PhD-researcher Modelling Hydrogen Infrastructure Investment Decisions
Using Real Options Theory
Utrecht University (Netherlands)
Within the project 'Socio-Economic Modelling and Simulation of Hydrogen
Infrastructure Development Strategies', Utrecht University offers two
PhD positions.
This project is part of the NWO/ACTS sustainable hydrogen program. This
is a joint project between the Innovation Studies Group and the Utrecht
School of Economics.
The Innovation Studies Group is young and ambitious and involved in
teaching and research in innovation. The group is part of the Department
of Innovation and Environmental Sciences of the Faculty of Geosciences
and consists of 14 faculty members, 5 postdocs and 13 PhD students.
Innovation Studies starts from a multi-disciplinary perspective and
links insights from science with social sciences in order to effectively
capture the many folded character of innovation processes and systems.
In its research and teaching, the Innovation Studies Group distinguishes
three focal points: energy and materials, mobility and infrastructure
and medical biotechnology. The group participates in the Copernicus
Institute for Sustainable Development and Innovation and in a number of
national and international networks.
Utrecht School of Economics (USE) is part of the Faculty of Law,
Economics and Governance of Utrecht University, one of the most
reputable research universities in the Netherlands and Europe. USE
presently has approximately 900 bachelor's and master's students and
about 100 faculty employees. USE aims at world-standard economic
teaching and research while encouraging multidisciplinary approaches and
giving special attention to institutional, historical and spatial
dimensions. In its activities, USE crosses disciplinary borders by
collaborating actively with the faculties of Law, Geosciences, Social
Science and History. USE maintains active international relationships
and teaches its curricula in both Dutch and English. USE has two
teaching institutes, the Undergraduate School and the Graduate School.
Scientific research at USE falls under its third institute, the Tjalling
C. Koopmans Institute (TKI).
For one of the two available PhD positions, the Innovation Studies Group
and the Utrecht School of Economics invites applications for a position
of PhD-researcher Modelling Hydrogen Infrastructure Investment Decisions
Using Real Options Theory (1,0 fte)
Job description
This project aims to apply real options theory to model uncertainties
connected with the transition process towards a hydrogen infrastructure.
Since the transition process is characterized by many interrelated
phases, the project models the staged development process of a hydrogen
infrastructure by using a real options framework. We will explicitly
disentangle and model three different sources of uncertainty
(technological, economic and institutional uncertainties), in contrast
with a standard real options approach that mostly lumps together
different sources of uncertainty into one parameter. We furthermore
extend the basic real option theory by including network effects, which
are not present in standard business projects. Finally, we develop the
optimal timing for the introduction and the development speed of
hydrogen infrastructure in the Netherlands.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate for this position has good analytical skills, a
strong quantitative background (e.g. in financial modelling or financial
econometrics) and a good knowledge of option theory. Experience with
programming and/or mathematical software (such as Matlab) is a plus. The
PhD student combines an interest in applied research with an interest to
work in an interdisciplinary group of researchers and can communicate
with a non-technical audience. Highly qualified students that will
shortly obtain a Master's degree are also encouraged to apply.
Terms of employment
We offer a temporary fulltime position of a year with - at good
performance - the prospect of an extension with a maximum of three years
(in total 4 years fulltime). The extent of this position is 38 hours a
week (1,0 fte). The gross monthly salary increases from € 2,000.- in
year 1 to € 2,558.- in year 4. In addition, we offer good fringe
benefits. Conditions are based on the Collective Employment Agreement of
the Dutch Universities.
Further details
For more information about this position, please contact:
Dr. mr. P.J. Engelen (p.engelen @ econ.uu.nl)
Dr. T. Poot (T.Poot @ geo.uu.nl)
How to apply
Applications, including a motivation for this position and a curriculum
vitae should be submitted to the Faculty of Geosciences, Personnel
Departement, P.O. Box 80.115, 3508 TC Utrecht, the Netherlands, or
submitted by e-mail to: PenO @ geo.uu.nl. Please mention vacancy number:
72093.
Application deadline: February 15, 2008
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