Fully Funded PhD/Doctoral Researcher Positions in Resilient and Just Systems, Sustainability, and Health at the University of Helsinki University of Helsinki in Finland

University of Helsinki is recruiting 30 fully funded doctoral researcher positions through the RESDOC (Resilient and Just Systems Doctoral Project). This is an international doctoral training project focused on major global challenges, including climate change, biodiversity loss, infectious diseases, and broader questions of resilient and just systems.

The project is interdisciplinary and cross-sectoral, connecting academia, the public sector, and industry. Research themes mentioned in the call include infectious diseases and antimicrobial resistance, biodiversity and nature’s resilience, sustainable food and water systems, and just socio-ecological transition. This makes the opportunity relevant for candidates interested in environmental science, biology, public health, sociology, and related sustainability-focused fields.

The call is open until 31 August 2026. RESDOC runs from 2027 to 2030 and offers a fully funded doctoral degree at the University of Helsinki in Finland. The post also notes that one of the supervisors is Riikka Hohti, Associate Professor in Sustainable Futures in Education and Ethics.

Applicants should review the official project page for detailed eligibility criteria, supervision themes, and application instructions. If you are interested in interdisciplinary doctoral research on sustainability, health, and justice, this is a strong opportunity to apply.