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Postdoctoral Researcher in Psychology of Forest Management and Biodiversity Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

Two-year full-time temporary postdoctoral position. The post is funded through an interdisciplinary project supported by the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation. No stipend amount is stated; employment is salaried by SLU.

Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

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Sweden

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Sociology
Agriculture
Behavioral Science
Psychology
Biology
Decision Making
Forestry
Biodiversity
Natural Resource Management
Applied Economics
Economics

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About this position

Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Psychology of Forest Management and Biodiversity at the Department of Forest Bioeconomy and Technology in Umeå, Sweden.

This interdisciplinary postdoctoral project sits at the intersection of psychology, economics, forestry, and environmental science. The research is part of a project funded by the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation and is carried out in collaboration with researchers at SLU, Umeå University, and the University of Massachusetts. The project asks how family forest owners perceive biodiversity, what motivates behavior change toward biodiversity-enhancing forest management, and whether financial compensation can encourage more biodiversity-friendly decisions.

The successful candidate will help develop research questions, integrate behavioral science with natural resource management, design interview protocols, support data collection, conduct analyses, and write scientific manuscripts. The role is especially relevant for candidates with interests in decision-making, behavioral science, forest policy, and sustainable land management.

Eligibility highlights: a Ph.D. in a relevant field such as applied economics, cognitive sciences, or psychology, normally obtained within the last three years; excellent English; ability to work independently and in teams; and advanced skills in R, Stata, or similar software. Swedish language knowledge and experience with surveys/interviews are additional merits.

Employment details: full-time, temporary employment for 24 months. The workplace is the SLU campus in Umeå. The application deadline is 30 September 2026.

How to apply: submit the application online via the SLU/reachmee portal and include a CV, a two-page research statement, degree certificates and transcripts, referee contacts, proof of English and Swedish language knowledge, and publications if relevant.

Funding details

Two-year full-time temporary postdoctoral position. The post is funded through an interdisciplinary project supported by the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation. No stipend amount is stated; employment is salaried by SLU.

What's required

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. obtained within the last three years in a relevant field such as applied economics, cognitive sciences, or psychology, or have a strong interdisciplinary program. In exceptional circumstances the degree may be older due to illness, parental leave, union/trade-union duties, military service, or other similar circumstances. Candidates should have excellent written and spoken English, clear motivation for an academic career, ability to work independently and collaboratively in interdisciplinary and international settings, documented proficiency in R, Stata, or similar analytical software, and preferably working knowledge of Swedish plus experience with surveys and/or interviews and integrating behavioral concepts into decision-making research.

How to apply

Apply online through the SLU/reachmee application portal before 30 September 2026. Submit a CV, a two-page research statement, copies of degrees and transcripts, contact details for at least two referees, certified proof of English and current Swedish language knowledge, and publications if relevant.

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