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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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

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PhD

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Employment as a doctoral student for a 4-year programme. Salary is set according to the local collective agreement with fixed salary progression. The position is described as secure employment and includes coursework, research, and departmental duties.

Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

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Sweden

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Environmental Science
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Urban Planning
Civil Engineering
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Green Infrastructure
Water Governance

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PhD opportunity at the Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU), Sweden

The Landscape Governance and Management research group at the Department of Landscape Architecture, Planning and Management is recruiting a PhD student for a project on landscape governance, stormwater governance, urban drainage infrastructures, and operation and maintenance (O&M). The doctoral project examines how governance structures, decision flows, departmental roles, administrative silos, rules, resources, and stakeholder discourses shape the feasibility and performance of O&M schemes for urban drainage systems, including multifunctional blue-green infrastructures.

The research sits within a strong international environment and connects with stakeholders in the water and wastewater industry and the green sector. The project aims to support a transition toward more data-driven and environmentally responsible maintenance of urban drainage infrastructures, with the broader goal of reducing pollutant loads to coastal and marine environments and improving sustainable urban water management.

The PhD student will conduct both empirical and theoretical work, including data collection and analysis, and will communicate findings in conferences and scientific journals. The role also includes coursework and departmental duties such as teaching or assisting in other research projects.

Eligibility and requirements: applicants must hold a Master’s degree or equivalent in natural resources engineering, civil engineering, landscape architecture/management, organisational/governance theory, or a related field. General doctoral entry requirements apply, including the equivalent of a second-cycle qualification and English language proficiency equivalent to Swedish upper-secondary English B/6. For landscape architecture, the post notes additional credit requirements, with case-by-case assessment possible. Strong English communication skills, independence, initiative, and openness to new research areas are required; Swedish or another Scandinavian language and a valid driver’s licence are desirable.

Funding and employment: the position is a 4-year doctoral employment with salary according to the local collective agreement and fixed salary progression.

Location: Alnarp, Sweden.

Deadline: 16 November 2026.

Apply via the ReachMee portal using the provided application link and upload a cover letter, CV, and degree certificates in PDF format. Review the SLU doctoral application instructions before submitting.

Funding details

Employment as a doctoral student for a 4-year programme. Salary is set according to the local collective agreement with fixed salary progression. The position is described as secure employment and includes coursework, research, and departmental duties.

What's required

Applicants must have a second-cycle (Master’s) qualification or equivalent, or meet the Swedish equivalent of at least 240 credits with at least 60 credits at second-cycle level. For the subject landscape architecture, applicants should have the equivalent of at least 90 higher education credits in landscape architecture-related courses, including at least 30 credits at second-cycle level, though eligibility may be assessed case by case. Required profile includes a Master’s degree or equivalent in natural resources engineering, civil engineering, landscape architecture/management, organisational/governance theory, or a related field; excellent written and spoken English; ability to work independently and take initiative; and willingness to engage with new research areas. Swedish or another Scandinavian language and a valid Swedish-recognized driver’s licence are desirable.

How to apply

Submit the application through the provided ReachMee application link before the deadline. Include a cover letter, CV, and copies of degree certificates in PDF format. Review the SLU doctoral application instructions linked in the post before applying.

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