Doctoral Education in Sustainability Transformation: Join our interdisciplinary Sustainability Transformations Doctoral Programme! We’re offering six fixed-term doctoral researcher positions for three years starting on 1.1.2025. Dive into multidisciplinary supervision and collaborate across faculties and universities.
Doctoral Education Pilot in Sustainability Transformation
Summary Table:
| Project Title and Description | Principal Supervisor | Contact Information |
|---|---|---|
| Civil society strategies in the governance of just transition: Views from Africa | Dr Tiina Kontinen | tiina.t.kontinen@jyu.fi |
| Young people’s future orientations and pro-environmental behaviour | Dr Katri Savolainen | katri.s.savolainen@jyu.fi |
| Nordic eating for planetary well-being: identifying and fostering interfaces for socio-culturally accepted dietary transition | Dr Teea Kortetmäki | teea.t.kortetmaki@jyu.fi |
| Biodiversity footprint of the Finnish traffic system | Dr Stefan Baumeister | stefan.c.baumeister@jyu.fi |
| Promoting planetary well-being: Using creative education methods to advocate sustainability transformations in non-governmental organizations | Dr Hannu Heikkinen | hannu.l.t.heikkinen@jyu.fi |
| Sustainability transformations in the Era of Capitalocene: Formulating pedagogies for cultivation of desires | Dr Hannu Heikkinen | hannu.l.t.heikkinen@jyu.fi |
Study Area: The Sustainability Transformations Doctoral Programme delves into global, social, cultural, organizational, and individual-level change processes to foster a sustainable and just society.
Scholarship Description: Become part of a pioneering doctoral education pilot funded by the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. The programme, running from 2024 to 2027, focuses on developing innovative practices in doctoral training to support employment in various sectors of Finnish society.
Eligibility: Applicants should hold or expect to obtain a Master’s degree relevant to the project by the start date. The right to doctoral studies at the University of Jyväskylä is required.
Required Documents:
- Curriculum vitae
- Motivation letter
- List of publications (if applicable)
- Master’s degree certificate or equivalent
- Transcript of records
- Statement of progress from Master’s thesis supervisor (if degree not yet obtained)
How to Apply: Submit your application online by attaching the required documents in PDF format. Prioritize your choice of project in the application form.
Last Date: Apply between 24 April 2024 and 16 May 2024 23:59 (Europe/Helsinki). Don’t miss this opportunity to embark on a transformative journey towards sustainability! For further information, contact Professor Janne Kotiaho at janne.kotiaho@jyu.fi.
