Full-time position for 4 years
CSTM, University of Twente, the Netherlands
Vacancy number 618179

Job description
We are seeking a PhD student (4 year terms) to join in a EU-funded project on the development of advanced techno-economic modeling tools for a ‘low carbon’ economy. This is a fully funded PhD position to study nonlinearities and regime-shifts in economic systems when quantifying the impacts of climate change mitigation policies. This involves a development of an economic agent-based model to be linked with a computational general equilibrium model. The project focuses on non-marginal changes in energy markets. The details on requirements and employment conditions are in the attached file. Candidates with a background in economics, mathematics or computer science and modeling are welcome to apply.

Application
To apply for this position, please fill in the online application form (http://www.utwente.nl/vacatures/?VacatureID=618179) including your cover letter, resume and list of publications (if applicable) before December 5th, 2013. Or go directly to www.utwente.nl/vacatures/ and select the current position from the list.