Postdoc – Enabling the Prevention of Rebound Effects by Simulation and Design – DTU Construct
Danmarks Tekniske Universitet
Job Description:If you have a PhD in (1) Design & Innovation, Behavioral Design, Product Design & Development, Sustainable Design, Systems Design, or related areas or (2) modelling and simulation of dynamic systems (i.e., System Dynamics) or related areas and you want to work at the very front of the new scientific revolution within design for sustainability, this is a job for you to thrive.At DTU Construct you will break new ground at the absolute forefront for enabling the design of sustainable solutions and be an active part of REBOUNDLESS, a prestigious ERC Consolidator Grant project, awarded by the European Research Council.Your main goal will be to drive a paradigm shift in design science to enable the prevention of rebound effects (i.e., unintended consequences of interventions that arise due to behavioral and systemic changes, which undermine ca. 40% of all potential sustainability gains) by design.You will have the opportunity to join top interdisciplinary scientists from all over the world and make a personal impact in solving some of the most critical challenges the world is facing. Never before has there been a stronger global focus on solving the pressing sustainability challenges, but the expected positive societal impact will not be achieved unless rebound effects are prevented.Responsibilities and qualificationsWe are looking for a talented and ambitious early-stage scientist with a collaborative mindset and critical thinking backed by excellent communication ability in written and spoken English. Equally important is it that you like to create results based on knowledge sharing and positive teamwork.We are looking for two alternative profiles:(1) Unveiling design strategies to prevent rebound effects
Your focus will be to drive the identification of design strategies that can prevent rebound effects at the product, product/service-system, and socio-technical system levels.More specifically, you will focus on expanding the current understanding of how design decisions give rise to rebound effects, further advancing current knowledge of rebound effects with a strong sustainability, design and behavioral perspective.In collaboration with the research team, you will drive the development of the so-called “reboundless design strategies”. Your primary tasks will include:
(2) Modelling and simulating the occurrence of rebound effects
Your focus will be to support the modelling and simulation of rebound effects triggered by efficiency, effectiveness and sufficiency design strategies at the product, business model, and socio-technical systems levels, building upon systemic mechanisms of rebound effects across four needs (housing, nutrition, mobility, and consumables).More specifically, you will focus on quantitative simulation of rebound effects, enabling the ex-ante quantification of their magnitude, the identification of key leverage points and the evaluation of the effectiveness of alternative design strategies. Your primary tasks will include:
You will work in an interdisciplinary team, in close collaboration with the other team members in REBOUNDLESS. We expect that your research work resulting in the publication of high-end scientific articles and conferences.As a formal qualification, you must hold a PhD degree (or equivalent). Furthermore, it is an advantage if you have knowledge of design for sustainability, behavioral design and/or behavioral economics.The REBOUNDLESS group – your new team
You will join a top-class ERC scientific team, which consists of a multidisciplinary team of researchers who work hands-in-hand (incl. academic staff, researchers, postdocs, PhD students and research assistants). is part of the Section of . We will also actively collaborate with the .
Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.All interested candidates irrespective of age, gender, disability, race, religion, or ethnic background are encouraged to apply.DTU Civil and Mechanical Engineering develops and utilizes science and technical knowledge for the benefit of society and sustainable development. We undertake research, education, innovation, and scientific advice of the highest quality within engineering design, building design and processes, building construction and safety, building energy and installation, solid mechanics, fluid mechanics, materials technology, manufacturing engineering, and thermal energy systems.Technology for people
DTU develops technology for people. With our international elite research and study programmes, we are helping to create a better world and to solve the global challenges formulated in the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Hans Christian Ørsted founded DTU in 1829 with a clear mission to develop and create value using science and engineering to benefit society. That mission lives on today. DTU has 13,500 students and 6,000 employees. We work in an international atmosphere and have an inclusive, evolving, and informal working environment. DTU has campuses in all parts of Denmark and in Greenland, and we collaborate with the best universities around the world.
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