Two Fully-Funded PhD Positions in Hydrogen Energy Economics

Join the HyPT Center at the University of Adelaide to research the economics, policy, and market dynamics of the emerging global hydrogen economy.

Best for:Best for economics or public-policy graduates with a strong interest in energy transitions, green hydrogen, and applied macroeconomic research.

University of Adelaide · Adelaide, Australia · R1 · First-stage researcher

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Hydrogen economyNational hydrogen strategy formationMarket adoption of hydrogen technologiesMacroeconomic implications of green hydrogenNet-zero policy analysisSustainable energy transitions

Deadline

: Expired

Funding

Salaried

3–4 years (full-time PhD)

Start date

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Full-time

Location

Adelaide

Australia

Overview

The Global Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT) Center, funded by CSIRO, is offering two full-time doctoral positions within the School of Economics and Public Policy at the University of Adelaide. Successful candidates will investigate the formation of national hydrogen strategies, the mechanisms driving market adoption of hydrogen technologies under net-zero initiatives, and the macroeconomic consequences of green hydrogen policies. The programme provides access to world-class academic resources and a collaborative research environment. Applicants should be passionate about sustainability and the transition to a hydrogen-powered economy.

hydrogen energygreen hydrogenenergy economicspublic policynet-zeroCSIROmarket adoptionmacroeconomics

What you'll do

Conduct original doctoral research on the economic and policy dimensions of the emerging hydrogen economy
Analyse the factors and preconditions that shape national hydrogen strategy development across countries
Investigate mechanisms driving market adoption of hydrogen technologies within net-zero frameworks
Assess the macroeconomic impacts of green hydrogen policies using quantitative or qualitative methods
Engage with interdisciplinary researchers at the HyPT Center and contribute to collaborative publications
Produce a doctoral dissertation that advances understanding of hydrogen-powered economic transitions
Present research findings at conferences, workshops, and stakeholder events

Requirements

Degree required: MSc or equivalent in Economics, Public Policy, Energy Economics, or a closely related field

Degree offered: PhD

Language: English proficiency required (evidence of English language proficiency must be submitted)

Instruction: English

Required skills

Strong background in economics, public policy, or energy policy
Demonstrated analytical and research skills relevant to macroeconomic or policy analysis
Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary research team
Excellent academic writing and communication skills

Nice to have

Prior coursework or research experience related to energy economics or environmental policyFamiliarity with hydrogen technologies or renewable energy marketsQuantitative methods training (econometrics, computational modelling, or data analysis)

Eligibility

Must meet the University of Adelaide's PhD admission requirements
Applicants must provide certified translations for any non-English documentation
Open to early-career researchers seeking doctoral training

Funding & terms

Type

Salaried

Amount

—

Duration

3–4 years (full-time PhD)

Programme

Global Hydrogen Production Technologies (HyPT) Center

CSIRO

How to apply

Deadline: Expired

Interested candidates should submit an Expression of Interest (EOI) by email to Dr Qazi Haque or Professor Firmin Doko Tchatoka. The EOI must include degree certificates, academic transcripts, English translations of non-English documents, evidence of English language proficiency, and a CV. Further details are available on the University of Adelaide scholarships page.

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