Urban Energy Transitions & Sustainability

Tohoku University is inviting applications for a postdoctoral researcher to join an innovative, interdisciplinary research team focusing on the socio-technical analysis of sustainable urban energy transitions. This position is embedded within the Urban Decarbonization Lab (Kobashi Lab) and forms part of a larger initiative under the Institute for Climate and People (ICP)—a cutting-edge platform bringing together academia, policymakers, industries, and communities to advance climate resilience, renewable energy integration, and sustainability governance in Japan and globally.

Research Focus:

• Science, technology & innovation policy

• Energy and environmental policy

• Urban and social policy

Potential Research Themes Include:

• Integrated technological, social, economic, and policy modeling for urban energy transitions

• Data governance and institutional development in smart energy systems

• Equitable and innovative business models for community-scale energy solutions

• Regulatory and legal frameworks for renewable energy in urban planning

Location: Japan

Deadline: 30 September 2025

To get more information and apply