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Doctoral Researcher in Psychology University of Jyväskylä in Finland

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Funded by the Strategic Research Council (STN) as part of the Planetary Mind research project; salary starts at about 2700 euros per month.

Deadline

Nov 18, 2026

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Finland

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University of Jyväskylä

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Environmental Science
Sociology
Psychology
Statistical Analysis
Salud Pública
Environmental Sustainability
Wellness
Mental Illness
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About this position

The Department of Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä is recruiting a doctoral researcher for the STN-funded Planetary Mind project. The project examines environmental agency — the ability to make sustainable everyday choices — and its relationship to mental health across different age groups.

The doctoral researcher will work in a multidisciplinary consortium and develop a dissertation linked to the project’s research themes. The role combines original research with publication, collaboration, and practical knowledge use in society.

  • Investigating how environmental agency relates to mental health
  • Producing new knowledge on environmental agency as a psychosocial resource for participation and wellbeing
  • Developing and evaluating scalable, participatory, digitally supported ways to strengthen environmental agency and mental health in everyday life

The position is based in an active research environment within the Department of Psychology, which has broad research interests and close links to research units and clinics on campus. The post is part of a consortium, so the successful candidate will work closely with a wider interdisciplinary research team and stakeholder networks.

The advert also notes that the work may include a small amount of teaching, up to 5% of annual working time.

Funding details

Funded by the Strategic Research Council (STN) as part of the Planetary Mind research project; salary starts at about 2700 euros per month.

What's required

A suitable higher university degree (for example in psychology, social sciences or health sciences) is required. The applicant must apply for doctoral study rights in the doctoral programme of the Department of Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä. Strong quantitative research skills and good basic statistical analysis skills are expected, with experience in SPSS, R or Mplus. Excellent written and spoken English is required. Good interaction and teamwork skills, ability to work independently and persistently, and interest in mental health and behavior change research are expected. Fluent Finnish is an advantage. Experience with qualitative research methods, data collection or analysis, and scientific writing and publishing is also an advantage. The selected person must be eligible for doctoral studies in psychology (PsT) or philosophy (FT) and commit to completing a doctoral degree within the project themes.

How to apply

Submit the application electronically by the deadline using the application form. Attach a CV, a free-form cover letter, your highest degree certificate, and a document describing your societal interaction and international activities. Apply first for the doctoral study right in spring 2027 through the separate application mentioned in the advert.

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