Research Assistant in renewable energy

University of Agder, Norway

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Research Assistant in renewable energy
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About the position

A temporary 90% position is available at the University of Agder, Faculty of Engineering and Science as a Research Assistant in renewable energy, affiliated to the Department of Engineering Sciences , for a period of 12 months. The position is located, at the present, at Campus Grimstad but can be carried out remotely if desired. The starting date is negotiable with the Faculty but is expected to begin in June or July 2022.



Responsibilities

The number of electric vehicles is increasing worldwide and lithium-ion battery waste is increasing as a result. Lithium-ion batteries are replaced when they reach 70-80% of their initial capacity. Most still have enough remaining useful life for second use applications, which are underexploited today. While it is assumed that the overall life cycle environmental impact of second use batteries will be lower than first use batteries in energy storage applications, a full-scale quantification of these impacts within the Norwegian battery value chain, has not yet been carried out. New policy recommendations will also be needed to incentivise sustainable behaviour in the battery value chain.

The Electric Agder (ELAG) project will develop competences within the Agder region to support local companies in creating sustainable value based EV battery re-use and subsequent recycling strategies to push battery value chains into circularity and to promote electrification through energy storage technology development.

This research assistant position is looking for a candidate who can help with a battery value chain sustainability assessment. Specific task for this position can include:

  • Identifying where emissions reductions can be made in the Norwegian battery value chain by carrying out life cycle assessment studies.
  • Determining suitable business strategies and economic incentives to incorporate battery reuse and recycling into a circular battery value chain
  • Drafting policy recommendations for improved circularity within the battery value chain to induce circularity among Norwegian actors through procurement, regulation, and economic incentives

The candidate’s tasks include literature studies, system modelling and optimization, and experimental tests and hardware development.



Required qualifications
  • Bachelor’s degree in (or equivalent) in industrial economics, circular economy, sustainable business management, industrial ecology, renewable energy or a closely related field. This year’s candidates/candidates who are in the closing stages of their bachelor or master’s degree can also apply.
  • Interest in battery technology and sustainability
  • Written and spoken competency in English

Further provisions relating to the positions as PhD Research Fellows can be found in the Regulations Concerning Terms and Conditions of Employment for the post of Post-Doctoral Research Fellow, Research Fellow, Research Assistant and Resident .



Desired qualifications
  • Master’s degree in (or equivalent) in renewable energy, battery engineering, industrial ecology, industrial economics, circular economy, sustainable business or a closely related field.
  • Experience with batteries and battery systems
  • Familiarity with Norwegian and/or European battery policy and regulations
  • Experience with life cycle assessment (LCA) and circular economy
  • Written and spoken competency in a Scandinavian language


Personal qualities

The position places great demands on the applicant’s capacity for independent, goal-oriented work. Relevant practical experience, personal suitability and good teamwork skills will also be emphasized.



We offer
  • Professional development in a large, exciting and socially influential organisation
  • A positive, inclusive and diverse working environment
  • Modern facilities and a comprehensive set of welfare offers 
  • Membership of the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund

More about working at UiA .

The position is remunerated according to the State Salary Scale, salary plan 17.515, code 1019 Research Assistant, NOK 407 900 gross salary per year for candidates with Bachelor’s Degree, or code 1020 Research Assistant, NOK 468 300 for candidates with Master’s Degree. Higher salary grades may be considered for particularly well-qualified applicants. A compulsory pension contribution to the Norwegian Public Service Pension Fund is deducted from the pay according to current statutory provisions.



General information

UiA is an open and inclusive university. We believe that diversity enriches the workplace and makes us better. We, therefore, encourage qualified candidates to apply for the position independent of gender, age, cultural background, disability or an incomplete CV.

Women are strongly encouraged to apply for the position. 

The successful applicant will have rights and obligations in accordance with the current regulations for the position, and organisational changes and changes in the duties and responsibilities of the position must be expected. The engagement is to be made in accordance with the regulations in force concerning the acts relating to Control of the Export of Strategic Goods, Services and Technology. Appointment is made by the University of Agder’s Appointments Committee for Teaching and Research Positions.

Short-listed applicants will be invited for interview. With the applicant’s permission, UiA will also conduct a reference check before appointment. Read more about the employment process .

In accordance with the Freedom of Information Act § 25 (2), applicants may request that they are not identified in the open list of applicants. The University, however, reserves the right to publish the names of applicants. Applicants will be advised of the University’s intention to exercise this right. 



Application

The application and any necessary information about education and experience (including diplomas and certificates) are to be sent electronically. Use the link "Apply for this job".

The following documentation must be uploaded electronically:

  • CV and application letter summarizing the applicant’s motivation and accomplishments
  • Diplomas and transcripts with grades from your Bachelor and Master degrees (if applicable)
  • Diploma Supplement for completed degrees from EU universities (applicants from non-EU universities are advised to attach an explanation of the grading system)
  • Two references and/or letters of recommendation, all including contact details
  • List of publications if applicable

The applicant is fully responsible for submitting complete digital documentation before the closing date. All documentation must be available in a Scandinavian language or English.

Application deadline: 15.03.22



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University of Agder

The University of Agder has more than 1500 employees and almost 14 000 students. This makes us one of the largest workplaces in Southern Norway. Our staff research, teach and disseminate knowledge from a variety of academic fields. Co-creation of knowledge is our common vision. We offer a broad range of study programmes in many fields. We are situated at two modern campuses in Kristiansand and Grimstad respectively.


We are an open and inclusive university marked by a culture of cooperation. The aim of the university is to further develop education and research at a high international level.



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Deadline

15th March 2022


Employer

University of Agder


Municipality

Grimstad


Scope

Fulltime (1 jobs) Fulltime (%)


Duration

Temporary


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