Doctorate in Clean Transport Transition: The Energy and Technology Policy Group (EPG) at ETH Zurich is seeking a doctoral candidate to conduct research on the clean transport transition in developing countries. This research position is part of the ETH Future Mobility Research Project ESYN, which aims to investigate the role of battery electric and synthetic fuel vehicles in decarbonizing passenger road transport in developing countries, particularly in Africa.
Designation: Doctoral Candidate
Research Area: Clean Transport Transition in Developing Countries
Location: Zurich, Switzerland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- A Master’s Degree (120 ECTS).
- Relevant disciplinary fields include, but are not limited to: industrial engineering; energy, mechanical, or electrical engineering; innovation studies; or public policy with a background in science/technology. Interdisciplinary candidates are welcome.
- A good understanding of energy and particularly transport technologies.
- Coding knowledge, mainly in Python.
- Team-oriented working style.
- Dedication to scientifically rigorous work that is relevant to decision makers in the public and private sectors.
- Proficiency in English (both oral and written); knowledge of German is a plus but not a core requirement.
Job Description:
The primary focus of this position will be technical modeling work, particularly projection modeling, to understand the role of electric and synthetic fuel vehicles in decarbonizing passenger road transport in developing countries. The candidate will also assess and explore the effects of policy interventions on transitional pathways. Collaboration with other research groups at ETH and relevant stakeholders is an essential part of the role.
Your Workplace:
- An entrepreneurial research atmosphere within a dynamic team at ETH Zurich, Europe’s leading research university.
- A highly diverse and inclusive group that encourages all qualified candidates to apply.
- Opportunities to contribute to EPG’s research agenda and co-advise master’s students.
- Interaction with leading scholars in other policy- and energy-related fields through ETH’s Institute of Science, Technology, and Policy (ISTP) and ETH’s Energy Science Center.
- Collaboration with national and international academic and policy institutions.
- Centrally located offices in Zurich.
What We Offer:
The position is foreseen for three to four years, and the salary is in accordance with the Swiss National Science Foundation PhD regulation.
How to Apply:
Please submit your online application by 22 October 2023, including the following documents:
- Letter of motivation.
- CV with contact information of references (no recommendation letters required at this point).
- University diplomas and transcripts.
- A sample chapter of your Master’s Thesis.
Applications submitted through the online application portal are exclusively accepted. Applications via email or postal services will not be considered.
Last Date for Apply: 22 October 2023. The positions will remain open until filled.
Disclaimer: This job post is based on information provided by a reliable source. To verify and obtain further details, please visit the official website of ETH Zurich or contact Prof. Dr. Tobias Schmidt at tobiasschmidt@ethz.ch (for inquiries, not applications).
