Dear colleagues
The University of St. Gallen is looking for two researchers to join our Center for Energy Innovation, Governance and Investment (EGI-HSG). Please find the detailed position announcements below. Deadline for applications is June 15, 2017.
Best regards from Switzerland,
Rolf
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(1) Postdoctoral Researcher/Assistant Professor in Energy Governance
A member of the University of St. Gallen’s Center for Energy Innovation, Governance and Investment (EGI-HSG), which is part of the larger federally funded Swiss Competence Center for Research in Energy, Society and Transition (SCCER-CREST), the Institute of Political Science at the University of St. Gallen (IPW-HSG) seeks to appoint a Research Fellow/Assistant Professor in the field of Energy Governance for a three year term beginning on September 1, 2017 or by mutual agreement.
The successful applicant will be expected to initiate and conduct research and consulting related to energy governance in the context of globalized markets and national efforts to transit towards renewable sources of energy. His or her research will be directed toward enhancing our understanding of the various dimensions of the energy transition: (1) the intersection of energy security, the environment and international governance; (2) the effects of regional and global interdependence on states’ efforts to move toward renewable energies; (3) public policies designed to increase private investment in renewable energy; (4) public policies designed to shift personal behavior in support of energy transitions; and (5) energy transition and foreign policy. S/he will have completed the doctorate, have a demonstrated interest in basic and applied research, as well as a demonstrable pipeline of publications targeted toward internationally recognized journals and/or university presses.
The position will be filled at the level of either post-doctoral researcher or assistant professor. Post-doctoral researchers will be expected to contribute to research at the Center for Energy Innovation, Governance and Investment. Assistant professors are expected to contribute to research as well as to teach four hours per semester in our Bachelor’s and Master’s programs in International Affairs. The entry salary for post-doctoral researchers is CHF 94,650 and for Assistant Professors CHF 120,000 per annum. Applications for part time positions are also welcome.
Applications should be submitted either by mail or email by June 15, 2017. In addition to a cover letter and CV with full list of publications, candidates should submit a statement of their future research program, a sample of recent research work in the form of a peer-reviewed journal article, manuscript under review at a peer-review journal or a book chapter, and a list of three references with full contact information.
The University of St. Gallen is committed to enhancing gender diversity in the faculty. Applications from women are particularly welcome. Information on the University of St. Gallen’s Center for Energy Innovation, Governance and Investment can be found at:
http://www.egi.unisg.ch/
For additional information, contact Professor James W. Davis (
James.Davis@unisg.ch), Institute of Political Science, University of St. Gallen.
Applications should be sent to:
EGI-HSG
Tigerbergstr. 2
CH-9000 St.Gallen, Switzerland
Email:
Doris.Hoevel@unisg.ch
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(2) Postdoctoral Researcher in Energy Investor Behavior
A member of the University of St. Gallen’s Center for Energy Innovation, Governance and Investment (EGI-HSG), which is part of the larger federally funded Swiss Competence Center for Research in Energy, Society and Transition (SCCER-CREST), the Institute for Economy and the Environment at the University of St. Gallen (IWÖ-HSG) seeks to appoint a PostDoctoral Research Fellow in the field of Energy Investor Behavior for a three-year term beginning on November 1, 2017 or by mutual agreement.
The successful applicant will conduct research on factors influencing the behavior of investors in a changing energy market, with a particular focus on the decision to invest (or not) in clean energy, digital energy technology or electric mobility. He or she will have a background in management, economics, finance or psychology, and an interest in interdisciplinary collaboration at the intersection of these fields. The focus can either be on incumbent corporate investors, on institutional investors or on retail investors, all of which are important players in financing the transition to a low-carbon energy system. Researchers interested in integrating the latest insights from behavioral sciences and/or the influence of policy risk on investor behavior are particularly encouraged to apply.
The position offers ample opportunities for collaboration with other researchers in the team of the Good Energies Chair for Management of Renewable Energies, as well as the Institutes participating in the Center for Energy Innovation, Governance and Investment (EGI-HSG). Knowledge of English and one of the Swiss national languages (German, French or Italian) is appreciated. S/he will have completed the doctorate, have a demonstrated interest in basic and applied research, as well as a pipeline of publications targeted towards internationally recognized journals.
Employment rate is 90% in the first year. In the second and third year, an employment rate of 50% is guaranteed from existing funds. The applicant will be supported in raising third-party research funds that increase that rate up to a full position in years two and three. The salary (at 90% employment rate) is 85/89/91 kCHF in years one, two and three respectively. While the position does not come with teaching obligations, candidates will be supported in identifying suitable teaching opportunities should they so desire.
Applications should be submitted either by mail or email by June 15, 2017. In addition to a cover letter and CV with full list of publications, candidates should submit a short statement of their future research program, a sample of recent work (e.g. a peer-reviewed journal article or a manuscript under review), and a list of three references with full contact information.
The University of St. Gallen is committed to enhancing gender diversity. Applications from women are particularly welcome.
For additional information, contact Professor Rolf Wüstenhagen (
rolf.wuestenhagen@unisg.ch), Institute for Economy and the Environment, University of St. Gallen (http://www.iwoe.unisg.ch/en/lehrstuhlmanagementee).
Applications should be sent to:
EGI-HSG
Tigerbergstr. 2
CH-9000 St.Gallen, Switzerland
Email:
Doris.Hoevel@unisg.ch
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Prof. Dr. Rolf Wüstenhagen
Good Energies Professor for Management of Renewable Energies
University of St. Gallen (IWÖ-HSG)
Tigerbergstrasse 2
CH-9000 St. Gallen (Switzerland)
T +41-71-224 25 87
M +41-76-306 43 13
http://goodenergies.iwoe.unisg.ch
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rolf.wuestenhagen@unisg.ch
Twitter: @wuestenhagen
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