The Center for Research on Digitalization and Sustainability (CREDS) at the University of Inland Norway (INN) invites applications for a three-year PhD Research Fellowship in Circular Battery Strategies. Based at the Innlandet Science Park in Kongsvinger, this position focuses on innovation studies, sustainability transitions, and circular economy models within the context of electric vehicle (EV) batteries.
About the role
As a PhD fellow, you will join an international research team to investigate how circular value chains for energy and mobility are organized and governed. Your research will address end-of-life pathways for batteries, including reuse, repair, and recycling strategies, as well as the business models that extend the life of battery materials. You will be expected to define your own research design, utilizing methodologies such as qualitative case studies, system dynamics, or agent-based modeling.
Key responsibilities
- Conduct independent research on circular battery strategies and sustainability transitions.
- Participate actively in the INSEPP PhD program and contribute to CREDS research groups.
- Engage with external actors and practitioners for empirical fieldwork.
- Collaborate on academic publishing and project development.
What we offer
- A stimulating and supportive academic environment at a developing institution.
- Salary according to the Government Salary Scale (PhD candidate 1017).
- Membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund with comprehensive insurance schemes.
- Opportunities for professional development and international research collaboration.
Please note: This position requires a high degree of on-site presence in Kongsvinger. Admission to the INSEPP PhD program is a condition for employment.