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University of Lapland
1 week ago
Funded PhD Junior Researcher in Arctic Transitions, Energy and Climate Governance at the University of Lapland University of Lapland in Finland
Degree Level
PhD
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
This is a full-time, funded, fixed-term 36-month research position from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030. The stated salary range is €2,777.02–€3,329.60 per month, with an indicative starting salary based on demand levels and performance percentages. The position includes employment benefits such as occupational health services and sport, culture, and wellbeing benefits. The post does not separately specify tuition coverage or a student stipend.
Deadline
Dec 1, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Lapland
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About this position
The University of Lapland’s Faculty of Law is recruiting one funded PhD Junior Researcher for the Arctic Transitions (AT) project, “Arctic Transitions, Energy and Climate Governance Horizons in the Far North.” The full-time position is based in Rovaniemi, Finland, with remote working possible within Finland.
The project investigates how climate change and demand for rare and valuable earth materials are reshaping extraction activities, infrastructures, security configurations, governance arrangements, and the lives of Arctic communities. It also examines how energy security and energy transition narratives are mobilised, and how Arctic activities are connected to international legal provisions and flows of capital. The research is multidisciplinary, with strong relevance to law, environmental governance, political science, geography, resource extraction, and Arctic studies.
The successful candidate will conduct independent research under the supervision of Principal Investigator Sean Field, complete the requirements for a PhD in the Faculty of Law, present findings at national and international conferences, contribute to an international conference in Rovaniemi, and assist with project planning and administration. Limited teaching duties may occur.
Applicants need a Master’s degree in law, policy, geography, economics, environmental studies, sociology, anthropology, science and technology studies, or a related field. Academic-level English proficiency is required; Finnish proficiency is an advantage. The application must include a one-page cover letter, CV, and a research proposal of up to two pages explaining the proposed research region or location and data-collection and analysis methods.
The appointment lasts 36 months, from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030. Salary is €2,777.02–€3,329.60 per month. Applications are accepted from 5 October 2026 until 1 December 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Helsinki. Interviews are expected online in December 2026 and/or January 2027. The successful candidate must obtain the right to study in Finland before starting.
Funding details
This is a full-time, funded, fixed-term 36-month research position from 1 August 2027 to 31 July 2030. The stated salary range is €2,777.02–€3,329.60 per month, with an indicative starting salary based on demand levels and performance percentages. The position includes employment benefits such as occupational health services and sport, culture, and wellbeing benefits. The post does not separately specify tuition coverage or a student stipend.
What's required
Applicants must have a Master's degree in law, policy, geography, economics, environmental studies, sociology, anthropology, science and technology studies, or a related field. They must be proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English at an academic level. Finnish-language proficiency is considered a merit. The successful candidate must obtain the right to study in Finland before beginning the study period in August 2027, unless this has already been obtained. Applications must include a maximum one-page cover letter, a CV, and a research proposal of no more than two single-spaced pages in 12-point font. The proposal must identify the region and/or location of the proposed legal research and explain the methodological approach to data collection and analysis.
How to apply
Submit the application through the University of Lapland electronic application form by 1 December 2026 at 23:59 Europe/Helsinki. Upload a maximum one-page cover letter, CV, and a research proposal of up to two pages addressing the research location and methodology. Candidates are encouraged to contact the PI before applying.
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