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Niklas Harring

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Postdoc in Political Science on Energy Transition, Public Opinion, and Climate Politics University of Gothenburg in Sweden

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Two-year postdoctoral position with the possibility of extension to three years. No stipend amount is stated in the post.

Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

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Sweden

University

University of Gothenburg

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Sociology
Political Science
Energy Policy
Public Opinion Research
Statistics
Environmental Politics

About this position

Professor Niklas Harring at the University of Gothenburg is recruiting a postdoc in political science for the research project Consensus and Conflict in the Energy Transition.

The position is based in the Department of Political Science and focuses on public opinion, policy acceptance, and climate and energy politics. The post combines independent and collaborative research, with room to develop your own research agenda while contributing to the project and the wider research environment.

Eligibility highlights: applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in political science or another relevant field. Strong quantitative methods skills are especially important, particularly in survey research and experimental methods.

Funding and duration: the appointment is for two years, with the possibility of extension to three years. No stipend amount is stated in the post.

Deadline: 15 October 2026.

How to apply: use the official application link in the post and review the ReachMee job page for full details. Share with interested candidates and contact the poster if you have questions.

Funding details

Two-year postdoctoral position with the possibility of extension to three years. No stipend amount is stated in the post.

What's required

Applicants should hold, or be close to completing, a PhD in political science or another field relevant to the project. Strong quantitative skills are required, especially experience with survey research and experimental methods. The role is suited to someone interested in public opinion, policy acceptance, and climate and energy politics.

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Research Interests

Environmental Politics

Environmental Economics

Carbon Management

Public Opinion Research

Climate Resilience