University of Jyväskylä
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Postdoctoral and Doctoral Researcher Positions in Environmental Agency, Mental Health and Sustainability University of Jyväskylä in Finland
Degree Level
PhD, Postdoc
Field of study
Participatory Action Research
Funding
The Planetary Mind research project is funded by the Strategic Research Council (SRC). Individual salary, stipend, tuition or other benefits for the advertised positions are not specified in the post.
Deadline
Nov 18, 2026
Country
Finland
University
University of Jyväskylä
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About this position
The Department of Psychology at the University of Jyväskylä in Finland is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher and a Doctoral Researcher for the Planetary Mind research project, funded by the Strategic Research Council (SRC).
The project investigates environmental agency: people’s ability to make sustainable everyday choices and how this ability connects with mental health and well-being. The research explores environmental agency as a psychosocial resource for individuals and communities, including its relationship with inclusion and well-being.
Key objectives include examining the significance of environmental agency for mental health, producing new knowledge about environmental agency and its effects on individuals and communities, and developing and evaluating scalable, participatory and digitally supported approaches to strengthen environmental agency and mental health in everyday life.
The openings are relevant to candidates interested in psychology, mental health, public health, sustainability, environmental behavior, community well-being and participatory or digital interventions. The post does not provide detailed eligibility requirements, salary information or a breakdown of project benefits; applicants should consult the official vacancy page for those details.
The application deadline is 18 November 2026. Applications should be submitted according to the instructions in the University of Jyväskylä vacancy announcement.
Funding details
The Planetary Mind research project is funded by the Strategic Research Council (SRC). Individual salary, stipend, tuition or other benefits for the advertised positions are not specified in the post.
How to apply
Review the full vacancy details and application instructions through the linked University of Jyväskylä job page. Submit the application before 18 November 2026.
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