PhD (lic) in Innovation Science - Innovations in Energy and Environment

Halmstad University

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Halmstad University creates values, drives innovation and develops people and society for the future. Since its inception 1983, the business has been characterised by innovation and innovation. Today we have a wide range of courses, about 14 000 students and about 700 employees. The research is internationally renowned and is conducted in multidisciplinary innovation and research environments within the University's two focus areas: Health Innovation and Smart Cities and Communities. The University actively participates in social development through extensive and recognised collaboration with both the business community and the public sector.

Academy of Business, Innovation and Sustainability

The University consists of four interdisciplinary academies and the current position is located at the Academy of Business, Innovation and Sustainability (FIH). Here you can work in a research and education environment with a focus on sustainable development and entrepreneurship. The Academy has approximately 120 employees and consists of four departments: the Department of Building and Energy Technology, the Department of Economics, the Department of Environment and Life Sciences and the Division of Engineering and Innovation. FIH offers education at basic and advanced level, as well as doctoral studies in innovation science. Research within academia is multidisciplinary and often takes place in co-production with other actors.

Academy of Business, Innovation and Sustainability (FIH)

Tasks

We are now applying for a doctoral student for doctoral studies inInnovation scienceswith the topic Innovations in Energy and Environment. The employment is financed to the licentiate degree (two years). In order to complete the doctoral programme towards the doctoral degree, it is assumed that the doctoral student and the supervisors together are seeking and receiving additional external funding.  The first position may be valid for a maximum of one year and is then extended by one year at a time, provided that the doctoral studies are progressing satisfactorily (Högskoleförvaltningen 5 kap 7§).

As a doctoral student, you will be a central part of the new Kystklar research project that examines the development and strategic implementation of natural-based solutions for climate adaptation in coastal municipalities in Sweden and Denmark. Kisses are an EU Interreg project funded by the EU and the Halland Region. The project is part of the university's research programme ProActS, an interdisciplinary research collaboration on sustainability and circularity.

Due to accelerating climate change, coastal regions and coastal cities are exposed to sea level rise, erosion and storm floods. This doctoral project focuses on natural-based solutions - solutions that use natural processes and landscape-based methods - to adapt communities to the effects of climate change. Using action-based research methods and case studies, the doctoral project will investigate how municipalities in Sweden and Denmark plan and implement coastal strategies with a focus on dynamic climate adaptation with natural-based solutions. The research is based on conversion theory and develops methods for decision-making in an area where there is deep uncertainty today. In addition, the doctoral project will assess the value of ecosystem services provided by natural-based solutions, such as biodiversity, carbon storage and recreation. This evaluation will serve as a starting point for working with nature-based solutions in Halland and for finding new opportunities to finance these solutions.  The PhD project will be supervised by Marie Mattsson (professor of environmental science), Martin Melin (docent of environmental science) and Johanna Sjöstedt (docent of biology).

The service mainly includes research, but some teaching may be included if the need arises.

Qualifications

Qualifying to be employed as a doctoral student is the person who is or has already been admitted to a doctoral education at a university. (Högskoleföreningen 5 kap 3§).

In order to be admitted to a doctoral programme, the applicant must have basic qualifications and the specific qualifications required by the subject, and applicants must be deemed to have the other skills needed to benefit from the education (Högskoleregningen 5 kap 5§).

Basic eligibility for doctoral education (according to HF 7 Chapter. § 39) has it as:

• has completed a second-cycle degree;
• has completed course requirements of at least 240 credits, of which at least 60 credits at advanced level,
• or by any other means within or outside the country has acquired essentially equivalent knowledge

Other qualifications

Applicants must have:

• Master's or Master's degree in environmental science or equivalent, with knowledge of ecosystem services, natural-based solutions or climate adaptation
• Good language skills in both written and spoken Swedish or other Scandinavian language
• Good language skills in both written and spoken English

Merit is:

• Documented experience in conducting interviews, case studies or participation processes
•  Documented experience of research and development in the field of environmental science relevant to the project Kystklar
• Good cooperation and willingness to work in an environment with several organisations and stakeholders
• B driving licence

When appointing the position, consideration will be given to the applicant's ability to assimilate the doctoral education (Högskoleförordningen 5 kap 5§).

Wages

Salary according to local agreement for doctoral students who are employed at Halmstad University.

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