Are you interested in solar cells and energy communities? Do you want to contribute to establishing a community-owned solar rooftop system?We offer the candidate to join AURORA, an EU-funded project in which community solar rooftop systems will be installed in four technical universities in Europe (Madrid, Evora, Ljubljana, and Aarhus). The candidate will contribute to the last part of the project from 1 January 2025 until 31 May 2025.The candidate will join the project and contribute to:The project coordinationThe activities leading to the establishment of a citizen cooperative owning the solar rooftop installation at Aarhus UniversityOrganizing public meetings to foster climate-friendly behaviour and develop a sense of energy communityJob descriptionYou will be contributing to establishing the community-owned solar rooftop system at Aarhus UniversityYou will be responsible for the reporting to the EUYou will be responsible for public outreach and attracting participants to the energy communityYou will be responsible for organizing and coordinating public events to discuss energy transition topicsYou will be working in close contact with other universities in Europe where similar rooftop systems will be installedThese activities will take place in close collaboration with PhD students and researchers on the energy transitionYour profileApplicants should hold a Master's Degree in engineering, social science, or similar.The candidate should have good communication skills and be willing to interact with a diverse audienceThe candidate should have a strong initiative and good abilities to work in groupsResearch experience related to the social aspects of the energy transition is positive but not mandatoryExperience with energy communities is positive but not mandatoryExperience with EU projects and reportingA good English level is a requirement. A good Danish level is positive but not mandatoryWho we areThe Department of Mechanical and Production Engineering at Aarhus University is a recently established department researching various disciplines. Within that department, there is a strong research area on modelling energy systems to find the most cost-effective strategies to decarbonize our energy system.The research group led by Marta Victoria investigates how to integrate large amounts of solar electricity into the grid.Our research covers system modelling, but also the policy and societal aspect of integrating solar energy.You can read more HERE and HERE.What we offerThe department offers:An exciting interdisciplinary environment with many national, international, and industrial collaboratorsA work environment with close working relationships, networking, and social activitiesA workplace characterized by professionalism, equality, and a healthy work-life balancePlace of work and area of employmentThe place of work is Katrinebjergvej 89G-F, 8200 Aarhus N.Contact informationFor further information, please contact: Marta Victoria - ****** must be received no later than 7 November 2024.Formalities and salary rangeSalary and terms as agreed between the Danish Ministry of Taxation and the Confederation of Professional Unions.Aarhus University's ambition is to be an attractive and inspiring workplace for all and to foster a culture in which each individual has opportunities to thrive, achieve and develop. We view equality and diversity as assets, and we welcome all applicants.The application must be submitted via Aarhus University's recruitment system, which can be accessed under the job advertisement on Aarhus University's website.
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