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ppPhD on System integration of greenhouse horticulture energy hubs – Vacancy number 16644, PhD position, full-time (38 h/week), located in Leiden. Deadline: 25 June 2026. /p pIn collaboration with TU Delft, you will develop and test viable business models that turn greenhouse horticulture into hubs that generate, convert, and store energy, not only for the local greenhouse but for the energy grid as a whole. /p h3What you will do /h3 pIn the Netherlands, greenhouse horticulture plays a key role in the energy system, mainly through combined heat and power. These facilities are fueled by natural gas, while the sector aims to be carbon‑neutral by 2040. By transitioning to system‑positive energy hubs, greenhouse horticulture will shift from a user of energy to one that supports mitigating grid congestion. In this position you will help upscale the models and tools aimed at technically designing and optimising such hubs to full implementation by the sector. /p ul liIdentify viable business models that leverage the system‑positive operation of various hub archetypes. /li liQuantify additional technical, governance, and social barriers to successful adoption of system‑positive energy hubs. /li liDevelop and test ways to optimise the feasibility and scale‑up of hub archetypes for large‑scale implementation. /li liQuantify synergies with neighbouring hubs or regional infrastructure that may strengthen business cases and mitigate barriers. /li /ul h3Where you will work /h3 pLeiden University’s Institute of Environmental Science (CML) is part of the Faculty of Sciences. It offers a vibrant, collaborative community of scientists working on sustainability and the sustainable use of natural resources. CML collaborates with TU Delft, Erasmus University and the Naturalis Biodiversity Centre. /p h3What you bring /h3 ul liProven scientific interest in energy transitions. /li liProficiency in modelling in Python (or similar). /li liExperience with modelling complex systems and associated datasets. /li liA MSc degree, including a MSc thesis, relevant to the topic. /li liEvidence of analytical thinking and scientific writing. /li liInterest in interdisciplinary science, particularly integrating governance and social sciences and participatory approaches. /li /ul h3What we offer /h3 pWe offer an initial one‑year contract with an option to extend for up to four years based on performance, following pay scale P in accordance with the Collective Labour Agreement for Dutch Universities. Salary ranges from € 3 059 to € 3 881 gross per month for a full‑time position. /p pWith a full‑time position (38 h/week), you are entitled to b232 vacation hours per year /b, equivalent to b30.5 vacation days /b (based on a 38‑hour work week). Flexibility is available: you can adjust your working hours by working more or fewer hours per week. /p pWe also offer a comprehensive benefits package, including: /p ul liHoliday allowance (8 %) and end‑of‑year bonus (8.3 %). /li liAn attractive pension scheme with ABP. /li liOptions for secondary employment conditions such as sabbaticals, paid parental leave, and the individual choices model allowing exchange of leave days or salary for benefits such as a sports subscription, bicycle scheme, and childcare options. /li liHybrid working options: flexibility to work from home within the Netherlands. /li liHome‑working allowance for both workdays and internet, plus laptop support. /li liPhD student support through the Graduate School of Science, offering training courses at three levels. /li /ul h3What we value /h3 pWe value inclusiveness and strive for a diverse community with equal opportunities for all. We fully support staff in achieving their potential as independent academic researchers. /p h3Want to apply or find out more? /h3 pEnquiries can be made to Prof. Peter van Bodegom ( ) and Dr. Francesco Lombardi ( ). /p pPlease submit your application via the online recruitment system. Applications received via e‑mail will not be taken into consideration. Upload the following documents, quoting the vacancy number: /p ul liCurriculum Vitae. /li liCover letter (max 2 pages). /li liNames and contact details of at least two referees. /li /ul pThe deadline for submissions is Thursday 25th of June 2026; applications received after this date will not be considered. /p /p #J-18808-Ljbffr
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