Postdoc in energy technology and policy

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola Aktiebolag; Göteborgs kommun; On-site; SEK 326,335 - 543,892; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Full employee benefits

Swedish language courses

Opportunities for professional development

Job summary

Chalmers Tekniska Högskola Aktiebolag in Göteborg is seeking a postdoctoral researcher to join the Energy Technology and Policy group. The role involves developing data-driven foresight methods and applying probabilistic models for low-carbon technologies like solar and wind.

Candidates should have a doctoral degree in relevant fields and experience in energy transition research. Opportunities for teaching and professional development are included. The contract is full-time and temporary for two years, based in Västra Götaland.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent in energy studies, environmental science, or related field.
• Experience in energy transition research.
• Teaching experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply probabilistic foresight models for low-carbon technologies.
• Explore uncertainty in projections for policy interventions.
• Teach at the undergraduate level.

Skills

Quantitative modelling

Data analysis

Scientific computing in R or Python

Strong written and verbal communication skills in English

Education

Doctoral degree in relevant field

Job description

Overview

How fast can new climate technologies grow and what can policy realistically do to accelerate them? Join the Energy Technology and Policy group at Chalmers as a postdoctoral researcher and help develop the data‑driven foresight methods to find out.

We study how societies can transition toward sustainability using physics, systems analysis and an interdisciplinary approach. The role is based in the Energy Technology and Policy group that develops methods to evaluate the realism of energy and climate futures.

Responsibilities

• Develop and apply probabilistic foresight models for policy‑driven low‑carbon technologies such as solar, wind and hydrogen.
• Explore the meaning of uncertainty in projections and analyze the extent to which policy interventions can accelerate technological change.
• Teach at the undergraduate level and perform other duties for up to 20% of working hours.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree or equivalent foreign degree in energy studies, environmental science, complex systems studies, economics, public policy, political science or a related field.
• Experience in energy transition research.
• Strong analytical skills including quantitative modelling, data analysis and scientific computing in R or Python.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills in English.
• Some teaching experience and demonstrated potential in research and education.
• Experience in developing technology foresight models and policy analysis is an advantage.
• Publication in high‑impact journals preferred.

Contract

Full‑time, temporary employment for two years with a possible one‑year extension. The position requires physical presence throughout the entire employment. A valid residence permit must be presented by the start date.

Benefits

• Full employee benefits as a Chalmers employee.
• Swedish language courses for non‑native speakers.
• Opportunities for professional development and interdisciplinary collaboration.

Chalmers is dedicated to improving gender balance and actively works with equality projects. We celebrate diversity and consider equality and inclusion a fundamental aspect of all our activities.