Doctoral student in Sustainable Consumption Governance
Lunds Universitet, Universitetets Särskilda Verksamheter, Iiiee / Administratörsjobb (offentlig verksamhet) / Lund
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The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) is an international and interdisciplinary centre of excellence at Lund University.
We advance knowledge on how to catalyse the transition to low-carbon and resource efficient economies across different levels of governance and management. We conduct research across the themes of international and national policy intervention, urban governance and experimentation, business management and practice, and consumption governance.
Subject description
The IIIEE is looking to recruit a doctoral candidate to research sustainable consumption governance. This is to be done by participating in a 4-year research programme "Sustainable consumption - from niche to mainstream". The programme aims to stimulate a transition to sustainable consumption in Sweden and beyond by generating in-depth knowledge on how niche sustainable consumption practices can become mainstream in the areas of food, furnishing and vacation practices. This programme will explore three types of strategies that have been identified in the literature as key to enabling sustainable consumption: 1) the sharing of goods & services, 2) the downsizing of goods & services by consuming less, and 3) the shifting towards or development of more resource-efficient products & services.
The programme consists of the following work packages (WPs) that build upon each other: WP1: Mapping emerging sustainable consumption practices, WP2: Analysis of the potential and consequences of altered consumption practices, WP3: Citizen-Consumers, WP4: Innovative business models, WP5: Policy innovation and WP6: Synthesis and roadmaps.
Using a combination of methods for data collection and analysis, including case studies, focus groups, interviews, and expert panels, this research will provide a systematic, integrative and comparative analysis of sustainable consumption practices.
Work duties
The doctoral candidate will analyse niche sustainable consumption practices and provide recommendations for how sustainable niche practices can become more mainstream and how the transition to sustainable consumption practices can be accelerated by policy makers, businesses and citizen-consumers. S/he will work in two work packages on WP3 - Citizen-Consumers and WP4 - Innovative business models with the main focus on furnishing sector.
The main duties of doctoral students are to devote themselves to their research studies which includes participating in research projects and third cycle courses. The work duties will also teaching and other departmental duties (no more than 20%).
Admission requirements
A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if he or she:
- has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
- has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
- has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.
A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Sustainable Consumption Governance if he or she has:
- Hold a Master's degree in a relevant, preferably multi-disciplinary, field, , e.g. management and business administration, sociology and organisational and/or consumer studies.
- Degree or a course in sustainability or environmental management/policy is a requirement.
Additional requirements:
- Very good oral and written proficiency in English.
Assessment criteria
Selection for third-cycle studies is based on the student's potential to profit from such studies. The assessment of potential is made primarily on the basis of academic results from the first and second cycle. Special attention is paid to the following:
Knowledge and skills relevant to the thesis project and the subject of study. An assessment of ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems. Written and oral communication skills Other experience relevant to the third-cycle studies, e.g. professional experience.
Consideration will also be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, and how the applicant, through his or her experience and skills, is deemed to have the abilities necessary for successfully completing the third cycle programme.
Conditions
Only those admitted to third cycle studies may be appointed to a doctoral studentship. Third cycle studies at IIIEE consist of full-time studies for 4 years. A doctoral studentship is a fixed-term employment of a maximum of 4 years (including 20% departmental duties). Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1998:80).
Instructions on how to apply
Applications shall be written in English and include a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the position and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background. The application must also contain a CV, degree certificate or equivalent, and other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.) As a part of the recruitment process we will ask the applicants to make an analytical excersise of evaluating four academic articles.
Contact information (phone, e-mail) and recommendation letters of at least three personal references are required. Relevant publications, including accepted academic papers or research thesis could also be enclosed.
Lund University welcomes applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences. We regard gender equality and diversity as a strength and an asset.
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Publiceringsdatum2017-10-30ErsättningMonthly salary
Så ansöker duSista dag att ansöka är 2017-11-21
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FöretagLunds universitet, Universitetets särskilda verksamheter, IIIEE
AdressLunds universitet, Universitetets särskilda verksamheter, IIIEE
Box 196
22100 Lund
KontorsadressBox 196
Jobbnummer 3775164
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