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Universität St.Gallen

Doctoral Students / Research Associates in Management of Renewable Energies (m/f/d)

St. Gall

FULL TIME

October 31, 2024

Doctoral Students / Research Associates in Management of Renewable Energies (m/f/d)

100 % (limited)

Your tasks

The Chair of Management of Renewable Energies at the Institute for Economy and the Environment (IWÖ-HSG, Prof. Rolf Wüstenhagen) at the University of St.Gallen (HSG) is looking for three new doctoral students. This is a unique opportunity for early-stage researchers who are passionate about renewable energy and managing climate solutions. The positions will allow successful applicants to become part of newly funded research projects with Swiss and European partners from industry and academia.

The Chair of Management of Renewable Energies at HSG has established a strong track-record for combining scientific insight with real-world impact. We apply a mix of qualitative and quantitative empirical research methods to understand the decision-making of energy consumers, investors and other stakeholders, thereby contributing to the design of successful business models and policy instruments for the diffusion of low-carbon innovation.

We are looking for candidates interested in one or several of the following topics:

Citizen co-investment and social acceptance of renewable energy
Convergence of electric mobility, renewable energy and storage
Decentralisation of energy and climate governance
Emotional influences on energy-related decision-making

Your profile

Successful candidates...

are close to completion of or hold a Master's degree from a recognized university
have a background in business administration, industrial engineering, marketing, finance, environmental psychology, international affairs, managing climate solutions, or related fields
are passionate about understanding the role of renewable energy in shaping a low-carbon future
are curious about combining insight and impact
are highly motivated, and combine a track record of excellent performance with team-player qualities
have a solid basis in qualitative and/or quantitative research methods
are fluent in English and have strong writing skills. Proficiency in one of Switzerland's national languages is a plus.

The Institute for Economy and the Environment (IWÖ-HSG) was founded in 1992. The Chair of Management of Renewable Energies at IWÖ-HSG was created in 2009 with seed funding from Good Energies and COFRA foundation. Since its inception, the Chair has been involved in several national and international research programmes, and has initiated innovative educational initiatives including the CEMS Model UNFCCC and the Master's Certificate in Managing Climate Solutions (Ma CS-HSG), as well as the Certificate of Advanced Studies in Renewable Energy Management (CAS REM-HSG).

Applications must be submitted through HSG's online application portal. Please submit the following documents:

a statement of motivation and research interests addressed to Prof. Wüstenhagen (1-2 pages)
a CV
transcripts of all obtained degrees (in English or German)
if applicable, grade transcripts of to-be-completed degrees
a writing sample (usually an extract from the Master's thesis or an article)
any reference letters or contact details of referees

We look forward to receiving your application!

Deadline: 30.11.2024.

We are looking forward to your online-application stating the job ID 1363

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For job-related questions

Prof. Dr. Rolf Wüstenhagen
Director IWÖ-HSG
(rolf.wuestenhagen@unisg.ch)

Besire Morina
Head of Operations IWÖ-HSG
(besire.morina@unisg.ch)

Your place of work

University of St.Gallen

«A place where knowledge is created» - As one of Europe's leading universities of economics and business administration, the University of St.Gallen (HSG), Switzerland, is committed to the education of over 9800 students. The HSG is one of the largest employers in the region and provides an attractive and innovative environment for more than 3300 researchers, educators and professional staff.

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