Fossil Transitions in Oil Nations

NTNU - Norwegian University of Science and Technology; Trondheim; On-site; NOK 522,000 - 638,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Open and inclusive working environment

Mentor programme for new employees

Free Norwegian language training at a2

Career guidance and follow-up

Pension through SPK

Job summary

NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim invites applications for a three-year PhD Candidate position in Geography focusing on post-fossil fuel transitions in petroleum-producing nations. The PhD fellow will join the research group on Just and Sustainable Transitions and be affiliated with NTNU Energy's Beyond the Fossil Fuel Era focus area.

Supervisors include Alexander Dodge and Amber Nordholm. Starting date as soon as possible/by agreement.

Qualifications

• Must meet admission to NTNU PhD Programme in Social Sciences with Specialization in Geography.
• Master's degree with a major independent project (min 30 ECTS) equivalent to a master’s thesis.
• Strong academic background with average grade equal to B or better on NTNU scale.
• Fluent oral and written English.
• Experience with Qualitative Research Methodologies in Social Science.
• High-quality research proposals and a research plan relevant to the project.

Responsibilities

• Complete the doctoral education until obtaining a doctorate.
• Carry out research of good quality within the framework described above.
• Be part of the Just and Sustainable Transition research group.
• Help organize events for the Beyond Fossil Fuel Focus Area at NTNU Energy.
• Publish academic papers and disseminate results to the public.
• Participate in international activities such as conferences and research stays at foreign institutions.

Skills

Fluent English

Qualitative methods

Academic writing

Education

Master's degree in Human Geography

Master's degree in Social Sciences

Job description

NTNU – Norwegian University of Science and Technology in Trondheim invites applications for a three-year PhD Candidate position in Geography focusing on post-fossil fuel transitions in petroleum-producing nations. The PhD fellow will join the research group on Just and Sustainable Transitions and be affiliated with NTNU Energy's Beyond the Fossil Fuel Era focus area.

Supervisors include Alexander Dodge and Amber Nordholm. Starting date as soon as possible/by agreement.