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Postdoctoral Researcher in Environmental Change and Democratic Innovations Linköping University in Sweden

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

The project is Formas-funded; the postdoctoral appointment is full-time for two years.

Deadline

Nov 27, 2026

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Sweden

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Linköping University

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Sociology
Political Science
Public Policy
Systematic Review
Stakeholder Engagement
Deliberative Democracy
Co-production

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About this position

This postdoctoral position is based at Linköping University within Tema Miljöförändring, part of the Department of Thematic Studies. The role is embedded in the Formas-funded research project Democratic Innovations for Climate Transformation (2027–2029), which examines how climate citizens’ assemblies and related democratic processes may contribute to broader system change.

The project brings together scholars from Linköping University and the Stockholm Resilience Centre to carry out a systematic and interdisciplinary knowledge synthesis. The successful candidate will take a leading role in the systematic review of academic and grey literature, working with established standards for searching, screening, and quality assessment. A key part of the position is to contribute to the comparative synthesis and to identify knowledge gaps about how deliberative processes connect to transformation at system level.

The postdoc will also help design and conduct dialogues with Swedish municipalities and practitioners so that the project’s findings are credible and useful for policy and practice. There is scope to help shape the project’s methodological choices and analytical framework, and to co-author the scholarly publications that emerge from the review and synthesis work.

In addition to the project group, the position offers links to a broader research environment focused on green democratic innovation, just transition, and participatory, deliberative, and arts-based methods. The role is primarily research-focused, with some teaching possible.

Funding details

The project is Formas-funded; the postdoctoral appointment is full-time for two years.

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD or an equivalent foreign degree by the time the appointment decision is made, and the degree should normally have been awarded no more than three years ago unless special reasons apply. A PhD in the social sciences, humanities, or a related field is required, with research related to environmental, climate, or sustainability issues. Demonstrated familiarity with democratic innovations such as deliberative democracy, citizens' assemblies, or participatory environmental and climate governance is expected. Experience with systematic literature reviews and qualitative content analysis is meritorious, as is experience with stakeholder engagement and co-production through workshops or similar activities. Strong collaboration skills, initiative, the ability to synthesize findings, and excellent spoken and written English are required.

How to apply

Apply through the listed application link before the deadline. Follow the instructions in the posting and submit the required application materials via the recruitment portal.

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