The Climate and Energy Policy Division at DTU's Department of Technology, Management and Economics offers a two-year postdoc position in the Energy Economics and Modelling section. The section researches how to upgrade and operate energy systems and markets with large amounts of variable renewable energy at the lowest possible societal cost.
We are looking for a highly motivated scholar with some economics/finance background and an interest in the digitalization of the energy and transport sectors to work on EU projects which aim to evaluate digital platforms for the energy and transport sectors and innovative energy solutions in urban districts.
Responsibilities and qualifications
The EU project will evaluate the costs and benefits of emerging digital platforms that enable innovative and sustainable solutions for energy production, distribution, and consumption, as well as for transportation efficiency, reliability, and safety, with incorporating diverse renewable energy systems, storage technologies, and energy flexibility solutions. The project will involve stakeholder engagement and dissemination activities to ensure the success and sustainability of the project outcomes. The project details will be disclosed to the shortlisted candidates during the interview process.
You will focus on this project's economic/financial aspects, including conducting feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, and regulatory and technical frameworks for digital platforms and urban energy systems. You will collaborate with project partners from academia, industry, government, and non-profit sectors across different EU member states and communicate/disseminate project results to relevant audiences, such as policymakers, industry partners, research community, etc. Meanwhile, the research activities in the section are highly interdisciplinary, and you will become part of a collaborative team effort in energy economics research.
The postdoc will have major focus points on:
- You will conduct economic and financial analyses, including feasibility studies and cost-benefit for the use cases of digital platforms in Europe’s energy and transport sectors and innovative energy solutions in urban districts.
- You will develop and evaluate regulatory and technical frameworks for digital platforms in the energy and transport sector.
- You will support the evaluation of demonstration projects and participate in economic and market analysis, including business model development.
The ideal candidate should have:
- A PhD degree in economics, management, energy/transport systems or related fields.
- Knowledge and experience in conducting feasibility studies, cost-benefit analysis, and regulatory and technical frameworks in the energy or transport sectors.
- Ability and interest in working on interdisciplinary and collaborative projects with stakeholders from academia, industry, government, and non-profit sectors.
- Excellent communication and dissemination skills, both written and oral, in English
We offer
DTU is a leading technical university globally recognized for the excellence of its research, education, innovation and scientific advice. We offer a rewarding and challenging job in an international environment. We strive for academic excellence in an environment characterized by collegial respect and academic freedom tempered by responsibility.
Salary and terms of employment
The appointment will be based on the collective agreement with the Danish Confederation of Professional Associations. The allowance will be agreed upon with the relevant union.
The period of employment is two years, starting from 1 January 2025 (or according to mutual agreement). The position is a full-time position.
Further information
Further information about these positions may be obtained from Xiaobing Zhang (xiazhan@dtu.dk), Xiufeng Liu (xiuli@dtu.dk), Per Sieverts Nielsen (pernn@dtu.dk), or the Head of Section Dogan Keles (dogke@dtu.dk).
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You can read more about the Department at DTU Management.
Application procedure
Your complete online application must be submitted no later than 20 October 2024 (23:59 Danish time). Applications must be submitted as one PDF file containing all materials to be given consideration. To apply, please open the link "Apply online", fill out the online application form, and attach all your materials in English in one PDF file. The file must include:
- Application (cover letter)
- CV
- Academic Diplomas (PhD)
- List of publications
- A PDF copy of one or (max.) two of your publications most relevant to this position
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered. Short-listed candidates will be invited for an interview.
All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.
Who are we?
DTU Management conducts excellent research in the intersection between management, technology and economics. We develop solutions in close cooperation with companies and public authorities. Our research aims at strengthening welfare, productivity, and sustainability within society. A key element is the role of technology and its interaction with industry and individuals. The department is divided into four divisions: Technology & Business Studies, Management Science, Climate & Energy Policy and Transportation Science. The department offers a wide range of courses and programs at bachelor, master and PhD level across DTU’s study programs. The department has around 200 employees, with around half coming from abroad.
Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.