⛔ This position is no longer available.
The Sustainable Transportation Action Research Team (START), led by Dr. Axsen at Simon Fraser University, is seeking a highly motivated PhD student to join the Resource & Environmental Management (REM) Program. The position is available for a start date in either September 2025 or January 2026, and will focus on research related to low-carbon transportation technologies and practices.
Eligible candidates should have a background in social science, policy analysis, survey/interview design, and/or quantitative modeling and methods. Applicants are expected to demonstrate proficiency in at least two of the following areas:
– Statistical analysis of consumer and market data
– Survey and/or interview design and research methods
– Quantitative modeling of energy or transport systems
– Valuation methods and/or discrete choice modeling
– Market analysis for alternative fuels or low-carbon technology
– Climate policy and technological change
Application Requirements:
– One-page cover letter detailing relevant experience
– Transcripts from previous degrees (unofficial copies accepted initially)
– Current curriculum vitae (CV)
– Up to three publications or writing samples
– Contact information for at least three academic references
Application Process:
Interested candidates should email START@SFU.CA to express their intention to apply and request further application instructions. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
For more information or to obtain the detailed application PDF, please contact START@SFU.CA.
(Note: Off-cycle applications for the Master’s of Resource Management (MRM) are also being accepted. Please email for additional details.)
