Research Associate position (50%)
in the project "The Political Economy
of Coal Policy" (Basel)
Start date: October 1, 2019
Duration of the contract: 18 months
The research group of
Political Economics of Energy Policy (Prof. Aya Kachi) in
the Faculty of Business and Economics invites applications for a Research Associate
position with a 50% appointment. The position will also be linked to the ongoing
research within SCCER CREST, one of the Swiss Competence Centers for
Energy Research. We are looking for a motivated scholar who already holds a
master's degree at the time of application.
Your position
The researcher will engage in the third-party funded project "The Political Economy
of Coal Policy: Comparative Analyses of Stakeholder Strategies and Resource
Industries' Embeddedness in the International Economy (COALSTAKE)".
This interdisciplinary project draws from Political Science, Economics, Sociology
and Transition Studies, analyzing the political economy of energy policy with a
specific focus on coal in 4 cases: Australia, Canada, Germany, and Japan. The
project specifically addresses the involvement of energy stakeholders in policymaking
processes. For more information about the funded project, please read
the project overview here:
https://wwz.unibas.ch/en/politicaleconomicsenergypolicy/projectcoalstake/
Apart from a strong interest in the topic as such, strong social science methods
skills are especially welcome. Specialized skills such as conducting surveys or
interviews with stakeholders and conducting social network analysis are not required
but a plus. Proficiency in English, as well as the ability to work both in a
collaborative and independent setting are required.
The position is ideal for candidates who want to acquire experience with the
research
and academic publication process before potentially starting an own
PhD project.
Your profile
The Research Associate position will require:
- Master's degree in Political Science, Sociology, Economics with policy
focus, or a related field of study.
- Strong interest in at least one of the following areas: Political economy, climate
policy, energy policy, sustainability transitions.
- Very good command in English.
- Strong interest in research methods and proficiency in some of the following
methods:
- Qualitative and comparative social science methods
- Quantitative data processing and analyses using R or Stata
- Quantitative network analysis
- Planning, implementation and analysis of semi-structured interviews with
decision-makers
- Planning, implementation and analysis of surveys
- Qualitative and comparative social science methods
- Quantitative data processing and analyses using R or Stata
- Quantitative network analysis
- Planning, implementation and analysis of semi-structured interviews with
decision-makers
- Planning, implementation and analysis of surveys
We encourage researchers with the following skills to apply:
- Being a team player.
- Willingness to assume responsibility for administrative project parts.
- Very good command in Japanese is a plus.
- Proficiency in typesetting with LaTeX is a plus.
- Bibliography organization using Mendeley is a plus.
We offer you
The research project addresses major challenges of current socio-economic systems.
You will be engaging in cutting-edge social science research that is expected
to have a major impact. Becoming part of this project also means you will
become part of a growing network of scholars and practitioners that shape the
future of energy systems. We offer a dynamic working environment in a team of
international scholars.
Please upload your application as a single PDF file via the online application portal
of the university (see "Apply" button below). Applications which are not submitted
via the online application portal of the university won't be considered. Your
application should include:In addition, an academic referee should send a recommendation
letter to Prof. Aya Kachi (
energiepolitik-wwz@unibas.ch).
Application
deadline: September 1, 2019 (or when the position is filled). If you
have questions about the position, please contact Prof. Aya Kachi
(
energiepolitik-wwz@unibas.ch).
www.unibas.ch