PhD Scholarship in Economics and Biosustainability: The Novo Nordisk Foundation Centre for Biosustainability (DTU Biosustain) and the Department of Technology, Management and Economics (DTU Management) at the Technical University of Denmark are offering a prestigious Ph.D. position. This scholarship focuses on utilizing behavioral economics to drive sustainability in the development of bio-based food products. The successful candidate will work on understanding and overcoming behavioral barriers to adopting sustainable microbial foods, contributing to a more environmentally friendly future.
PhD Scholarship in Behavioral Economics and Biosustainability – DTU Management
Summary Table:
- Designation: Ph.D. Candidate
- Research Area: Behavioral Economics and Biosustainability
- Location: DTU Management, Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
- Eligibility/Qualification: Master’s degree (or equivalent) in economics, behavioral economics, social psychology, or related fields.
- Job Description: Conducting research in behavioral economics, designing and executing behavioral experiments, analyzing data, and disseminating findings.
- How to Apply: Submit an online application by June 20, 2024, including a cover letter, CV, transcripts, diploma, and list of publications.
- Last Date for Apply: June 20, 2024 (23:59 Danish time)
Designation: Ph.D. Candidate
Research Area: Behavioral Economics and Biosustainability
Location: Kgs. Lyngby, Denmark
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A two-year master’s degree (120 ECTS points) or equivalent in economics, behavioral economics, social psychology, or related topics.
- Background in behavioral economics and experience with conducting behavioral economics experiments.
- Proficiency in econometrics and data management.
- Interest and experience with voluntary sustainability choices.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills for working in a multi-disciplinary team environment.
Job Description:
- Conduct systematic reviews of relevant literature.
- Identify behavioral barriers to sustainable food choices.
- Develop behavioral experiments using state-of-the-art methods.
- Explore and utilize diverse data sources to understand human decision-making.
- Conduct experiments in various settings and analyze large datasets.
- Integrate findings with economic, environmental, and societal indicators.
- Disseminate insights through academic papers and engagement with stakeholders.
How to Apply:
- Submit an online application by June 20, 2024 (23:59 Danish time).
- Include a cover letter, CV, transcripts, diploma, and list of publications in one PDF file.
Last Date for Apply: June 20, 2024 (23:59 Danish time)
For more information about the position, please contact Toke Reinholt Fosgaard at trefo@dtu.dk or Sumesh Sukumara at susu@biosustain.dtu.dk. Visit DTU Management (www.man.dtu.dk) and DTU Biosustain (www.biosustain.dtu.dk) for details about the departments involved.
If you’re applying from abroad, you can find useful information about working in Denmark and at DTU on the DTU – Moving to Denmark website. Additionally, join the monthly free seminar “PhD relocation to Denmark and startup “Zoom” seminar” for assistance with practical matters.
Apply now and contribute to shaping a sustainable future!
