Senior Researcher

Are you passionate about contributing to a sustainable and resilient energy future? Then weare looking for you. ContextRecent geopolitical tensions have demonstrated that energysystems can be vulnerable to external shocks, such as disruptions inenergy supply chains that lead to rising energy prices. Conventional energy systemsare particularly susceptible because they rely on the extraction and transportationof fossil fuels across often lengthy supply routes. The transition from fossil fuels to renewable energy is frequently presented as a solution, asenergy production and consumption are generally located closer together. However, asystem largely based on renewable energy also introduces new vulnerabilities.The production of wind turbines and solar panels is concentrated ina limited number of countries, which themselves depend on the extraction and transportof critical raw materials from other parts of the world. Asa 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 focusof 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 havea legal responsibility to protect critical systems against major external disruptions, such as geopolitical crises or extreme price volatility. The ultimate goalis to safeguard vital infrastructure while minimizing societal costs and welfare losses. The Resilience research areaat Entrance takes an integrated approach, investigating societal, legal, economic, and technical system vulnerabilities to develop effective solutions. Wesupport governments, businesses, knowledge institutions, NGOs, and citizens in addressing real-world challenges, where vulnera...