Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainable Development

4 weeks ago


Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden Umeå University Full time

Umeå University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Researcher to join our team in the Co-Creating Better Blue Programme. The successful candidate will contribute to the development of an ecosystem-based management framework for the northern Baltic Sea, focusing on sustainable development and democratic governance.

The Postdoctoral Researcher will work closely with local stakeholders, including the mining, energy, and shipping sectors, to advance our understanding of the complex relationships between human activities and the marine environment. The successful candidate will have a strong background in ecosystem-based management, experience working with industrial actors and stakeholder communities, and excellent communication skills in Swedish and English.

The position offers a unique opportunity to engage with a multidisciplinary team of researchers and stakeholders, contributing to the development of innovative solutions for sustainable development in the northern Baltic. The successful candidate will be expected to publish research findings in high-impact journals and present results at international conferences.

Qualifications:

  • PhD in a relevant field (e.g., ecology, environmental science, sociology)
  • Strong background in ecosystem-based management and sustainable development
  • Experience working with industrial actors and stakeholder communities
  • Excellent communication skills in Swedish and English

Meriting criteria:

  • Experience with research projects in the northern Baltic Sea region
  • Knowledge of the mining, energy, and/or shipping sectors
  • Experience with collaborative research projects


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