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Daria Shapovalova

1 year ago

Energy transition, environmental decision-making Aberdeen University in United Kingdom

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

UK fees are covered and an annual stipend is provided. No further details on stipend amount or additional funding specifics are given.

Deadline

Expired

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United Kingdom

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University of Aberdeen

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Sociology
Earth Science
Social Science
Environmental Sustainability
Wave Energy
Liberal Arts
Energy Transition
Environmental Governance
Interdisciplinary Collaboration

About this position

A fully funded PhD position is available at the University of Aberdeen as part of the TRANSECTS Project, a UKRI-funded initiative focused on energy transitions in coastal communities. The successful candidate will develop innovative frameworks for inter- and transdisciplinary research to support transformative environmental decision-making.

The project will integrate natural and social sciences with arts and humanities, using a spatial-temporal lens to examine marine energy transitions and their impact on coastal sustainability and resilience. Case studies include the Humber Estuary, Orkney Islands, and east-coast Scotland. The PhD will use these as examples and may also assess other projects within the Resilient UK Coastal Communities and Seas Programme.

The position covers UK tuition fees and provides an annual stipend. Applicants should have a background or interest in interdisciplinary research related to energy transition, environmental science, social science, or arts.

For more information and to apply, follow the provided links.

Funding details

UK fees are covered and an annual stipend is provided. No further details on stipend amount or additional funding specifics are given.

What's required

Applicants should have a background or strong interest in interdisciplinary approaches to energy transition, environmental science, social science, arts, or research methodology. Motivation to work across disciplines and with diverse stakeholders is essential. Specific degree level or GPA requirements are not mentioned.

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Senior Lecturer in Energy Law at University of Aberdeen

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