Senior Researcher

- Senior Researcher in Resilience for the Energy and Raw Materials Transition
De Hanze Senior Researcher in Resilience for the Energy and Raw Materials Transition
Groningen Tijdelijk €5.761,13 - €7.534,61 Senior Researcher in Resilience for the Energy and Raw Materials Transition
- Geplaatst: 25 augustus 2026 - Sluitingsdatum: 13 september 2026 Senior Researcher in Resilience for the Energy and Raw Materials Transition
Are you passionate about contributing to a sustainable and resilient energy future? Then we are looking for you.
Context
Recent geopolitical tensions have demonstrated that energy systems can be vulnerable to external shocks, such as disruptions in energy supply chains that lead to rising energy prices. Conventional energy systems are particularly susceptible because they rely on the extraction and transportation of fossil fuels across often lengthy supply routes.
The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is frequently presented as a solution, as energy production and consumption are generally located closer together. However, a system largely based on renewable energy also introduces new vulnerabilities. The production of wind turbines and solar panels is concentrated in a limited number of countries, which themselves depend on the extraction and transport of critical raw materials from other parts of the world. As a result, the energy transition creates new supply chains, each with its own risks and vulnerabilities.
These and other emerging challenges highlight the need for dedicated research into the resilience of renewable energy supply chains.
From both legal and economic perspectives, the focus of resilience has shifted from merely maintaining physical infrastructure to ensuring continuity of supply and market stability. This means that grid operators and other key stakeholders have a legal responsibility to protect critical systems against major external disruptions, such as geopolitical c...