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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

PhD Student in Landscape Governance and Management of Urban Drainage Infrastructure Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden

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PhD

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Environmental Science

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This is a four-year, full-time doctoral student employment. The position offers secure employment, and doctoral student salary is determined under the local collective agreement with fixed salary progression. The post does not specify a stipend amount or tuition coverage.

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Nov 16, 2026

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Sweden

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Environmental Science
Urban Planning
Civil Engineering
Architecture
Stormwater Management
Environmental Governance
Marine Pollution
Urban Water

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About this position

The Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is recruiting a full-time PhD student in Landscape Governance and Management at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management in Alnarp, Sweden.

The doctoral project examines governance and organisational alignment in the operation and maintenance of urban drainage infrastructure, including multifunctional blue-green infrastructure. The research focuses on stormwater governance, stakeholder discourses, rules, resources, legal and policy frameworks, economic considerations, and strategies for coherent long-term maintenance. The broader interdisciplinary initiative aims to support data-driven and environmentally responsible maintenance, reduce pollutant loads to coastal and marine environments, and advance sustainable urban water management.

The successful candidate will conduct empirical and theoretical research, collaborate with stakeholders in the water and wastewater industry and green sector, and communicate findings through scientific publications, conferences, and industry engagement. The work is situated within SLU’s Landscape Governance and Management research group, an international team working on urban landscape governance, stormwater systems, and sustainable management.

Applicants need a Master’s degree or equivalent in natural resources engineering, civil engineering, landscape architecture or management, organisational or governance theory, or a related field. General doctoral eligibility, relevant higher-education credits, English proficiency equivalent to Swedish English B/6, strong written and spoken English, independence, initiative, and willingness to engage with new research areas are required. Swedish or another Scandinavian language and a Swedish-recognized driving licence are desirable.

This is a four-year doctoral employment at 100% with salary governed by a local collective agreement and fixed progression. The expected start date is 1 February 2027 or as soon as possible. Applications must include a cover letter, CV, and degree certificates and must be submitted by 16 November 2026.

Funding details

This is a four-year, full-time doctoral student employment. The position offers secure employment, and doctoral student salary is determined under the local collective agreement with fixed salary progression. The post does not specify a stipend amount or tuition coverage.

What's required

Applicants must hold a second-cycle (Master’s) qualification, or have completed at least 240 higher-education credits including at least 60 second-cycle credits, or possess substantially equivalent knowledge. For landscape architecture, applicants normally need at least 90 higher-education credits relevant to landscape architecture, including at least 30 second-cycle credits; eligibility may be assessed case by case. Applicants must meet English language requirements equivalent to Swedish upper-secondary English B/6. Required qualifications include a Master’s degree or equivalent in natural resources engineering, civil engineering, landscape architecture or management, organisational or governance theory, or a related field; excellent written and spoken English; independence and initiative; and ability to engage with new research areas. Swedish or another Scandinavian language and a valid car driver’s licence recognized in Sweden are desirable.

How to apply

Submit a PDF application through the direct ReachMee application portal by 16 November 2026. Include a cover letter, CV, and copies of degree certificates; review the required-attachments guidance before applying.

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