PhD Research Fellow — Circular Battery Innovation & Sustainability

Marit Engen; Kongsvinger; On-site; NOK 550,000 - 650,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension - Norwegian Public Service

Professional development opportunities

Paid PhD position in government salary

Academic environment

Job summary

University of Inland Norway (INN) invites applications for a three-year PhD research fellowship linked to CREDS, focusing on sustainability transitions and circular battery value chains. Admission to INN's INSEPP PhD program is required, with active participation in supervisory activities and a potential for fieldwork in Norway.

The successful candidate will work within CREDS and be employed at the Business School, commencing as soon as possible and ending with the Doctoral Degree upon

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with a thesis on a relevant topic.
• Master’s degree typically 120 ECTS; master thesis 30 ECTS; average grade B.
• Degrees from Norway/EU/EEA or AACSB/AMBA/EQUIS accredited international institutions.
• Candidates may apply before completing the master’s degree; final diploma by employment.
• English proficiency required; Scandinavian language is a strong merit.
• Ability to work independently and collaborate with supervisors on research and publishing.

Responsibilities

• Join CREDS and contribute to circular battery strategies and sustainability transitions research.
• Define research questions, theoretical perspective, empirical focus, and methodologies in dialogue with supervisors.
• Engage in empirical fieldwork and interact with Nordic industry and actors to advance the project.

Skills

English proficiency

Independent research

Research collaboration

Education

Master's degree (120 ECTS)

Tools

ICT software for research

Job description

University of Inland Norway (INN) invites applications for a three-year PhD research fellowship linked to CREDS, focusing on sustainability transitions and circular battery value chains. Admission to INN's INSEPP PhD program is required, with active participation in supervisory activities and a potential for fieldwork in Norway.

The successful candidate will work within CREDS and be employed at the Business School, commencing as soon as possible and ending with the Doctoral Degree upon