ETH Zurich's SusTec hiring 2 PhD + 1 Postdoc on Net-Zero Policies and CDR
Nunez-Jimenez Alejandro
I am thrilled to announce that the Group for Sustainability and Technology (SusTec) at ETH Zurich is looking for three talented researchers to join our team: 2 fully funded PhDs, and 1 postdoc. Please share this opportunity with anyone who might be interested in applying.
We invite applications for the following positions based in Zurich, Switzerland:
Two PhD Students in Policies for Net Zero Technologies (100%)
These PhD students will investigate policies to speed up the development of supply chains for net-zero energy technologies, like renewable hydrogen. The research will cover national, regional, and global scales and assess policy outcomes such as technology diffusion, job creation, and security of energy supply.
Project 1 will evaluate various pathways for renewable hydrogen supply chains in Switzerland to inform future energy policies.
Project 2 will develop and apply a novel modeling framework, combining agent-based modeling with energy system modeling to simulate supply chains for net zero technologies.
Requirements:
· M.Sc. in engineering or related field
· Strong analytical and communication skills
· Basic coding and modeling experience
- Proficiency in English (German is an asset but not required)
Starting dates:
· Project 1: as soon as possible (October 2024)
- Project 2: Early 2025 (negotiable between January and March 2025)
See details and apply here: https://jobs.ethz.ch/job/view/JOPG_ethz_gUmWDtuZfGpnERhsrL
Postdoctoral or Senior Researcher in Innovation and Diffusion of Carbon Dioxide Removal (100%)
This researcher will investigate aspects such as innovation, scale-up, and diffusion of carbon dioxide removal (CDR), and address organizational, institutional, or technological questions related to CDR. Key potential topics include innovation ecosystems, policy design, governance structures for carbon markets, entrepreneurship & finance in CDR, and CDR in company climate strategies. The position is for one year, with the possibility of prolongation for several years. The starting date is negotiable, but we aim to fill this position by winter 2024/25.
Requirements:
· PhD in a relevant field (management, applied economics, policy studies, or engineering/climate science with social science experience)
· Excellent academic record with potential to publish in top-ranked journals
· Team-oriented with strong communication skills
- Proficiency in English (German is an asset but not required)
See details and apply here: https://jobs.ethz.ch/job/view/JOPG_ethz_6Bl3IFqePZDl2fGMPc
For more information, please visit our website (https://sustec.ethz.ch/) or contact:
- About the PhD positions: Alejandro anunez-...@ethz.ch
- About the Postdoctoral or Senior Researcher position: Niklas niklas...@ethz.ch
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the positions are filled. No applications via email will be considered.
Thanks a lot for your interest! Please share these opportunities with your colleagues, academic network, and anyone interested in applying.
Thanks again, and best regards,
Alejandro
Alejandro Nuñez-Jimenez, Ph.D.
Senior Researcher
ETH Zürich | Group for Sustainability and Technology
Department of Management, Technology, and Economics
Weinbergstrasse 56/58, 8092 Zurich, Switzerland
Tel: +41 78 241 39 14
Mail: anunez-...@ethz.ch | LinkedIn | @anunezjimenez
Latest publications:
Nuñez-Jimenez, A. and De Blasio, N., 2022. “Competitive and secure renewable hydrogen markets: Three strategic scenarios for the European Union.” International Journal of Hydrogen Energy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.ijhydene.2022.08.170
Nuñez-Jimenez, A., Mehta, P., Griego, D., 2023. “Let it grow: How community solar policy can increase PV adoption in cities.” Energy Policy. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.enpol.2023.113477