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Emma Field

MSc Student / Researcher
Utrecht,Netherlands

Summary

Highly motivated Master's student (expected July 2025) with a strong foundation in social science perspectives on sustainability transitions, seeking a PhD to advance research on the energy transition. Possesses a deep passion for energy justice and community engagement, evidenced by a Master's thesis on renewable energy ownership (grade 9) and current research internship at the Copernicus Institute, focusing on legitimacy in community energy projects. Skilled in qualitative research, thematic coding, and systematic literature reviews, with a strong theoretical understanding of sustainability governance theories. Eager to contribute to collaborative research and apply interdisciplinary knowledge to real-world energy transition challenges.

Overview

7
7
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Research Assistant Intern

Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development
01.2025 - 05.2025
  • Utrecht University, Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development
  • Research assistant on topic: ‘People’s Energy – developing strategies for renewable energy communities to gain legitimacy in the energy transition’
  • Supervisors: Dr Heleen Mees and Nenya Jochemsen
  • Participated actively in regular meetings with research lead (Nenya) to iteratively discuss progress updates, challenges faced, and lessons learned during ongoing activities.
  • Conducted literature reviews (following systematic PRISMA method) to support hypothesis development and identify existing knowledge gaps.

Education

MSc - Governance For Sustainability Transformations

Wageningen University And Research
05.2023 - 07.2025

BSc - Global Sustainability Science

Utrecht University
09.2020 - 08.2023

A-levels -

Christ's Hospital
United Kingdom
09.2018 - 08.2020

Skills

  • Planning and organising

  • Self-management

  • Scientific writing

  • Team collaboration

  • Python programming (qualitative data analysis)

  • Document analysis

  • Interviewing

  • Basic quantitative techniques

  • Literature review

Timeline

Research Assistant Intern

Copernicus Institute of Sustainable Development
01.2025 - 05.2025

MSc - Governance For Sustainability Transformations

Wageningen University And Research
05.2023 - 07.2025

BSc - Global Sustainability Science

Utrecht University
09.2020 - 08.2023

A-levels -

Christ's Hospital
09.2018 - 08.2020
Emma FieldMSc Student / Researcher