Doctoral student in Environmental Social Science – with a focus on sustainable seafood

Job Description

The project examines sustainable seafood’s role and future potential in Swedish rural development. Nordic consumers are increasingly rejecting industrial, corporate-owned food in favor of fresh, locally-produced items with a distinctive “taste of place” procured in face-to-face relationships, while the EU and Swedish government have endorsed a new rural development that supports artisanal production and multifunctional enterprise.

Sustainable seafood” studies how Swedish coastal fishers and locally-landed fish are included in place-based food initiatives and multifunctional entrepreneurship, and how to strengthen their future contributions to sustainable rural development.

Responsibilities

The PhD student will participate in a work package that investigates the social traits characterizing successful fish relocalization and multifunctional fishing enterprises in rural coastal communities by conducting long-term participant observation in a single coastal community for 12 months.

Requirements

The doctoral studies comprise one year of coursework and three years of research, culminating in the production of a dissertation that makes a significant and original contribution to the research field.

The position is salaried and covers four years (full-time equivalent, fixed term), beginning in August 2022.

The doctoral candidate may undertake departmental duties corresponding to up to 20% of a full-time position, in which case the duration of the appointment will be extended accordingly.

Qualifications

The knowledge and skills that are acquired during the studies should be applicable to postdoctoral research or other professional work.

Benefits

There are no tuition fees.

Pay

The position is salaried and covers four years (full-time equivalent, fixed term).

Schedule

The position begins in August 2022.

About the Role

The doctoral candidate may undertake departmental duties corresponding to up to 20% of a full-time position, in which case the duration of the appointment will be extended accordingly.

Skills

The knowledge and skills that are acquired during the studies should be applicable to postdoctoral research or other professional work.

Benefits

There are no tuition fees.

Contact Information

For more information and to apply, please visit the School of Global Studies website.