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Doctoral Researcher in Psychology University of Jyväskylä in Finland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Funded doctoral researcher position in the Planetary Mind project; starting salary approximately EUR 2700 per month (gross income) plus holiday bonus.
Deadline
Nov 18, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Jyväskylä
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About this position
The Department of Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä is offering a doctoral researcher position within the Planetary Mind research project. The project is a multidisciplinary consortium study that investigates Environmental Agency—the capacity to make sustainable choices in everyday life—and its relationship with mental health across different age groups.
The doctoral researcher will contribute to a project that aims to: examine the significance of environmental agency for mental health; build new understanding of individual and community environmental agency as a psychosocial resource linked to participation and well-being; and develop and evaluate scalable, participatory, digitally supported approaches that strengthen environmental agency and mental health in daily life.
The position sits in a collaborative research environment with national and international engagement. The selected researcher will be part of a multidisciplinary team, conduct doctoral research related to the project’s themes, collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data, publish scientific work, and participate in research collaboration and stakeholder networks. The role also includes a small teaching component.
The project combines psychological research with applied, societally relevant questions about sustainable behaviour, well-being, and mental health promotion. It is based at the University of Jyväskylä, an international and multidisciplinary academic community in central Finland.
Funding details
Funded doctoral researcher position in the Planetary Mind project; starting salary approximately EUR 2700 per month (gross income) plus holiday bonus.
What's required
A suitable Master’s degree (e.g. in psychology, social sciences or health sciences) is required, along with readiness to apply for and obtain doctoral study right in the doctoral programme in psychology in spring 2027. Applicants should have competence in quantitative research methods and good basic skills in statistical analysis methods (SPSS, R or Mplus), good interaction and collaboration skills, ability to work independently and with perseverance, excellent written and spoken English, and an interest in research on mental health and behaviour change. Fluency in Finnish, experience with qualitative research methods, experience in collecting or analysing research data, and evidence of scientific writing and publishing are considered advantages. The appointed person must meet the eligibility requirements for doctoral studies in the Doctor of Psychology (PsyD) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programme and be committed to completing a doctoral degree on topics related to the project.
How to apply
Submit the application in English as PDF files through the recruitment system by 18 November 2026. Include a CV, informal cover letter, highest degree certificate, and materials showing societal engagement/impact and international activities. If needed, contact Project Lead Katri Savolainen at [email protected].
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