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Two-Year Postdoctoral Position in Democratic Innovations and Climate Governance Linköping University in Sweden

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Postdoc

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Environmental Science

Funding

The project received funding from the Swedish research foundation Formas. No postdoctoral salary or other individual funding details are stated in the post.

Deadline

Nov 27, 2026

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Sweden

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Linköping University

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Environmental Science
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About this position

Linköping University is seeking a postdoctoral researcher for a two-year project on Democratic Innovations and Climate Transformation at the Department of Thematic Studies (TEMA).

The project will synthesize existing research on climate assemblies and other democratic innovations, then bring those insights into dialogue with Swedish municipalities and practitioners. The aim is to support improvements in climate governance in Sweden by connecting academic knowledge with practical local-government experience.

The postdoctoral researcher will work with Mads Ejsing on the project and contribute to research at the intersection of democratic participation, climate transformation, environmental governance, and municipal practice. The position is presented as a postdoc in Environmental Change within the TEMA research environment.

Funding details

The project received funding from the Swedish research foundation Formas. No postdoctoral salary or other individual funding details are stated in the post.

How to apply

Read the postdoctoral call and application instructions at the linked Linköping University advert, then submit an application before November 27, 2026. Contact Mads Ejsing through LinkedIn or email for questions.

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