PhD position in “Governing the Urban Circular Economy”
The Chair Green Economy and Resources Governances, in collaboration with the IGLUS (Innovative Governance of Large Urban Systems,www.iglus.org), announces the opening of a PhD position on the governance challenges of the urban circular economy.
The project will investigate the governance of the re-use of used materials (such as recycling or waste to energy projects). Such re-use has started in some urban areas, often thanks to the initiative of citizens and private firms, but it is often slowed down because of lacking or inexistent regulations and un-adapted governance structures.
The urban circular economy indeed needs the creation of innovative governance systems that allows actors to work together towards more efficient and sustainable solutions. The successful PhD candidate will study, among others, business models, technological transitions, power and agency as well as citizen involvement as contributions to an Urban Circular Economy.
Candidates from all relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply. But, candidates with a Master’s degree in management of technology and technology policy will be given preference.The position will remain open until filled. Please send your application dossier, comprising your CV, a sample paper and names of four reference persons.
Your application has to follow the official criteria of the Doctoral School: phd.epfl.ch/cms/page-19492-en.html
For further information please contact:
Prof. Bruno.Oberle (Bruno.oberle@epfl.ch) or Céline Corday (celine.cordey@epfl.ch) doctoral School
The project will investigate the governance of the re-use of used materials (such as recycling or waste to energy projects). Such re-use has started in some urban areas, often thanks to the initiative of citizens and private firms, but it is often slowed down because of lacking or inexistent regulations and un-adapted governance structures.
The urban circular economy indeed needs the creation of innovative governance systems that allows actors to work together towards more efficient and sustainable solutions. The successful PhD candidate will study, among others, business models, technological transitions, power and agency as well as citizen involvement as contributions to an Urban Circular Economy.
Candidates from all relevant disciplines are encouraged to apply. But, candidates with a Master’s degree in management of technology and technology policy will be given preference.The position will remain open until filled. Please send your application dossier, comprising your CV, a sample paper and names of four reference persons.
Your application has to follow the official criteria of the Doctoral School: phd.epfl.ch/cms/page-19492-en.html
For further information please contact:
Prof. Bruno.Oberle (Bruno.oberle@epfl.ch) or Céline Corday (celine.cordey@epfl.ch) doctoral School
