The Environmental Psychology group at the University of Groningen invites applications for a temporary post-doctoral research position on the acceptability of low-carbon lifestyles.
To effectively mitigate climate change, people have to adopt low-carbon lifestyles, meaning that they have to engage in a wide range of low-carbon behaviors. Hence, we need to understand how such broader low-carbon lifestyle changes can be achieved. The project aims to identify how people conceive of low-carbon lifestyles, to what extent people are willing to accept and adopt low-carbon lifestyles, and which factors affect the likelihood that low-carbon lifestyle changes are achieved.
Specifically, the project aims to understand how low-carbon lifestyles may affect an individual’s quality of life and to what extent individual, social, and contextual factors affect evaluations of low-carbon lifestyles. Moreover, the research aims to identify under which conditions low-carbon lifestyles will be more acceptable and which strategies and policies can promote the adoption of low-carbon lifestyles.
Duration: 2 years
Starting Date: as soon as possible
Salary
- depending on qualifications and work experience, a maximum salary of €3,877 gross per month for a full-time position.
- a holiday allowance of 8% of gross annual income and an 8.3% end-of-the-year allowance
- attractive secondary terms of employment
Job Requirements
The position acceptability of low-carbon lifestyles seek candidates who meet the following requirements:
- a PhD degree in a relevant field of Psychology, with a focus on Environmental Psychology
- a relevant publication record demonstrating your ability to publish international academic publications, preferably in top-tier peer-reviewed journals
- experience with theory-driven research with a high societal impact
a clear interest in collaborative interdisciplinary research - the ability to communicate verbally and in written form in English and preferably Dutch (or willingness to learn Dutch)
- ability to work independently and manage joint research activities
- a team player with good communication skills.
Application Process
Applications in one pdf should include:
- an up-to-date curriculum vitae
- a motivation letter stating your motivation to apply for the position and your key qualities relevant for this position
- contact information for two academic references.
To apply for the Post-doctoral Research: Acceptability of Low-Carbon Lifestyles, click here.
Deadline: January 28, 2024.
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