Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainability Science: Social Justice and Extreme Climate Events (Lund University)

About the role

The Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS) recently opened the applications for a Postdoctoral researcher position in sustainable science. This is a full-time, 2-year position, with a start date in September 2025 or as agreed.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to LUCSUS’s research on loss and damage, examining how slow-onset and extreme events intersect with questions of power, responsibility, and mobilisation.
• Contribute to novel methodological development that links lived experiences with legal, infrastructural and political framings of loss and damage.
• Geographic focus is Sweden (especially coastal and urban regions), but comparative or global perspectives are welcomed.
• Supervised by Professor Emily Boyd and collaborate closely with researchers at Lund University, Uppsala University, and RISE Stockholm.
• Includes both research focus (90%) and administrative and service focus (10%).

Requirements

• A PhD in sustainability science, geography, political ecology, or a related field.
• A demonstrated publication record and proven academic writing skills, including leading the preparation of well-argued, clearly written scientific manuscripts for peer-reviewed publication.
• Evidence of successful interdisciplinary collaboration.
• Ability to work independently and as part of an interdisciplinary, inclusive, and international research team.
• Experience conducting fieldwork with an awareness of research ethics and working collaboratively with stakeholders and research teams in remote communities.
• Enthusiasm for teaching and student engagement.

Qualifications

• Language skills in English and Swedish.

Skills

• Interdisciplinary research skills.
• Fieldwork and stakeholder engagement experience.
• Strong writing and communication skills.

Pay

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Schedule

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Benefits

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Application

To learn more about how to apply and the application components, please follow the link below. The deadline to apply is 28 July 2025. Learn more about the position.