PhD Position on Green Steel Industry: The Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development at Utrecht University invites applications for a PhD candidate to research transformative pathways for achieving a CO2-neutral steel sector as part of the Groeien met Groen Staal (GGS) program. This initiative aims to make the Dutch steel sector environmentally sustainable by 2050.
PhD Position on the Transition to a Green Steel Industry
Designation
PhD Candidate
Research Area
Sustainability transitions, innovation studies, circular economy, industrial ecology
Location
Utrecht University, Netherlands
| Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Faculty | Faculty of Geosciences |
| Department | Department of Sustainable Development |
| Working Hours | 36 to 40 hours per week |
| Salary | €2,901 – €3,707/month (full-time) |
| Contract Duration | 1 year (extension up to 4 years upon successful assessment) |
| Application Deadline | 21 March 2025 |
Eligibility/Qualification
- Master’s degree in innovation studies, sustainability science, industrial ecology, or a related field
- Strong analytical and research skills, with experience in qualitative methods
- Knowledge of innovation systems, sustainability transitions, political science, or circular economy (preferred)
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills in English; proficiency in Dutch is an advantage
- Motivation to work in an interdisciplinary and collaborative research environment
Description
The successful candidate will:
- Conduct in-depth analyses of mission-specific innovation systems related to the transition to a green steel value chain
- Explore societal problems, strategic incentives, stakeholder roles, and solutions
- Identify and map drivers, barriers, and opportunities within the innovation system
- Develop and validate intervention strategies to accelerate the transition
- Collaborate with stakeholders, including policymakers, businesses, and NGOs
- Publish high-quality academic papers and present findings at conferences
How to Apply
Candidates should send their curriculum vitae along with a motivation letter via the “apply now” button on the Utrecht University Careers page.
Last Date for Apply
21 March 2025
For further details and application submission, please visit Utrecht University.
