POST-DOCTORAT « Values and investments in renewable electricity in the Île-de-France Region, France » M/F
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- Researcher in FTC
- 12 months
- Doctorate
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Offer at a glance
The Unit
Laboratoire Techniques, Territoires et Sociétés
Contract Type
Researcher in FTC
Working hHours
Full Time
Workplace
77455 CHAMPS SUR MARNE
Contract Duration
12 months
Date of Hire
01/02/2027
Remuneration
Starting at 3,132 € gross per month, depending on experience
Apply Application Deadline : 11 November 2026 23:59
Job Description
Missions
This postdoctoral position is part of the I.JET.IDF Chair: Investment Dynamics and Energy Justice in Île-de-France (funded by the Île-de-France Region). It examines contractual arrangements, stakeholders, flows, and practices related to investment in renewable electricity generation and grid infrastructure in Île-de-France, as well as their effects on regional access to energy.
The postdoctoral fellow is expected to engage in an innovative research program that involves interdisciplinary work on the valuation of localized renewable electricity generation.
Activity
The recruited person will be responsible for the following research activities:
Activity 1: Investigate value creation around renewable electricity in the Île-de-France region
- Understand and provide an evidence-based assessment of the various dimensions of "value" associated with the development of renewable electricity in Île-de-France, such as economic, ideological and ethical factors.
- Gain an in-depth understanding of how stakeholders value projects within public-private partnerships and the role of local value creation in public procurement tenders.
- Conduct semi-structured interviews with project developers and local decision-makers.
- Investigate the potential emergence of speculative practices surrounding renewable energy (e.g. land and grid access rights).
Activity 2: Contribute to the preliminary design of an observatory of land for electricity generation in Île-de-France
- Investigate the mechanisms governing access to land for renewable electricity generation in Île-de-France.
- Establish an initial overview of the rents proposed by developers and those actually paid. Assess the discrepancies between them and examine the related regulatory challenges, particularly in relation to public service objectives.
- Identify the technical and discursive mechanisms used by stakeholders to construct and assign land value. Examine the consequences of these value-creation practices for the spatial distribution of electricity infrastructure across the Île-de-France region.
Activity 3: Scientific Dissemination and Impact
- Write and co-author at least two scientific publications related to the project (including at least one in English and one in French)
- Prepare a postdoctoral research report summarising the findings, suitable for sharing with decision-makers.
- Present the research findings at a national or international scientific conference.
Activity 4: Contributing to the collective work of the IJET Chair
- Assist with the organisation of events hosted by the IJET Chair
- Co-supervise an intern (student)
- Jointly lead an action-science project team with the public and private partners listed under the IJET Chair
Your Profil
Skills
Candidates must possess a Ph.D. in geography, economic sociology, or political science, have a strong interest in energy law, and have developed a solid understanding of energy policy and ecological transitions.
- Knowledge: Sociology of markets and value; Sustainable investments; Electricity markets and electricity law (valuation methods, contracts, regulatory bodies, jurisdictions); Public electricity service; Sociology of organizations
- Skills: Qualitative research; Interdisciplinary work; Language skills (reading, writing, and speaking French and English fluently); Support for public decision-making; Writing skills: ability to formulate a research proposal, publish, and disseminate research findings
- Interpersonal Skills : Ability to work in a team, collaboratively, and on interdisciplinary projects; Research ethics and methodological rigor; Independence, organizational skills, and accountability
Your Work Environment
This post-doctorate position is part of the I.JET.IDF project coordinated by Dr. Emmanuelle Santoire (CNRS Research Fellow, UMR 8134 LATTS, CNRS, ENPC-IPP, UGE) and funded by the Île-de-France Region. The postdoctoral researcher will be based at LATTS (Bienvenüe building in Champs-sur-Marne) and will be required to travel within the Île-de-France region for fieldwork (site visits, interviews) as well as to co-organize meetings at the offices of the project's public and private partners. The research findings will be disseminated through presentations and articles in French and English, as well as through contributions to the final research report. Travel within France is to be expected; research trips for fieldwork in the Île-de-France region will be possible.
Compensation and benefits
Compensation
Starting at 3,132 € gross per month, depending on experience
Annual leave and RTT
44 jours
Remote Working practice and compensation
Pratique et indemnisation du TT
Transport
Prise en charge à 75% du coût et forfait mobilité durable jusqu’à 300€
About the offer
| Offer reference | UMR8134-ASSCOU-006 |
|---|---|
| CN Section(s) / Research Area | Spaces, territories and societies |
| Relevant experience | 1 to 4 years |
About the CNRS
The CNRS is a major player in fundamental research on a global scale. The CNRS is the only French organization active in all scientific fields. Its unique position as a multi-specialist allows it to bring together different disciplines to address the most important challenges of the contemporary world, in connection with the actors of change.
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