PhD Candidate in Energy poverty and Energy justice (PA2026/894)

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Lund University

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The International Institute for Industrial Environmental Economics (IIIEE) at Lund University was founded in 1994 and has since developed genuine interdisciplinary education and research with focus on strategies for sustainable development. The Institute facilitates a great number of external research and development projects as well as two international master programs. More information is available on the Institute’s website ?url=www.iiiee.lu.se&module=jobs&id=3218669" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">?url=www.iiiee.lu.se&module=jobs&id=3218669" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.iiiee.lu.se. The working language of the Institute is English.

 

Being a doctoral student

As a doctoral student, you are both admitted as a student and employed at Lund University.

 

As a doctoral student, you will be trained in a scientific approach. In short, you will be trained to think critically and analytically, to solve problems independently using the right methods, and to develop an awareness of research ethics. In addition, you will have the opportunity to work on projects, to develop your leadership and pedagogical skills. Throughout your studies, you will be guided by supervisors. Doctoral studies end with a thesis and a doctoral degree.

 

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Subject and project description

The doctoral student will work on the project ’Heating, transport, and participation in life: Towards an integrated understanding of energy poverty and the power structures upholding it for a just transition’. The project aims to investigate how energy poverty is experienced and whether, and if so how, heating and transport poverty overlap. The project will analyse both energy poverty and the underlying power structures that perpetuate energy inequalities. The aim is to contribute to research in the field and to develop policies that can provide support to households.

The doctoral project consists of several parts. 1) Using qualitative methods to develop knowledge about perceived energy poverty (heating and transport) in Sweden and the power structures that perpetuate energy-related inequalities; 2) Through surveys and interviews, identify the most vulnerable groups in Sweden with regard to energy poverty linked to heating and transport, respectively, as well as cases where these forms of vulnerability coincide and reinforce each other. The project also includes an art exhibition to raise public awareness of the importance of a just transition.

 

The project is being carried out in collaboration with the Stockholm Environment Institute and Energikontor Syd.

 

Work duties

You will primarily devote yourself to your doctoral programme, which includes participation in research projects as well as third cycle courses, seminars and conferences. The project has an action-oriented and interdisciplinary approach and is being carried out in collaboration between IIIEE at Lund University, the Stockholm Environment Institute and Energikontor Syd. Empirically, the project focuses on energy poverty linked to transport and housing in Sweden.

 

The fieldwork that will be carried out within the project will involve travel within Sweden. Various methods will be used for data collection and analysis, both qualitative and quantitative. Data collection will also be carried out in collaboration between all three parties in the project. Analysis and reporting of results will also be done jointly in the project. The candidate for this project is expected to work in collaboration with others in all parts of the research process, from data collection to publication.

 

The duties also include also include participation in teaching and other departmental work (however, a maximum of 20% of working hours).

 

Qualifications

To be eligible for admission and employment as a doctoral student, you must fulfil the requirements below.

 

Admission requirements

A person meets the general admission requirements for third-cycle courses and study programmes if the applicant:

• has been awarded a second-cycle qualification, or
• has satisfied the requirements for courses comprising at least 240 credits of which at least 60 credits were awarded in the second cycle, or
• has acquired substantially equivalent knowledge in some other way in Sweden or abroad.

 

A person meets the specific admission requirements for third cycle studies in Energy poverty and energy justice if the applicant has:

 

• A master’s degree (or equivalent) in a relevant, preferably interdisciplinary field (e.g. climate and sustainability studies)
• A degree or course related to sustainability or environmental management/policy is required.
  

Additional requirements

In order to complete the doctoral programme in question, the following are also required:

• very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written.
• very good knowledge of Swedish, both spoken and written.
• ability to work collaboratively and contribute to a collegial research environment.
• good ability to work independently and to formulate and tackle research problems.
• good written and oral communication skills
• persistence, motivation, and creative and analytical thinking skills required to complete a doctoral programme

 

Other qualifications (advantages)

For the doctoral programme in question, the following are considered as other qualifications:

• Experience of working in an interdisciplinary environment
• Demonstrated interest in research on energy justice and energy poverty
• Experiences of qualitative and quantative research methods

 

Consideration will be given to good collaborative skills, drive and independence, as well as how the applicant’s experience and competence are assessed to have the ability needed to complete the doctoral programme.

 

 

We offer
Lund University is a public authority which means that employees get particular benefits, generous annual leave and an advantageous occupational pension scheme. It is advisable to enter information on what your unit specifically can offer as a workplace.

 

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About the employment

The employment is a fixed-term employment at full time, starting DATE. If there is no specific start date, you can instead write ’as soon as possible’ or ’as agreed’. Third cycle studies at LTH consist of full-time studies for 4 years. In the case of teaching and other departmental duties, the employment is extended accordingly. Doctoral studentships are regulated in the Higher Education Ordinance (1993:100), chapter 5, 1-7 §§.

 

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How to apply

Applications shall be written in Swedish and include:

• CV and a cover letter stating the reasons why you are interested in the doctoral programme/employment and in what way the research project corresponds to your interests and educational background.
• Proposed research plan (max 3 pages) related to the described topic
• Copies of issued study certificates and/or awarded degree certificates. These must confirm that you meet the general and specific admission requirements for the doctoral programme and show that you have the subject knowledge required for the doctoral programme project.
• Other documents you wish to be considered (grade transcripts, contact information for your references, letters of recommendation, etc.)
• Relevant theses must be attached to the application (Master’s thesis, or degree project).

We welcome your application.

 

 

Type of employment
Temporary position

First day of employment
enligt ök

Salary
Monthly salary

Number of positions
1

Full-time equivalent
100

City
Lund

County
Skåne län

Country
Sweden

Reference number
PA2026/894

Contact

• Jenny Palm, +46462220242, jenny.palmiiiee.lu.se

Union representative

• OFR/ST:Fackförbundet ST:s kansli, 046-2229362, stst.lu.se
• SACO:Saco-s-rådet vid Lunds universitet, kanslisaco-s.lu.se, kanslisaco-s.lu.se
• SEKO: Seko Civil, 046-2229366, sekocivilseko.lu.se

Published
17.Mar.2026

Last application date
07.Apr.2026

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