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Doctoral student (Licentiate) in evaluation and policy for nature-based solutions KTH Royal Institute of Technology in Sweden

Degree Level

PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement; employee benefits mentioned. Position is for a licentiate degree and the total employment period may not exceed two years.

Deadline

Nov 26, 2026

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KTH Royal Institute of Technology

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Sociology
Political Science
Environmental Economics
Ecological Restoration
Qualitative Method
Climate Resilience
Economics
Socioeconomic
Policy Analysi
Water Supply

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About this position

This doctoral position is based at KTH Royal Institute of Technology within the Department of Sustainable Development, Environmental Science and Engineering (SEED). The project sits in the third-cycle subject Sustainability studies and focuses on wetland restoration as a nature-based solution for sustainable water supply under changing climate conditions.

The doctoral student will work on developing policy- and valuation-oriented frameworks that connect wetland indicators with societal benefits and costs, and translate these into practical policy instruments and financing mechanisms. A central part of the project is to generate policy-relevant indicators for the water-related benefits of restored wetlands and to explore how these can support valuation, decision-making, and policy development.

The research also examines the values created by wetland restoration for different stakeholders and for society as a whole, including benefits, costs, and risks, and how these are distributed among actors. The work combines policy analysis, value mapping, socio-economic analysis, and qualitative research methods, and is carried out in close collaboration with researchers and societal stakeholders in two interdisciplinary research projects.

Zahra Kalantari is proposed as supervisor.

Funding details

Monthly salary according to KTH’s Doctoral student salary agreement; employee benefits mentioned. Position is for a licentiate degree and the total employment period may not exceed two years.

What's required

Applicants must have basic eligibility for postgraduate education: either a second-cycle degree (for example a master's degree), at least 240 higher education credits including at least 60 second-cycle credits, or equivalent knowledge. Professional working proficiency in Swedish is required because it will be used in day-to-day work, and English equivalent to English B/6 is mandatory. Candidates should be goal oriented and persevering, able to work independently and collaboratively, communicate clearly in writing and orally, analyze complex issues, and have knowledge of environmental or sustainability policy, environmental economics, socio-economic analysis, sustainability governance, or a related field. Knowledge and experience in cost-benefit analysis, policy analysis, or policy instruments is required, and experience with qualitative and/or quantitative social science methods, nature-based solutions, ecosystem services, water-related issues, climate adaptation, and stakeholder engagement is advantageous.

How to apply

Apply through KTH’s recruitment system and admission portal. Include diplomas and grades, proof of language requirements, a CV, a motivation letter of max 2 pages, and representative publications or technical reports. Ensure all documents are complete and certified where required by the deadline.

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