Project descriptionThird-cycle subject: Sustainability Studies Statistics on emissions of greenhouse gases from the Swedish consumption are calculated on a regular basis. The method, now implemented by Statistics Sweden, combine data from the Swedish System for Environmental and Economic Accounts, and an international Environmentally Extended Multi-Regional Input-Output Analysis (MRIO) model. The methods do however have some limitations and the overall aim of this project is to improve data and methods for calculating consumption-based emissions as well as testing the new methods in policy-relevant scenarios. The student will primarily work on methods for calculating future scenarios for emissions of greenhouse gases. Different types of future scenarios will be calculated. The project will be carried out in cooperation with several partners including the Luxembourg Institute of Science and Technology (LIST) and Statistics Sweden (SCB). Supervision: Göran Finnveden (KTH) and Thomas Gibon (LIST) is proposed to supervise the doctoral student. Decisions are made on admission What we offer
Admission requirementsTo be admitted to postgraduate education (Chapter 7, 39 § Swedish Higher Education Ordinance), the applicant must have basic eligibility in accordance with either of the following:
In addition, specific eligibility is required in terms of approved courses of at least 60 credits at the lowest advanced level in a subject that is considered to be directly relevant to the doctoral subject of Sustainability Studies. These requirements are also considered to be met by those who have acquired essentially equivalent knowledge in another order. In addition to the above, there is also a mandatory requirement for English equivalent to English B/6. SelectionIn order to succeed as a doctoral student at KTH you need to be goal oriented and persevering in your work. During the selection process, candidates will be assessed upon their ability to:
After the qualification requirements, great emphasis will be placed on personal skills. Target degree: Licentiate degreeInformation regarding admission and employmentOnly those admitted to postgraduate education may be employed as a doctoral student. The total length of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education in four years' time. An employed doctoral student can, to a limited extent (maximum 20%), perform certain tasks within their role, e.g. training and administration. A new position as a doctoral student is for a maximum of one year, and then the employment may be renewed for a maximum of two years at a time. In the case of studies that are to be completed with a licentiate degree, the total period of employment may not be longer than what corresponds to full-time doctoral education for two years. Union representativesContact information for union representatives. Doctoral section (Students’ union on KTH Royal Institute of Technology)Contact information for doctoral section. To apply for the positionApply for the position and admission through KTH's recruitment system. It is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement. Applications must be received at the last closing date at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time). Applications must include the following elements:
Other informationStriving towards gender equality, diversity and equal conditions is both a question of quality for KTH and a given part of our values. For information about processing of personal data in the recruitment process. It may be the case that a position at KTH is classified as a security-sensitive role in accordance with the Protective Security Act (2018:585). If this applies to the specific position, a security clearance will be conducted for the applicant in accordance with the same law with the applicant's consent. In such cases, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved following the security clearance. We firmly decline all contact with staffing and recruitment agencies and job ad salespersons. Disclaimer: In case of discrepancy between the Swedish original and the English translation of the job announcement, the Swedish version takes precedence. About KTHKTH Royal Institute of Technology in Stockholm has grown to become one of Europe’s leading technical and engineering universities, as well as a key centre of intellectual talent and innovation. We are Sweden’s largest technical research and learning institution and home to students, researchers and faculty from around the world. Our research and education covers a wide area including natural sciences and all branches of engineering, as well as architecture, industrial management, urban planning, history and philosophy. Read more here Apply here
Type of employment
Temporary position Contract type
Full time Full-time equivalent
100% First day of employment
According to agreement Salary
Monthly salary according to KTH's doctoral student salary agreement Number of positions
1 Location
Stockholm County
Stockholms län Country
Sweden Reference number
PA-2025-1673 Published
05.Jun.2025 Last application date
17.Aug.2025 Contact
Göran Finnveden
goranfi@kth.se
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