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Ref LXI_MSCA_54 - Postdoc candidate for a MSCA PF in Behavioural Science in Life Cycle Assessment, Sustainability, Technology Change, Adaptation and Adoption

Luxinnovation
5 Mar 2021

Hosting Information

Offer Deadline
EU Research Framework Programme
HE / MSCA
Country
Luxembourg
City
Esch-sur-alzette

Organisation/Institute

Organisation / Company
The Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) (application management through Luxinnovation)
Is the Hosting related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?
No

Contact Information

Organisation / Company Type
Public Research Institution
State/Province
Luxembourg
Postal Code
4362
Street
5 Avenue des Hauts-Fourneaux

Description

LIST is interested in hosting a postdoctoral fellow within the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Postdoctoral Fellowship programme.

 

         Please note that this opportunity is not a funded positions (yet); it depend on

         1. The organization selecting you for continuing the process and

         2. A successful proposal written mostly by you (with some input from your host organization         

         in Luxembourg) and submitted before September 15th 2021.

 

 

Project idea

The research question to tackle in the project is how to foster behavioural change in consumers, citizen, industry and public stakeholders through sustainability metrics and best practices. Main hypothesis to test will revolve e.g. around the modification of metrics to adapt them to specific stakeholders segmentations, the use of incentives and communication strategies together with metrics to raise awareness and generate action, fostering a sustainable use of technologies since their early design phase by considering behaviors in the design requirements. The research unit supporting the candidate is ideally positioned as it includes expertise in sustainability metrics, policy support, design, sustainable cities and energy systems.

 

Offer Requirements

The ideal applicant is a brilliant young researcher with a track record in the development and testing of behavioural change approaches towards sustainability. The candidate has a training in social and behavioural science and is knowledgeable in sustainability and technology. Any experience in related fields (sociology, psychology) and in testing different ways to support the ecological and energy transition in society and business (e.g. by communication, awareness raising, incentivization) is an asset.

LIST is promoting equal opportunity employment. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

 

Institute description

Description of the research unit here.

The candidate will be incorporated in the LCSA group.

 

About Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions Postdoctoral Fellowship

The MSCA PF are postdoctoral fellowships, financed through the European Commission for 2 year positions, covering salary and research costs of the researchers, who can come from anywhere in the world. The evaluation process of these programmes is more about the project and the career development of the candidate, than his/her publication record. The organizations in Luxembourg that want to host such talented researchers include large public research organizations as well as private companies that offer interesting job perspectives after completion of the fellowship.

 

Minimal eligibility criteria

  • Individual: applicant applies together with host institute
  • PhD at the deadline (PhD date cannot be more than 8 years ago)
  • Not working or living in Luxembourg for longer than 12 months before the call deadline
  • For rules see here or contact your NCP

 

How to apply

Please fill out the application form until May 15th 2021 – please note that we cannot accept applications without the application form. We need your CV with a list of publications and if relevant a short project proposal (maximum 3 pages) as well as the offer reference you are interested in. You can also send several fine-tuned CVs if you are interested in multiple positions – please fill out a new application form in that case. Make sure you address the text and requirements mentioned by the respective hosts.

Please note that applications are made through Luxinnovation, your contact point for Horizon Europe in Luxembourg, before being handed over to the host company.

Don’t hesitate to contact us, if you have any questions.

 

Luxinnovation, the Luxembourgish Innovation agency and National Contact Point for MSCA, will support both you and your future host institute during your application phase. For all applicants coming to Luxembourg we offer guidance documents, webinars, training in proposal writing and we will review your proposals if you wish so (depending on our availability). In 2019, MSCA IF proposals from Luxembourg had an average success rate of 28.5%, and proposals reviewed by our service 42%.

 

More information can be found on our website.

See other similar positions here.

 

KEYWORDS

  • Behavioral change
  • Sustainability
  • Transition
  • Technology Adoption

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