PhD Position in Geography: Post-Fossil Fuel Transitions
Investigate democratic governance and political dilemmas in petroleum-producing nations navigating post-fossil fuel transitions.
Best for:Best for master's graduates in human geography or social sciences with qualitative research experience and an interest in energy transitions.
Overview
The Department of Geography and Social Anthropology at NTNU offers a three-year PhD position focusing on post-fossil fuel transitions in petroleum-producing nations. The successful candidate will join the Research Group on Geographies of Just and Sustainable Transitions and the NTNU Strategic Area on Energy. The research investigates the contradictions, dilemmas, and political pushback democratic states face when moving beyond the fossil fuel era. The candidate is expected to produce a high-quality doctoral dissertation, engage in academic publishing, and contribute to public policy discussions.
What you'll do
- Complete doctoral education leading to a PhD degree within three years
- Conduct independent, high-quality research on post-fossil fuel transitions in democratic petroleum-producing nations
- Participate actively in the Just and Sustainable Transitions research group
- Help organize academic and public events for the Beyond Fossil Fuel Focus Area at NTNU Energy
- Disseminate research findings through academic publications and popular science forums
- Participate in international research activities, conferences, and potential research stays abroad
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in Human Geography, Science and Technology Studies, Political Science, or an equivalent degree in Social Sciences
Degree offered: PhD
Language: Fluent oral and written communication skills in English
Instruction: English
- Relevant Master's degree including a major independent project or thesis of at least 30 ECTS
- Strong academic background with a master's grade average equivalent to B or better on NTNU's grading scale
- Proficiency in qualitative social science research methodologies
- Ability to develop a rigorous research proposal and plan relevant to the project framework
- Strong independent work habits and structured goal-setting capabilities
- Must meet the requirements for admission to the PhD Programme in Social Sciences with Specialization in Geography at NTNU
- Education must be equivalent to a five-year Norwegian degree structure
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-12-01
Submit your application electronically through the Jobbnorge portal by clicking the apply button. Ensure all required academic transcripts, CVs, and research proposals are attached in accordance with the university guidelines.
- CV
- Master's degree diploma and transcripts
- Research proposal
- Relevant academic works
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