Internship in Sustainable Development: Energy Transition and Migration Studies

University of Gdańsk

3-6 months

approx. 30h/week

Proficiency in English

The Centre for Sustainable Development offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to its two pivotal programmes: the Energy Transition Lab and the Migration Observatory.

The Energy Transition Lab explores the societal, technical, and policy dimensions of the European Union’s energy transition, focusing on renewable and distributed energy, nuclear energy, offshore wind, and community energy initiatives. This programme aims to support local communities and stakeholders in developing sustainable energy solutions and fostering energy democracy through research, consultation, and participatory approaches.

The Migration Observatory investigates migration’s impact on politics, economics, and cultural identity, particularly in Poland’s transformation from an emigration to an immigration-emigration country. The programme fosters interdisciplinary research and stakeholder engagement to address migration-related challenges and provide evidence-based insights for policymakers and practitioners.

Lab&People

Name of the hosting lab: Centre for Sustainable Development, University of Gdańsk
General activities of the lab: The Centre for Sustainable Development promotes the scientific potential and achievements of the University of Gdańsk, fostering awareness and action towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. The Centre focuses on interdisciplinary research, education, and community engagement to address critical global challenges.
Website: https://czrug.ug.edu.pl/en/en_start/
Number of staff / PhD: 7 researchers, 4 admin staff
Supervisor name and contact: dr hab. Sylwia Mrozowska, prof. UG, dr Barbara Kijewska, prof. UG, czrug@ug.edu.pl

Tasks and duties entrusted to the student:

Conduct research on energy transition topics, including public understanding of technology, social aspects of renewable energy, and stakeholder engagement.
Analyze societal perceptions of nuclear and offshore wind energy development in Poland.
Assist in compiling case studies and reports on energy poverty and community energy initiatives.
Support the Migration Observatory in gathering and analyzing data related to migration trends in Poland and the EU.
Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to develop educational and outreach materials.
Engage with stakeholders, including NGOs, local governments, and community groups, to promote sustainable practices and solutions.
Contribute to scientific publications, presentations, and workshops organized by the Centre.

Skills to be acquired or developed:

Advanced research skills in sustainable development, energy transition, and migration studies.
Expertise in stakeholder engagement and participatory methods.
Analytical and data interpretation skills.
Project management and teamwork abilities.
Experience in creating educational and outreach materials.
Enhanced communication and presentation skills in an interdisciplinary and international environment.

Profile of the desired student

Minimum level of study required: Master’s level
Field(s) of study: Sustainable Development, Environmental Science, Energy Policy, Social Sciences, Migration Studies, or related fields
Scientific skills: research and analytical abilities; familiarity with energy systems or migration studies preferred.
Language skills required: Proficiency in English (written and spoken); any other language is an advantage but not mandatory.

Compensation:

Erasmus + grant available depending on eligibility criteria of your home university

czrug@ug.edu.pl

https://czrug.ug.edu.pl/