PhD Scholarship Opportunity at Cork University Business School, Ireland – Investigating the Socio-Economic Metabolism of Community Renewable Energy Projects
The Cork University Business School (CUBS) of University College Cork and the SFI Research Centre for Energy, Climate and Marine research (MaREI), is looking for motivated and talented graduates with outstanding academic records to apply for a PhD Scholarship for a project entitled “Investigating the Socio-Economic Metabolism of Community Renewable Energy Projects”. The supervisory team consists of Prof Valeria Andreoni (AIB Professor in Sustainable Business) and Bernadette Power (Senior Lecturer in Sustainable Business).
ThePhD candidate should be interested in investigating the role that local communities, policies, renewable energy projects and economic activities can have in shaping the transition to a low carbon future. This PhD will complement and integrate a wide range of research and scholarship activities that University College Cork is currently undertaking within the Sustainable Future initiative.
The successful candidate should be highly self-motivated with an ability to work independently and be willing to undertake recommended coursework. Strong quantitative skills and good communication skills, both written and verbal, are essential requirements. Applicants should have a good primary degree (First or Second Class Honours Grade I) and ideally hold an M.Sc. in an appropriate discipline (Economics or related).
Application Procedure
Submit an electronic copy of Curriculum Vitae, a letter of interest and writing samples (papers or reports) to Prof. Valeria Andreoni (vandreoni@ucc.ie).
The deadline is set on 15 March 2024.
For further inquiries about the position or the application process contact Prof. Valeria Andreoni at vandreoni@ucc.ie.
