Research Fellow in Governing Energy-Mobility: The Science Policy Research Unit (SPRU) at the University of Sussex Business School is seeking a Research Fellow to contribute to the European Research Council project ‘Governing sustainable energy-mobility transitions: multi-level policy mixes, transformative capacities, and low-carbon innovations’ (EMPOCI). The project investigates the acceleration of low-carbon transitions in interconnected energy and mobility systems. The ideal candidate will have expertise in quantitative survey research methods and a keen interest in e-mobility transitions.
Designation: Research Fellow I or Research Fellow II
Research Area: Governing Energy-Mobility Transitions
Location: Brighton, United Kingdom
Eligibility/Qualification:
- PhD in Innovation, Transitions, and/or Policy Studies, or a related social science degree (e.g., psychology, sociology, economics, management studies).
- Excellent knowledge of survey research methods, including design, implementation, and analysis.
- Proficiency in advanced quantitative analysis methods of survey data (e.g., multi-variate regression analysis, cluster and factor analysis, choice experiments).
- Experience in conducting and/or supervising survey data collection with different actors (business, citizen, policy, academia, society) and formats (online, CATI).
- Excellent skills in SPSS, STATA, R, or other statistical software packages.
- Expertise in research ethics, data, and project management.
Job Description:
Research Fellow in Governing Energy-Mobility Transitions
The Research Fellow will collaborate with Professor Karoline Rogge and two PhD students to refine an interdisciplinary analytical framework for investigating interconnected transition processes in the energy-mobility system. Responsibilities include leading multi-actor surveys in four countries, conducting empirical research in the US (California) and the UK (Scotland), analyzing global dynamics of sustainable energy-mobility transitions, integrating findings across actors, countries, and methods, and contributing to the mapping of relevant actors and multi-level policy mixes. Additionally, the Research Fellow will co-lead external dissemination and stakeholder engagement activities.
How to Apply: Interested candidates should contact Professor Karoline Rogge at k.rogge@sussex.ac.uk for informal inquiries. Applications at Research Fellow I and II levels are welcome.
Last Date for Apply: 11 December 2023
Disclaimer: This job post is sourced from a reliable channel. Applicants are advised to verify details and obtain further information from the official University of Sussex Business School website or by contacting Professor Karoline Rogge at k.rogge@sussex.ac.uk.
