Postdoctoral position in Energy Transition Research

About the position

NHH in Bergen, Norway, invites applications for one or more postdoctoral positions in energy transition research. The positions will be financed by projects on hydrogen value chains and other topics related to renewable energy and energy transition. The positions will be affiliated with the ENE Centre at the Department of Business and Management Science. 

The duration of the positions is three years with possibility for extension to four years depending on the amount of duty work that is agreed upon. Examples of duty work is teaching, supervision and project administrative tasks. 

The department seeks ambitious candidates early in their careers. Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD degree in economics, finance or business-oriented fields such as management science and operations research from a recognised business school or university. The ability to engage in discussions on applied research with industry partners will be emphasised.

The Department of Business and Management Science has high ambitions in terms of research and offers a stimulating work environment. The main activities are organised in five broad research areas: i) Managerial Economics and Business Strategy ii) Business Taxation iii) Asset Management and Risk Analysis iv) Energy Markets, Resource Management and Sustainability v) Shipping, Logistics and Operations Management. The department is multi-disciplinary, and the research covers both empirical and theoretical inquiries. For more information, please consult our webpage. 

The ENE Centre offers a research environment with a strong publication record, good career development opportunities and excellent academic networks as well as close cooperation with industry and the government. The centre consists of PhD candidates, young academics and senior researchers working on economic theory, applied econometrics, finance, optimisation, decision-making and policy. The centre and the department together are partner in several large, technology-oriented research projects that focus on energy transition and sustainability, such as HyValue, MarTrans, RenewHydro, Nord_H2ub, Climate Futures and NTRANS. 

NHH offers

• a competitive salary that is negotiable within the state salary scale for junior positions. The salary will depend both on the level of competence and length of service
• a favorable membership in the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund (SPK) and good welfare benefits such as parental leave 
• research funds for traveling and conference participation and a bonus system for publication in top international journals (up to NOK 200 000)

Note that public health care, public schooling for children, and most other public services are free in Norway. The city of Bergen has a mild, coastal climate and offers rich opportunities for culture and outdoor activities - as well as a family-friendly environment (explore visitnorway.com)

General information

The appointee must comply with the guidelines that apply to the position at any time.

The state labour force shall reflect the diversity of Norwegian society to the greatest extent possible. People with immigrant backgrounds and people with disabilities are encouraged to apply for the position.

In the assessment of applicants, international experience and qualifications will be emphasised. In the event of equivalent qualifications, female applicants will be given preference.

NHH offers the opportunity to participate in a program for university pedagogy, and candidates hired for a four-year position (Assistant Professor) must take one basic module of the program during the fixed-term period. 

Faculty appointments and promotions approved after 1 August 2025 will have Norwegian language requirements, as stated in the national regulations. Postdoctoral fellows must document language proficiency in Norwegian or another Scandinavian language at minimum A2 level or complete the equivalent of 15 ECTS in Norwegian during the employment period. NHH can also offer courses in Norwegian to postdoctoral fellows appointed before 1 August 2025, who may not initially have Norwegian or another Scandinavian language proficiency.

The application should contain details of the applicant's scientific and pedagogical education and work experience. The application  and enclosed documentation, including a CV, a research proposal, a maximum of 5 published or unpublished research papers, a list of all publications, and any other documents that are useful in evaluating your application should be submitted through the Jobbnorge online portal. To open the application, please click 'Apply for this job'. For English version, go to the menu at the top right side.

Two or three reference letters (in PDF) must be submitted by the referees directly to NHH at hr-references@nhh.no, within 15 December 2024.

In accordance with §25 (2) of the Freedom of Information Act, information about the applicant may be made public even if the applicant has requested not to have his/her name entered on the list of applicants. The applicant will be notified if his/her request is not respected.

Enquiries about the position should be directed to:

• Head of Department, Professor Jarle Møen, jarle.moen@nhh.no, phone +47 55959612
• Head of Research, Professor Leif Sandal, leif.sandal@nhh.no, phone +47 55959341
• Administration Manager, Kristin Reichel Teigland, kristin.teigland@nhh.no, phone +47 55959431

Deadline for applications is 15 December 2024. This date also applies to the submission of publications/written work.