Ricardo Henriques Correia

The University of Turku’s Department of Biodiversity Sciences is recruiting two postdoctoral researchers for the ERC-funded NATURETIME project: one in psychology and one in environmental geography . Project focus: NATURETIME studies how nature experiences shape human time perception, and how time perception in turn influences pro-environmental and sustainable behaviour. The project combines virtual-reality experiments, citizen science, behavioural experiments, big data analytics, and landscape-scale modelling to generate actionable knowledge for sustainable futures. Psychology position: The ideal candidate has a PhD in psychology or a related field, with a strong background in time psychology or environmental psychology preferred. Experience with subjective time perception, laboratory experiments, data analysis, and ideally VR environments is highly desirable. The researcher will work closely with Assistant Professor Ricardo Correia and the BISONS Lab, helping design and run experiments, analyse data, and prepare manuscripts. Environmental geography position: The ideal candidate has a PhD in geography, environmental science, landscape/spatial ecology, spatial land planning, or a related field. Strong spatial data management and analytical skills are essential, including programming (Python/R), spatial databases, and spatial modelling. Experience with remote sensing, street-view analysis, participatory mapping, or citizen science is a plus. Eligibility highlights: Excellent English is required; Finnish is helpful but not essential. Applicants should be able to work independently and collaboratively, and should have a strong publication record or clear potential to publish in peer-reviewed journals. Teaching support (up to 5% of working time) is an advantage. Funding and contract: These are full-time ERC-funded postdoctoral contracts initially for 24 months, with a possible extension of up to 33 additional months. Salary is typically EUR 3,570–3,800/month depending on experience and skills. Deadline: Applications close on 26 June 2026 at 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki) . Start date is from August 2026 at the earliest, and no later than 1 October 2026. How to apply: Submit your application via the University of Turku online recruitment system and include a motivation letter, CV, research statement, publication list, degree certificate, and any other relevant documents.

The University of Turku’s Department of Biodiversity Sciences is recruiting a doctoral researcher / project researcher in psychology for the ERC-funded NATURETIME project, hosted in the Biodiversity and Sustainability Solutions (BISONS) Lab. The position is a fixed-term, full-time appointment for 48 months, starting no earlier than 1 January 2027 and no later than 1 April 2027, with the place of work in Turku, Finland. The project explores how nature experiences reshape human sense of time and how time perception, in turn, influences behaviour toward nature. The research combines virtual-reality laboratory experiments, citizen science data, behavioural experiments, and big data analytics to study links between landscape features, time perception, well-being, and pro-environmental behaviour. The project aims to generate actionable knowledge relevant to city design, sustainable futures, biodiversity conservation, and human well-being. The successful candidate will work closely with the PI, other researchers in the BISONS Lab, and international collaborators. The role includes planning and running VR laboratory experiments, participant recruitment, data collection, research documentation, statistical analysis, interpretation of results, and preparing manuscripts for publication. Research ethics, research data management, and reproducible research practices are part of the work. Some support for teaching and supervision activities may also be included. The ideal background is psychology, especially time psychology or environmental psychology, though other related fields may be considered. Applicants should have a master’s degree or equivalent, strong quantitative data analysis skills, and a solid understanding of experimental research design and/or experience with human participants. Good spoken and written English and Finnish are required, and the University of Turku expects the candidate either to already have a doctoral study right or to apply for one in Autumn 2026. Experience with VR, subjective time perception, subjective well-being measures, eye-tracking or ECG data, programming in R or Python, open science, and communication of research to academic or public audiences are all advantageous. The position is funded through the ERC project and offers an approximate monthly salary of 2,500–2,800 euros, according to qualifications and experience under the Finnish university collective agreement system. The application deadline is 31 August 2026 at 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki). Applicants should apply via the online recruitment system and include a motivation letter, CV, research statement, degree certificates, and any other relevant documents.

University of Turku is inviting applications for a Doctoral researcher / Project researcher in pro-environmental behaviour within the Department of Biodiversity Sciences and the ERC-funded NATURETIME project. The position is based in the Biodiversity and Sustainability Solutions (BISONS) Lab , an international and interdisciplinary research group focused on human-nature interactions, biodiversity conservation, and sustainability solutions. The successful candidate will join a collaborative environment with the PI and around ten other researchers, including MSc and PhD students, postdocs, and project researchers, as well as international collaborators. The project examines how nature experiences influence human time perception and how time perception, in turn, affects pro-environmental and sustainable behaviours . The work will include virtual-reality experiments , validation using citizen science data, landscape-scale modelling, behavioural experiments, and Big Data analytics . The research is intended to generate actionable knowledge for designing cities and living environments that support well-being and more sustainable behaviours. The ideal background is in psychology or behavioural science , though related fields may be considered. The role requires strong quantitative data analysis skills and understanding of experimental design. Experience with behavioural experiments, serious games, programming in R or Python , reproducible research workflows, and communication of research to academic or public audiences is advantageous. The selected researcher will also be responsible for participant recruitment, experiment planning, data analysis, interpretation, manuscript preparation, and transparent, reproducible workflows. This is a fixed-term full-time contract for 48 months . Employment starts no earlier than 1 January 2027 and no later than 1 April 2027 . The salary is approximately €2,500–2,800 per month , depending on qualifications and experience, in accordance with the Finnish university salary system. The role is based in Turku, Finland , and requires either a doctoral study right at the University of Turku or an application for one in Autumn 2026. Applicants must hold an MSc or equivalent in psychology, behavioural science, or a related field; be motivated to conduct dissertation research; demonstrate quantitative and experimental research skills; and have excellent English. Finnish language skills are desirable. The university also values teamwork, strong organization, interdisciplinary curiosity, and willingness to develop new methods. Teaching and supervision support may be included to a limited extent. Application deadline: 31 August 2026 at 16:00 (Europe/Helsinki). Apply via the university’s online recruitment system and include a motivation letter, CV, research statement, degree certificates, and any other relevant documents. Contact: Associate Professor Ricardo Henriques Correia ([email protected]) for the position; HR Specialist Saija Marjasto ([email protected]) for application process questions.