Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sustainable Development

1 week ago


Umeå, Västerbotten, Sweden Umeå University Full time

Project Overview

Umeå University is seeking a highly motivated Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join our team in the Co-Creating Better Blue Programme. This Programme aims to develop ecosystem-based management processes for a more sustainable, open, and democratic blue economy.

Key Responsibilities

  • Conduct research on ecosystem-based management framework development
  • Engage with local actors and stakeholders, including industrial actors and community groups
  • Develop a multidisciplinary working environment with Umeå University departments

Requirements

  • PhD in a relevant field with a strong component of sustainable development
  • Experience working with industrial actors and stakeholder communities
  • Good knowledge of oral and written Swedish and English in a scientific context

Desirable Skills

  • Experience interviewing and interacting with local communities under an ethical framework
  • Knowledge of the mining, energy, and/or shipping sectors
  • Knowledge of the marine or coastal environment

Working at Umeå University

As a Postdoctoral Research Fellow, you will be part of a research active team that values collaborative, multidisciplinary, and impactful science. You will have the support of a multidisciplinary team with complementary expertise in sustainable development and natural resource governance.



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