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Postdoctoral Researcher, Social Sciences

University of JyväskyläJyväskylä, Finland

30+ days ago

Salary

€3,300.00–€4,100.00 monthly

Job description

at the University of Jyväskylä is seeking to recruit :

a Postdoctoral Researcher (Social Sciences), for a fixed-term period of 2.1.2024-31.12.2026 (or as agreed).

The position is allocated to the Department of Social Sciences and Philosophy and to the profiling area of planetary well-being and sustainability transitions. Research in this area comprises social scientific and interdisciplinary sustainability studies research with a focus on sustainability transitions and the transformation of well-being thinking and policies to support societal transformations and justice.

Duties and requirements

The main task of the to-be-recruited researcher is to conduct social scientific research on the ongoing / starting research projects on sustainability transitions and just and sustainable well-being at the JYU. The applicants’ research is expected to link to 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

The applicant is expected to have a Ph.D. degree in social sciences or philosophy, but other suitable academic backgrounds will also be taken into consideration. The position necessitates excellent command of empirical social scientific research, familiarity with sustainability transition studies, and capacities for both independent and collaborative research. Interdisciplinary experience is highly valued. Evidence of professional engagement into societal impact and / or teaching is an asset.

Besides research, we expect the chosen candidate to contribute to the development and content production for sustainability transitions related teaching. The primary place for teaching activities and collaborative research is Jyväskylä.

The candidates are expected to conduct research at high international level, and a good command of English is required for this position. The duties, qualification requirements and language skills of a Postdoctoral Researcher are stipulated by the University of Jyväskylä Regulations and language skills guidelines. The qualification requirements should be met by the closing of the application time.

What does the University of Jyväskylä offer as an employer?

You become part of our international and multi-science community where the welfare of each individual is important. At Jyväskylä we offer a great and lively campus area with opportunities to maintain an active and healthy lifestyle. To find useful information about the University of Jyväskylä, the City of Jyväskylä and living in Finland, see the University's International Staff Guide.

The postdoctoral researcher positions are rated on levels 5-6 in the YPJ salary system for Finnish universities. At the beginning of the work contract, the monthly salary (gross income, excluding holiday bonus) in this postdoctoral researcher position will be approximately 3.300–4.100 €, depending on the qualifications and prior experience of the candidate.

Six months trial period is applied to the filling of the position.

How to apply

Following documents must be included in English to the electronic recruiting system :

CV composed according to good scientific practice and considering, using e.g., the template for researcher´s curriculum vitae of the Finnish Advisory Board on Research Integrity (TENK);

Short and informal motivation letter, which can include the names and contact information of 1-3 references ("cover letter" on the online application form);

Numbered list of publications covering the applicant’s the scientific and other publications according to the instructions of the Academy of Finland (please highlight five most relevant publications vis-à-vis this position);

Scientific merits and research work (1-2 pages) pertinent to the task, describing the applicant’s personal research orientation, interests, and explanation which of the above-listed research themes the applicant would contribute to ("research plan" on the online application form);

Ph.D. degree certificate (a PDF copy).

The Faculty of Humanities and Social Sciences is a strong contributor to human sciences. It has a central role in understanding and developing human activities and the structures of society. The faculty is a unique, strongly profiled unit that conducts internationally significant research with societal impact. Research and education at the faculty focus on culture, arts, traditions, languages and communication, social sciences and philosophy.

The University of Jyväskylä is a human-centred environment of 2,500 experts and 14,500 students. Our goal is to create wisdom and wellbeing for us all. It is essential that each member of the community thrives and has opportunities to develop and grow. We cherish openness of thinking as well as the balance between research and education. Our naturally beautiful campus is located at the heart of the city of Jyväskylä. JYU is the third largest employer in Central Finland.

Location : Seminaarinkatu 15

Information for the applicant

The application form cannot be saved as a draft. However, after submitting you can return to edit your application via the link you receive by email. The application can be edited until the application deadline.

You have 6 hours to complete your application before the timeout.