PhD Research Fellowship in Circular Battery Strategies
Join an international research team to investigate circular economy and business model innovation for electric vehicle batteries.
Best for:Best for researchers with a background in innovation studies, business, or industrial ecology interested in circular economy and battery sustainability.
Overview
The Center for Research on Digitalization and Sustainability (CREDS) at the University of Inland Norway invites applications for a three-year PhD fellowship focused on circular battery strategies. The successful candidate will explore business model innovation, value chain organization, and end-of-life pathways for electric vehicle batteries within the context of sustainability transitions. This position requires active participation in the INSEPP PhD programme and collaboration with the CREDS research environment. Applicants are expected to develop a research design that addresses resource governance, market dynamics, or sustainability criteria in the energy and mobility sectors.
What you'll do
- Conduct independent research on circular battery strategies and business model innovation.
- Develop and execute a research project including empirical fieldwork and data collection.
- Participate actively in the activities and seminars of the INSEPP PhD programme.
- Collaborate with the academic staff at CREDS and contribute to the center's research agenda.
- Prepare and publish academic papers based on the doctoral research.
- Engage with external stakeholders and practitioners in the Nordic industry context.
Requirements
Degree required: Master's degree in business, management, innovation studies, energy systems, industrial ecology, or related fields.
Degree offered: PhD
Language: English; proficiency must be documented according to university regulations.
Instruction: English
- Strong academic record with a master's thesis in a relevant field.
- Ability to work independently and manage empirical research projects.
- Proficiency in English for academic writing and communication.
- Competence in relevant research methodologies such as case studies or systems modelling.
- Must meet admission requirements for the INSEPP PhD programme.
- Master's degree must include a thesis of at least 30 ECTS.
- Average grade at master's level must normally be B or higher.
- Must be eligible for security clearance under the Act on Control of the Export of Strategic Goods.
Funding & terms
How to apply
Deadline: 2026-11-12
Submit your application electronically via the provided portal. Ensure all required documents, including the project proposal and academic transcripts, are uploaded as separate files.
- Project proposal with progress plan
- Application letter
- CV
- Master's thesis
- Certified copies of transcripts and diplomas
- Contact information for 2 references
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