PhD Candidate Position in Sustainability Science: Lund University, renowned worldwide, invites applications for a fully-funded PhD candidate position in Sustainability Science. The position is within the Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS) and is part of a 5-year research project funded by the European Research Council (ERC Advanced Grant PERENNIAL), focusing on the future of agriculture. The PhD program in Sustainability Science spans four years, including a public defense of the doctoral thesis.
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| Study Area: Sustainability Science |
| Department: Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS) |
| Duration: Four years |
| Funding: Fully funded with a monthly salary |
| Start Date: April 1, 2024, or as negotiated |
| Location: Lund, Skåne län, Sweden |
| Application Deadline: December 12, 2023, 11:59 PM CET |
Study Area: Sustainability Science
Scholarship Description:
PhD Candidate Position in Sustainability Science at Lund University
The successful candidate will contribute to the 5-year research project examining the radical transformation of global agriculture. The project, funded by ERC Advanced Grant PERENNIAL, aims to deliver high-quality research and policy recommendations for a shift to diverse and novel perennial systems in food production. The PhD candidate will conduct independent and interdisciplinary research, addressing critical questions in social science, political economy, political ecology, and science and technology studies.
Eligibility: Applicants should have a Master’s degree in Sustainability Science or a related field, strong interests in critical social science questions related to agriculture and food politics, and methodological curiosity. Proficiency in English is essential, and proficiency in French and a Scandinavian language is advantageous. The ability to work independently and collaboratively in an interdisciplinary, inclusive, and international research environment is crucial.
Required Documents:
- A cover letter in English, presenting the applicant, motivation, and qualifications for PhD research.
- A project proposal (max. 4000 words) outlining the research project, including aims, research questions, theoretical framings, and methods.
- A CV in English (2 pages max) demonstrating qualifications for the Sustainability Science PhD program.
- Degree and grade certificates.
- Copy of the degree thesis/theses, equivalent to at least 30 credits.
- Name and contact information of three professional references.
How to Apply: Applications are to be submitted electronically via the Lund University application portal.
Last Date: 12 December 2023, 11:59 PM CET. Early applications are encouraged.
For inquiries, please contact:
- Mine Islar, Director of PhD School, mine.islar@lucsus.lu.se
- Emily Boyd, Director, emily.boyd@lucsus.lu.se
- Elina Andersson, co-PI, elina.andersson@lucsus.lu.se
- Lennart Olsson, PI, lennart.olsson@lucsus.lu.se
Lund University encourages applicants with diverse backgrounds and experiences, promoting gender equality and diversity as strengths. Sales and marketing contacts are kindly declined.
