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The Department of Business Development and Technology (BTECH) at Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University invites applications for a postdoctoral position in science policy and science-society relations, including candidates who have training in public understanding of science, scientific controversy, high-risk technologies, science and technology studies (STS), sustainability science and/or the social acceptance of new sociotechnical systems, and who have expertise in inter-and transdisciplinary approaches in climate and sustainability.
The position is a fixed-term full-time employment (three years), but may be extended. The starting date is 1 September 2023.
Job description
The position is related to the Horizon Europe project ‘UPTAKE’ with the following tasks:
Mapping carbon dioxide removal (CDR) knowledge networks and stakeholder groups. This task examines the status of knowledge production on CDR, including mapping relevant stakeholders, funding patterns and prominent themes within the scientific community. To situate the science and data that may be relevant in respective national discourses, we will map the global distribution of research on specific CDR options and identify potential epistemic inequalities in the formation and definition of what constitutes these technologies (and their role in climate policy). This mapping exercise will be based on a mixed-methods approach using bibliometric research and content analysis of the academic literature, social network analysis and interviews (approximately N = 20-30) with scientists from relevant disciplines.
CDR – best practices, politics and values. This task examines best practices in CDR deployment, including an emphasis on frontrunners or leading countries as well as barriers and architectures of constraint. Leading countries have progressive and ambitious climate action and/or many CDR start-up companies, business models or policy mechanisms.
Social perceptions, attitudes and public participation. This task addresses social awareness, knowledge and acceptance of various CDR options and other net-zero or climate-neutral technologies (e.g. renewable energy and resource efficiency). It will undertake at least six nationally representative surveys or focus groups to assess public attitudes and expectations. A section of the survey will identify which technological features appeal to which political parties and whether links can be drawn to features of existing technologies and their political support.
Background information about the UPTAKE project
UPTAKE aims to facilitate the sustainable upscaling of CDR methods by developing a set of robust strategies through technical, theoretical and practical analyses accompanied by interactive dialogue in a CDR stakeholder forum. As a result, UPTAKE will develop a harmonised, comprehensive, inclusive, integrated and transparent CDR knowledge inventory to evaluate a wide range of CDR technologies and methods, quantifying their national, European and global costs, effectiveness and removal potential as well as risks, constraints and side effects at different scales and their prospects for technological progress.
The UPTAKE approach will enable the assessment of geographical, sectoral, socioeconomic, demographic and temporal trade-offs, co-benefits and opportunities arising from portfolios of different CDR methods. The enhanced socio-technical understanding of CDR methods will feed into an ensemble of state-of-the-art integrated assessment models (IAMs), which will help improve the integration of CDR methods given the EU policy objectives set for 2030, 2050 and beyond climate neutrality.
UPTAKE will assess CDR governance and policy frameworks, taking into account social acceptance, accountability, monitoring and regulations for sustainable rollout of CDR at scale. As a result, UPTAKE will generate an open, interactive CDR roadmap to explore strategies that are resilient to risks of failure and disruption and to minimise adverse impacts on society, economy and the environment for a just, inclusive and sustainable transition.
Qualification requirements
Applicants for a postdoctoral position must hold a PhD in science and technology studies, sustainability transitions, science policy, public policy, geography or political science. In addition, strong expertise in qualitative social science methods is required, as well as experience designing and managing deliberative workshops and focus groups in different socio-political settings. Moreover, familiarity with quantitative social science methods, mixed methods design and participatory or co-creation methods is an advantage, as is topical knowledge about NETs, CDR, GGR, geo-engineering, climate engineering or SRM. Expertise in inter-and transdisciplinary approaches and science-policy-society interfaces for sustainability is an asset, as is knowledge of social theories about power and participation. Teaching and supervision experience in the field of sustainability is a plus.
Who we are
BTECH is part of Aarhus BSS, Aarhus University – a top 100 university. Aarhus BSS – and specifically BTECH – has achieved the distinguished AASCB, AMBA and EQUIS accreditations.
BTECH is located in the business-oriented and entrepreneurial city of Herning. The department excels in business and engineering disciplines and pays particular attention to company collaborations. We have around 1,800 students and close to 100 faculty and staff. Every year, more than 500 students are involved in company projects in 250 companies ranging from SMEs to leading globals. Our incubator Business Factory launches around 15 new businesses every year.
We influence society through business development and technology. For this reason, many research projects are conducted in close collaboration with industry on the basis of new data and new technologies. These projects are generously supported by the European Research Council, Danish Research Council and the Danish Industry Foundation, among others.
More information about the department is available here.
Further information
Further information
Further particulars on the position may be obtained from Professor Peter Enevoldsen, e-mail: peterenevoldsen@btech.au.dk, tel.: +4593508949
Queries regarding formalities in the application process and technical issues, should be directed to HR-supporter Anna Bruun Petersen, e-mail.: anpe@au.dk, tel.: +4587152397
Place of work
Aarhus BSS
Aarhus University
Birk Centerpark 15
DK - 7400 Herning
Deadline
All applications must be made online and received by 18 June 2023.
International applicant?
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Please find more information about research opportunities at Aarhus University here: http://international.au.dk/research/
http://talent.au.dk/junior-researcher-development-programme/
Terms of employment
The appointment is made in accordance with the Memorandum on Job Structure for Academic Staff at Danish Universities as well as the circular on the Collective Agreement for Academics Employed by the State (in Danish).
The job content and qualification requirements are described in further detail in the Ministerial Order on the Appointment of Academic Staff at Universities.
Application procedure
When you apply for this position it is mandatory to attach the following:
- Application
- Curriculum Vitae. You are encouraged to declare any periods of leave without research activity, including, for example, maternity leave, since your research activities are assessed in relation to your actual research time
- Education (diploma for master's, PhD and possibly higher doctoral degree)
- List of publications (the enclosed publications must be clearly marked on the list of publications)
- Publications. Up to three publications can be included in the application. In the event of several authors the publications must be accompanied by a co-author statement concerning the applicant's share of the collaborative work with the consent of the co-authors. Please use this template
- Teaching portfolio. The specific requirements regarding the documentation can be found here
Materials which cannot be uploaded together with the application may be submitted in three copies to Aarhus BSS HR & PhD, Aarhus University, Tåsingegade 1, 2nd floor, DK-8000 Aarhus C.
Read more about how to apply for an academic post at Aarhus BSS here
The evaluation process
After the application deadline, an assessment committee is appointed. Please note that the assessment of applicants is based solely on the material received prior to the application deadline. For further information, see Guidelines for Assessment Committee, Aarhus BSS.
Aarhus University’s ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.
The application must be submitted via Aarhus University’s recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
Aarhus University
Aarhus University is an academically diverse and research-intensive university with a strong commitment to high-quality research and education and the development of society nationally and globally. The university offers an inspiring research and teaching environment to its 38,000 students (FTEs) and 8,300 employees, and has an annual revenues of EUR 935 million. Learn more at www.international.au.dk/
INFORMATIONER OM STILLINGEN:
- Arbejdspladsen ligger i:
Herning Kommune
-Virksomheden tilbyder:
-Arbejdsgiver:
Aarhus Universitet, Birk Centerpark 15, 7400 Herning
-Ansøgning:
Ansøgningsfrist: 18-06-2023; - ansøgningsfristen er overskredet
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