UOS
Social Value of Electrical Network Investment.
✓ Fully Funded
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🎓 Energy Economics
🎓 Macroeconomics
🎓 Microeconomics
🎓 Policy Analysis
🎓 Socioeconomics
phd
fully funded
UK
Glasgow
University of Strathclyde
computable general equilibrium
electricity
energy networks
input-output modelling
macroeconomics
net zero
socioeconomics
A fully funded PhD at the University of Strathclyde examining the social and economic value of electricity network investments to support a fair net zero transition, combining academic research with industrial collaboration.
Project Description
The project partners with Scottish and Southern Electricity Networks (SSEN) to:
Analyze the electricity network supply chain and identify opportunities for optimization.
Improve representation of electricity networks in Scotland’s Input–Output tables for better economy-wide modelling.
Assess distributional impacts of network investment using macroeconomic models such as Input-Output and Computable General Equilibrium.
The candidate will gain industrial experience at SSEN and insight into applying academic evidence to real-world energy investment decisions.
Entry Requirements
Strong quantitative and analytical skills in economics, energy systems, or related disciplines
Interest in macroeconomic modelling and socio-economic impacts of energy investment
Excellent written and spoken English
Motivation to work in an academic-industry collaborative environment
Interest in macroeconomic modelling and socio-economic impacts of energy investment
Excellent written and spoken English
Motivation to work in an academic-industry collaborative environment
How to Apply
Apply via King’s Apply online (or Strathclyde equivalent)
Include CV, academic transcripts, personal statement, and referee contacts
Contact supervisor for informal enquiries: Dr Kevin Connolly
Include CV, academic transcripts, personal statement, and referee contacts
Contact supervisor for informal enquiries: Dr Kevin Connolly
Eligibility
UK/Home
EU
International
Supervisor Profile
DK
Dr Kevin Connolly
University of Strathclyde, Business School
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