Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Sciences

Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Sciences

University of Helsinki - Faculty of Biological and Environmental Sciences

Helsinki, Finland

The is part of the Regions4Climate research project funded by the European Commission that aims to collaboratively develop and demonstrate a socially-just transition to climate resilience. Based on cross-sectoral roadmaps developed together with regional stakeholders, the project will create and implement innovations combining sociocultural, technological, digital, business, governance, and environmental solutions to reduce the vulnerability of European regions to the impacts of climate change. The project at UH is led by Professor Sirkku Juhola.

The applicant will work closely with the Uusimaa region case and will focus on conceptual development of adaptation, modelling of adaptation to urban floods and heatwaves and use of digital tools in stakeholder collaboration.

Requirements

We look for a candidate in sustainability or environmental social sciences or a related field who:

Has a strong background climate change adaptation research;

Has experience of working with cities or in the urban context;

Have high motivation for academic research;

Have a doctoral degree that has been granted before the beginning of employment;

Have the ability to conduct independent scholarly work as well as the teaching skills necessary for the position;

Research questions can be adjusted according to applicants’ interests and skills.