PhD Candidate in Biodiversity Value Assessment for Energy Transition
Explore the intersection of biodiversity modelling, renewable energy, and social-ecological systems.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in ecology or related fields with strong quantitative, computational, and spatial data analysis skills.
Overview
A three-year PhD position is available at the Gjærevoll Centre for Biodiversity Foresight Analyses at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU), funded by NTNU Energy and linked to the VISTA Centre for Norwegian Transformative Energy Policy Development (NOTRAP). The candidate will investigate synergies between biodiversity value and societal value in areas affected by the energy transition. Responsibilities include conducting high-quality research, producing peer-reviewed publications, and participating in academic dissemination. The successful applicant will join an interdisciplinary environment spanning natural sciences, engineering, and social sciences.
What you'll do
- Complete doctoral education and obtain a PhD degree in Biology within the specified timeframe
- Conduct independent and high-quality research combining biodiversity metrics and energy transition pathways
- Write a doctoral thesis comprising manuscripts suitable for publication in peer-reviewed international journals
- Disseminate research findings to both academic peers and non-academic stakeholders
- Participate actively in research groups at the Gjærevoll Centre and the NOTRAP centre
- Contribute to activities and initiatives organized by NTNU Energy
- Engage in international collaborations, conferences, and potential research visits abroad
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in ecology or a closely related scientific field
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; good oral and written communication and presentation skills
Instruction: English
Publications: Manuscripts suitable for publication in international peer-reviewed journals as part of the thesis
- Master's degree meeting the academic requirements for admission to the faculty's doctoral programme
- Academic grade average equivalent to B or better on NTNU's grading scale
- Demonstrated quantitative and computational skills
- Experience or strong interest in spatial data analysis and biodiversity modeling
- Must qualify for admission to the PhD programme in Biology at NTNU within three months of employment
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-13
Submit your application including a cover letter and CV in English or a Scandinavian language via the university portal. Ensure all required academic transcripts and documentation are attached before the application deadline.
- CV
- Cover letter
- Master's degree diploma and transcripts
- Bachelor's degree diploma and transcripts
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