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# Postdoc: Energy weapons and the future of net-zero in the energy transition

- **Company:** Vrije Universiteit Amsterdam
- **Location:** Amsterdam, Netherlands
- **Salary:** €3,706.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Databases, Content Analysis
- **Published:** September 21, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.indeed.com/viewjob?jk=a7a045fb268a795d

## About the Role

* you possess a PhD in Political Science, International Relations, or a related discipline, specialising in energy or climate politics (having obtained a PhD degree is required by the start of employment)
 * keen interest in geopolitical and political economic dimensions of the global energy transition
 * a proven track record of publications in international peer-reviewed journals
 * strong qualitative research skills, such as interviews, document and content analysis
 * knowledge of and experience in grant proposal writing
 * excellent proficiency and communication skills in English

## Description

* you will develop a taxonomy of the 'energy weapon', identifying its use, impacts and effectiveness over time
 * you will develop a publicly accessible and detailed database of the historical use of the energy weapon
 * you will set-up and execute interview with corporate leader about net zero commitments
 * you will support the planning and implementation of a workshop on net zero commitments
 * you will publish research results in international peer-reviewed journals and impact-oriented journals
 * you will contribute to the educational programmes at the IVM, such as the supervision of Bachelor and Master students
 * you will contribute to the administrative responsibilities of the EPA department and to IVM-wide tasks, including the preparation and development of research proposals for funding through different national and European agencies