Postdoctoral Fellowship in Energy Transitions

Dartmouth College is offering a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Energy Transitions at the Irving Institute for Energy and Society. The role involves collaborative research on energy and climate challenges and teaching a core course in the Master of Energy Transition program. The position is for one to two years, starting between June and September 2025, with a salary of up to $75,000 plus benefits. Applicants must have a Ph.D. by June 30, 2025.
Description

The Irving Institute for
Energy and Society at Dartmouth College is dedicated to driving
progress towards an affordable, sustainable, and reliable energy
future for the betterment of society. The Institute invites
applications for a Postdoctoral Fellowship in Energy
Transitions . The fellowship provides support for (i)
collaborative research at the Irving Institute for Energy and
Society at Dartmouth and (ii) teaching a core course in Dartmouth’s
new Master of Energy Transition degree program (offered through
Dartmouth’s Guarini School of Graduate and Advanced Studies).

Collaborative Research (50%): At the Irving Institute, the
successful applicant engages in research aligned with the
Institute’s mission to advance interdisciplinary solutions to
energy and climate challenges. Potential focus areas include:
• Technological innovation relevant to energy transitions
• Impacts of energy transitions
• Climate finance
• Risk assessment and management
• Market dynamics and policy incentives
• Systems modeling

Teaching Master’s Level Energy System Modeling Course (50%):
For the 9-month, professional
Master of Energy Transition program, the successful applicant
develops and delivers a course to train students in how to use,
interpret, critique, and refine energy system models using concepts
from engineering, natural and social sciences, and the liberal
arts.

The Fellow will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in
translating research into action. The Fellow will be co-advised by
Erin Mayfield, Hodgson Family Assistant Professor of Engineering at
Dartmouth College, Klaus Keller, Hodgson Distinguished Professor of
Engineering at Dartmouth College and Geoffrey Parker, Faculty
Director of the Irving Institute. The Fellow will be hosted at the
Irving Institute and have access to Dartmouth’s faculty, resources,
and networks, allowing them to pursue novel research questions and
contribute to the broader academic discourse on energy and
climate.

This is a one- to two-year teaching and research position beginning
between June 1 and September 1 2025. The Fellow will receive an
annualized salary of up to $75,000 (paid in monthly installments)
plus benefits, $5,000 annually to support computing, travel and
research needs, and office space with access to other research
needs or equipment.

Qualifications

Applicants must have completed a Ph.D. in Energy Systems,
Environmental Science, Energy Policy, Energy Engineering,
Environmental Economics, System Dynamics, or equivalent field and
must have their degree in hand by June 30, 2025.

Desirable selection criteria include the following: (1) experience
in the literature on energy systems, energy transitions, and/or
systems modeling; (2) a commitment to excellence in
university-level teaching; (3) excellent English verbal and written
communication skills; and (4) strong interpersonal skills and
ability to work in collaborative environments, including with
stakeholders and other non-technical parties (e.g., representatives
from industry and policy communities).

Application Instructions

Applications are accepted through Interfolio . Evaluation of
applications will begin on April 1, 2025 and will continue
until the position is filled. A complete application packet
consists of the following:
• Personal statement (1,500 words). Outline your scholarly
agenda, including teaching philosophy and experience, completed
research (including dissertation), and any other information
related to your professional goals
• Curriculum vitae
• Three references with contact information
• Relevant transcripts from graduate studies
• Writing sample (optional)

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