Researcher in Environmental Social Science

5 days ago


Gothenburg, Västra Götaland, Sweden Göteborgs Universitet Full time

The University of Gothenburg invites applicants for a PhD position to investigate the role of farmers as geopolitical actors.

Key Responsibilities

The successful candidate will examine how farmers navigate their position in a changing global environment and respond to sustainability transformations.

This project will explore how farmers manage economic, social, and environmental aspects of their geopolitical ecology, as well as diverging paradigms on the future of farming.

Farmers are increasingly taking on strategic roles, joining collective action, building political alliances, driving policy reform, and influencing international negotiations.

Qualifications
  • A Master's degree or equivalent knowledge acquired through other means.
  • A degree in a social science or humanities discipline, with 30 higher education credits and a thesis focused on the environment.

A research proposal, Master's thesis, CV, grades, and interviews will be used to assess applicants.



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