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Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainable and Resilient Freight Transport Systems Hanken School of Economics in Finland

Degree Level

Postdoc

Field of study

Environmental Science

Funding

This is an 8-month postdoctoral position funded by the Peter Wallenberg Foundation. No salary, stipend amount, tuition coverage, or additional benefits are specified in the post.

Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

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Finland

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Hanken School of Economics

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Keywords

Environmental Science
Transport
Business
Industrial Engineering
Corporate Social Responsibility
Management
Stakeholder Engagement
Environmental Sustainability
Logistics Management
Sustainable Transportation
Resiliency

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About this position

Hanken School of Economics is hiring a Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainable and Resilient Freight Transport Systems in Helsinki, Finland. The 8-month position is part of the Nordic research project “Society Quest for a Resilient and Sustainable Nordic Freight Transport System,” funded by the Peter Wallenberg Foundation.

The project examines how to strengthen the resilience and environmental sustainability of Nordic freight transport and supply chains through collaboration between researchers and societal stakeholders in Finland and Sweden. The postdoctoral researcher will plan and implement the Finnish Society Quest process with partners at Hanken and Linköping University, engage stakeholders from industry, public authorities, infrastructure organizations, and academia, and contribute to co-creation workshops.

Responsibilities include analyzing and disseminating project results, preparing academic publications, and contributing to teaching for up to 15% of working time. Candidates should hold a PhD, or have a confirmed upcoming PhD defense, in supply chain management, logistics, transportation, sustainability, or a related field, with an interest in resilience, sustainable transport, and stakeholder-engaged research.

The position is based in Helsinki, Finland, with an expected start in January 2027 and no later than February 2027. Applications are due by 16 November 2026. Questions may be directed to Associate Professor Anna Aminoff or Assistant Professor Helleke Heikkinen.

Funding details

This is an 8-month postdoctoral position funded by the Peter Wallenberg Foundation. No salary, stipend amount, tuition coverage, or additional benefits are specified in the post.

What's required

Applicants should hold a PhD, or have a confirmed upcoming PhD defense, in supply chain management, logistics, transportation, sustainability, or a related field. Applicants should have an interest in resilience, sustainable transport, and stakeholder-engaged research. The role also involves research planning and implementation, stakeholder engagement, co-creation workshops, analysis and dissemination, academic publications, and teaching contributions of up to 15% of working time.

How to apply

Review the full vacancy details and submit an application through the linked application page by 16 November 2026. For questions, contact Associate Professor Anna Aminoff or Assistant Professor Helleke Heikkinen.

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