Postdoctoral Researcher- Social Sciences: The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences at the University of Jyväskylä is seeking a Postdoctoral Researcher for a fixed-term period from 2.1.2024 to 31.12.2026 (or as agreed). This position, located within the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy, is dedicated to the profiling area of planetary well-being and sustainability transitions. The research focus encompasses sustainability transitions and the transformation of well-being thinking and policies to support societal transformations and justice.
Designation: Postdoctoral Researcher
Research Area: Planetary Well-being and Sustainability Transitions
Location: University of Jyväskylä, Finland
Eligibility/Qualification:
- Ph.D. degree in social sciences or philosophy (other suitable academic backgrounds considered)
- Strong command of empirical social scientific research
- Familiarity with sustainability transition studies
- Capacity for independent and collaborative research
- Interdisciplinary experience (highly valued)
- Evidence of professional engagement and/or teaching (an asset)
Job Description: As a Postdoctoral Researcher, you will engage in social scientific research within ongoing/starting projects on sustainability transitions and just and sustainable well-being at the University of Jyväskylä. Your research is expected to align with one or more of the following research themes:
- Just sustainability transitions in food systems
- Planetary well-being and sustainability transitions
- Cohabitability and the ethical sustainability of land use
In addition to research, you will contribute to the development and content production for sustainability transitions-related teaching. The primary location for teaching activities and collaborative research is Jyväskylä.
The successful candidate is expected to conduct research at a high international level, with a strong command of English being required for this position.
How to Apply: Interested candidates are invited to apply between 2 October 2023 and 29 October 2023 (23:59, Europe/Helsinki). Applications should be submitted electronically and must include the following documents in English:
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) following good scientific practice
- Short and informal motivation letter (cover letter
