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Postdoctoral Fellow – Forest-based Climate Change Mitigation

Physical sciences/Math

Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC) is a research centre on resilience and sustainability science at Stockholm University. The Centre advances the scientific understanding of the complex, dynamic interactions of people and nature in the Biosphere; train the next generation of sustainability researchers and leaders; and engage in collaborations with change agents. It is a joint initiative between Stockholm University and the Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The SRC currently employs around 135 members of staff.

Project description
We are seeking a Postdoctoral Research Fellow to join us in the project “ReForMit – Understanding and securing the resilience of forest-based climate change mitigation” (https://reformit.org) funded by the Swedish Research Council (FORMAS). The overall aim of the project is to generate knowledge on safeguarding the biophysical and social-ecological resilience of forest-based climate change mitigation measures (such as reforestation and prevention of deforestation) under changing hydroclimatic conditions including ecological droughts.

The project’s objectives are to (1) design forest-based climate change mitigation scenarios in close collaboration with stakeholders, (2) quantify the resilience and sustainability of the biosphere integrity of forest-based climate mitigation measures, (3) analyze the local and remote effects of hydroclimatic adaptation, and (4) holistically assess the social-ecological resilience of forest-based climate change mitigation measures. The project is a collaboration between SRC, Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK) in Germany, the Water Centre at the Royal Institute of Technology KTH, and Stockholm International Water Institute (SIWI).

Main responsibilities
The Postdoctoral fellow will lead scientific inquiries that involve investigating remote effects of hydroclimatic adaptations, primarily related to project objective 3 above. Drought adaptation in forest systems may for example include larger root-zone storage capacity, which in turn may impact moisture supply to atmospheric moisture transport and downwind precipitation.

The candidate will undertake analyses and/or modelling using globally gridded Earth system datasets to understand where and how water-climate-biosphere interactions are relevant to forest-based climate change mitigation. Collaboration across the project is expected, in order to achieve a holistic understanding of the effects from the global to local scales and the social-ecological feedback.

In addition, the work also involves external collaboration with other organizations, participation in workshops, literature review, and collaborative writing of scientific publications. Results should be actively disseminated through original research articles as well as review papers in high-ranking journals and presentation at scientific conferences.

The candidate is expected to be physically present at the office on a regular basis for optimal collaboration and coordination within the project. The work may include travels and short time stays at other collaborating institutions.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

In the appointment process attention will be given to research skills needed for the position:

  • Ability to formulate own original research ideas and conduct research independently;
  • Relevant subject knowledge in ecohydrology, hydroclimate, forest-based climate, change mitigation, biosphere-water-climate interactions, land-atmosphere interactions, hydroclimatic adaptation in land systems, and ecosystem drought resilience or other applicable related areas;
  • Experience with large-scale gridded data analyses and/or global hydroclimatic modeling approaches;
  • Ability to collaborate efficiently and work as part of an interdisciplinary team;
  • Ability to communicate research ideas and results;
  • Excellent written and spoken English skills; and
  • Documented scientific references (prior publications, presentation at conferences etc.) documenting the academic pursue.

In the recruitment, personal suitability will also be considered. We are looking for a responsible, responsive, curious and self-motivated team player. You have a researcher’s integrity and a passion for the research topic. You also have a structured way of working, as well as an ability to prioritize and deliver on concrete tasks.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Dr Lan Wang-Erlandsson, lan.wang@su.se, and Dr Ingo Fetzer, ingo.fetzer@su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
  • Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
    – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
    – why and how you wish to complete the project
    – what makes you suitable for the project in question
  • Copy of PhD diploma
  • Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
  • Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

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Deadline: 2024-03-17 at 23:59
Unit: Physical sciences/Math

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Tropical Precipitation

Physical sciences/Math

The Department of Meteorology at Stockholm University (MISU) conducts research and education spanning the atmosphere, ocean and physical climate sciences. We offer educational programmes at the Batchelors, Masters and PhD levels. Our research addresses fundamental questions concerning the dynamics, physics, chemistry and biogeochemistry of the atmosphere and ocean relevant for weather and climate. We study questions originating from the deep ocean to the upper atmosphere and from the tropics to the poles. In this effort, we use and develop theory, statistical methods, and numerical models in close interplay with observations. We also develop and lead observational research using satellite and surface-based measurements, including icebreaker expeditions to the Arctic.

The department has around 60 employees and is embedded in a larger research environment including the Bolin Centre for Climate Research, the Baltic Sea Centre, and the Swedish e-Science Research Centre. The department is highly international, with over half our employees coming from outside Sweden and both Swedish and English used as working languages. We welcome and value diversity in our working environment.

Project description
In this project we aim to understand the response of tropical precipitation over land to external factors such as global warming or deforestation. The focus is on atmospheric processes and feedbacks, but can be extended to also involve vegetation feedbacks. The position will be associated with the Swedish Research Council project Tropical Precipitation Tipping Points (TPTP).

Main responsibilities
The position involves conducting research within the project as described above. The Postdoctoral fellow can use both satellite and ground-based observations, existing climate model ensemble simulations, and/or conduct new model experiment, e.g. high resolution cloud resolving simulations with the ICON model, to achieve the goals of the project.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The doctoral degree must be in meteorology, atmospheric sciences, oceanography or in a related field. In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.
 
In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills.

An excellent command of written and spoken English is required.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 1 May 2024, or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from Associate Professor Thorsten Mauritsen, thorsten.mauritsen@misu.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
  • Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
    – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
    – why and how you wish to complete the project
    – what makes you suitable for the project in question
  • Copy of PhD diploma
  • Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2024-03-03 at 23:59
Unit: Physical sciences/Math

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

PhD students in Law (2)

Social Sciences/Economics

The Department of Law is one of the largest departments at Stockholm University with about 200 employees and 5,500 students. More than 100 teachers are engaged full time to teach and to carry out the research on which the teaching is founded. The Faculty employs more than 30 professors in different areas. As a doctoral candidate at Juridicum, you will be part of a dynamic environment with high prestige research and of strong international character.

The present announcement concerns applications both for positions as employed doctoral students and for general access to doctoral studies. Anyone applying for the positions as an employed doctoral student is also considered as an applicant for doctoral studies. Applicants whose applications fulfil the required level, but who are not employed, may still be admitted to the doctoral programme if other acceptable financing can be arranged before December 31st, 2024.

Subject area
Legal science.

Qualification requirements
In order to meet the general entry requirements to doctoral studies, the applicant must have completed a second-cycle degree, completed courses equivalent to at least 240 higher education credits, of which 60 credits must be in the second cycle, or have otherwise acquired equivalent knowledge in Sweden or elsewhere.

In order to meet the specific entry requirements, the general syllabus for doctoral studies in the field of Law stipulates that applicants must have completed an LL.M, a Swedish Law Degree or equivalent. Eligibility can also be granted to applicants who, through professional experience or other training, are deemed to have acquired competence equal to that which is necessary to conduct studies at post- graduate level, both in terms of scientific skills and legal literacy relevant to the research area.

Eligibility requires that the applicant has very good command of Swedish and good knowledge of English, or that the applicant has a very good command of English.

The possibility of employment as a doctoral student or access to doctoral studies is largely based on the applicant´s deemed capability to carry out studies at doctoral level.

The qualification requirements must be met by the deadline for applications.

Selection
The selection among the eligible candidates will be based on their deemed capacity and capability to carry out studies at doctoral level. This will be assessed based on the following criteria, stipulated by the Faculty of Law. 

  • The applicants’ general competence.
  • The project description indicating:
    – The originality of the project
    – The theoretical framework and the question at issue in relation to previous research
    – The legibility of the method and its relevance in relation to the question at issue
    – The addition of new knowledge and its relevance.
  • The viability of the project.

When assessing applicants, the following will be considered more specifically: the applicant´s documented subject knowledge and its relevance to the research; the ability to express oneself in speech and writing in Swedish and/or English; the capacity for analytical thinking; creativity; self-initiative and independence; interpersonal skills; and participation in professional experiences and other similar activities that are relevant to the education. The general competence of each applicant will also be assessed through previous studies and grades, the quality of their previous individual work (essays and other writings), references, relevant experience, interviews, as well as the applicant´s written motivation for the position.

Admission Regulations for Doctoral Studies at Stockholm University are available at: www.su.se/rules and regulations.

Specific instructions for the Department of Law: Candidate Programme.

Terms of employment
Only a person who will be or has already been admitted to a third-cycle programme may be appointed as a doctoral student.

The term of the initial contract may not exceed one year. The employment may be extended for a maximum of two years at a time. However, the total period of employment may not exceed the equivalent of four years of full-time study.

Doctoral students should primarily devote themselves to their own education, but may engage in teaching or administration corresponding to a maximum of 20 % of a full-time position

Please note that admission decision cannot be appealed.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
For more information about the Doctoral Program, please contact the Director of Studies, Jaan Paju, jaan.paju@juridicum.su.se.

Further information about the employment and the application process can be obtained from the Doctoral programme administrator, Daniel Larsson, daniel.larsson@juridicum.su.se.

Further information about the employments and other acceptable financing than employment can be obtained from the Head of Department, Professor Gustaf Sjöberg, gustaf.sjoberg@juridicum.su.se.

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/Lärarförbundet), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, seko@seko.su.se (SEKO), and PhD student representative, doktorandombud@sus.su.se.

Application
Apply for the position through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application:

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Information about your Current occupation
  • Your language skills
  • The Contact details for 2–3 references

In addition, please include the following documents:

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed education, work experience and a list of previous degree projects/theses
  • Research proposal describing the intended project – including research question, theoretical framework, method and material, how the project is intended to be conducted and a literature review that indicates the scientific added value of the intended project. Please state research area: Criminal Law, Environmental Law, EU Law, Financial Law, History of Law, Jurisprudence, Law of Information and Technology, Private International and Procedural Law, Private Law, Procedural Law, Public Law or Public International Law.
  • Degree certificates and grades confirming that you meet the general and specific entry requirements (no more than 6 files)
  • Letters of Recommendation (no more than 3 files)
  • Degree projects/theses (no more than 3 files). 

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2024-03-01 at 23:59
Unit: Social Sciences/Economics

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.

Postdoctoral Fellow in Human-Computer Interaction

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The Department of Computer and Systems Sciences (DSV) is one of Sweden’s oldest IT departments and the largest department at Stockholm University, with about 200 employees and 5,000 students. DSV offers a stimulating research environment and a strong research group in the area of Human-Computer Interaction with well-established national and international connections to leading industrial and academic institutions.

Project description
The postdoctoral position is within Sustainable Human-Computer Interaction (SHCI), with a focus on design and the regulatory aspects that shape digital innovation for environmental care, more specifically waste management.

The successful candidate will work on a three-year project with Associate Professor Chiara Rossitto (Stockholm University, DSV), Associate Professor Rob Comber (Royal Institute of Technology – KTH), and Associate Professor Stanley Greenstein (Stockholm University, Department of Law).

The project draws on a view of design as socially, contextually, and politically produced. Within the case of waste management, the goal is to develop design methods and toolkits to explore the relations between values mandated by the law, specific design features, and multi-stakeholders’ perspectives. Connecting to contemporary societal and research challenges – e.g., the ethics of AI, the digitalization of essential urban services, or tensions between regulation and digital innovation – the project will examine design for environmental sustainability, taking into account regulatory frameworks for environmental protection. The position involves the development of new design methods, practical expertise, and scientific knowledge to include regulatory aspects early on, when digital technologies are designed.

The postdoctoral position will entail design work that, resisting technological solutionism, will explore ways to engage with the complex ethical, political and regulatory aspects that underpin the design of technologies for urban services.

Main responsibilities
The ideal candidate has a PhD in HCI, Computer Science, or equivalent.

We are looking for a candidate who has excellent experience with participatory, critical and speculative design methods, and with approaches to explore the relations that make design historically and politically produced. The candidate is expected to teach 20% of their time at a bachelor or master level in the area of Interaction Design.

It is expected that the postdoctoral fellow will present their work at international conferences and journals, and collaborate across disciplines, with colleagues at Stockholm University and KTH.

Qualification requirements
Postdoctoral positions are appointed primarily for purposes of research. Applicants are expected to hold a Swedish doctoral degree or an equivalent degree from another country.

Assessment criteria
The degree must have been completed at latest before the employment decision is made, but no more than three years before the closing date. An older degree may be acceptable under special circumstances. Special reasons refer to sick leave, parental leave, elected positions in trade unions, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances as well as clinical attachment or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.

In the appointment process, special attention will be given to research skills. The following criteria will be used for assessing candidates: 

  • Research expertise: A track record demonstrating excellence and experience with Sustainable HCI and speculative design methods
  • Demonstrated experience of publishing at high level Human-Computer Interaction or other relevant venues. Publications related to SHCI are required, work drawing on ecological and relational perspectives will be considered as a merit
  • Independence: Ability to plan, conduct and report research independently
  • Collaborative abilities: Ability to collaborate with others and work in a multidisciplinary team including legal experts. Demonstrated past involvement in collaborative research projects
  • Communication skills: Excellent written and spoken English. Demonstrated ability to present research both written and orally at top, international conferences
  • Awareness of diversity and equal opportunity issues, with specific focus on gender equality.

Preferred qualifications

  • A track record in the area of Sustainable Human-Computer Interaction, speculative design methods, and in supervising student work. Good teaching experience within these areas will also be considered
  • Great emphasis will be placed on personal competency.

Terms of employment
The position involves full-time employment for a minimum of two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension under special circumstances. Start date 2024-04-01 or as per agreement.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact
Further information about the position can be obtained from the Head of the Department, Professor Jelena Zdravkovic, telephone: +46 8 16 49 94, jelenaz@dsv.su.se and Associate Professor Chiara Rossitto, Principal Investigator, telephone: +46 736 746278, chiara@dsv.su.se

Union representatives
Ingrid Lander (Saco-S), telephone: +46 708 16 26 64, saco@saco.su.se, Alejandra Pizarro Carrasco (Fackförbundet ST/OFR), telephone: +46 8 16 34 89, alejandra@st.su.se, and seko@seko.su.se (SEKO).

Application
Apply for the position at Stockholm University’s recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete in accordance with the instructions in the job advertisement, and that it is submitted before the deadline.

Please include the following information with your application

  • Your contact details and personal data
  • Your highest degree
  • Your language skills
  • Contact details for 2–3 references

and, in addition, please include the following documents

  • Cover letter
  • CV – degrees and other completed courses, work experience and a list of publications
  • Research proposal (no more than 3 pages) describing:
    – why you are interested in the field/project described in the advertisement
    – why and how you wish to complete the project
    – what makes you suitable for the project in question
  • Copy of PhD diploma
  • Letters of recommendation (no more than 3 files)
  • Publications in support of your application (no more than 3 files).

The instructions for applicants are available at: How to apply for a position.

You are welcome to apply!

Stockholm University contributes to the development of sustainable democratic society through knowledge, enlightenment and the pursuit of truth.

Deadline: 2024-02-29 at 23:59
Unit: Department of Computer and Systems Sciences

Read the job description at the university homepage or apply.