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Postdoctoral Researcher in Psychology Karlstad University in Sweden

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

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Available

Deadline

Nov 20, 2026

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Sweden

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Karlstad University

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Sociology
Psychology
Consumer Behavior
Business
Environmental Sustainability
Circular Economy
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About this position

Karls​tad University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher in psychology based at the Department of Social and Psychological Studies, within the subject of psychology. The position is part of the research project “Reactivating Values”, which aims to promote behaviour change that supports circular processes for greater sustainability.

The postdoc will join a psychology environment with researchers and teachers working across research and education, and will collaborate closely with an engaged project group. The role is centered on research on how circular processes are supported in society, with an emphasis on understanding what hinders or facilitates such processes at different levels of analysis.

The advertised work includes active contribution to the academic environment, participation in seminars, development of research projects, and responsibility for key research tasks such as data collection, data processing, and preparation of scientific articles. The project addresses circularity broadly, including consumer reuse of materials and services, as well as societal and community-level processes related to sustainability and resilience.

The position offers an opportunity to work in a creative and international environment at a university that highlights collaboration, daily engagement, and mutual benefit between research and the wider community.

Funding details

Available

What's required

Applicants must hold a PhD in psychology or a closely related subject, or a foreign degree judged equivalent. The PhD must have been awarded no more than three years before the application deadline, unless special grounds apply (for example illness, parental leave, clinical service, trade union duties, total defense service, or other similar circumstances). Candidates must be able to conduct and develop high-quality research and have good spoken and written Swedish and English. Strong collaboration skills, respect for colleagues and students, responsibility, and a contribution to a good work environment are also expected. Merits include strong publication records, research experience relevant to circular processes and societal resilience, international journal publications, independent and strategic research ability, collaboration in research environments and networks, knowledge of value-creating processes in society, and completed higher education pedagogy training or pedagogical appointments.

How to apply

Apply through Karlstad University’s web-based recruitment system Varbi. Upload a complete application with CV, cover letter describing your qualifications and research interests, publication list, proof of PhD award or expected date, thesis and other relevant publications, language skills statement, and two references. If any documents cannot be submitted electronically, send them to Karlstads universitet HR-administratör, 651 88 Karlstad.

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