Requirements

The research project aims to develop and test effective behavioural strategies and economic policies to accelerate the transition towards a carbon-neutral electricity system. The successful PhD candidate will be expected to develop independent and novel research ideas to review various technological scenarios, explore alternative price signals in the carbon-neutral electricity market, and develop effective behavioural change strategies for a carbon-neutral system. Experimental work (as field randomised controlled trials, RCTs) should be conducted to test the proposed policies, which must involve a comparative policy evaluation of behaviour change alternatives, including an assessment of their legitimacy and public acceptability.

Essential criteria:

1. A Master’s degree (or equivalent) in the field of economics, data science and/or engineering with cum-laude (or higher)
2. Fluency in English.

Desirable criteria:

1. A keen interest in undertaking graduate research in behavioural and experimental economics or sciences.
2. An understanding (through prior education or professional experience) of the electricity markets.

What do we offer?

Annual full-time contract for the development of this research line. In addition, training activities may be carried out. This modality allows the Research Assistant to establish a very close professional relationship with the institutions with which he/she collaborates. There will be an option to apply for a PhD if the performance is adequate. The Research Assistant is hired each year for a maximum period of 6. The gross salary for the first year is € 25896 for the year 2023. In addition, the IIT covers 90% of the cost of training activities and the Research Assistant can enjoy all the advantages offered to Comillas students (Sports, Cultural Activities, Library, etc.).

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