PhD Researcher: Behavioral Econ in Bio-Based Forests

Emerging Scholars Council; Tampere; On-site; EUR 43,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Occupational health care

Lunch discount for staff

Job summary

The University of Eastern Finland invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position (4 years) in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND Doctoral Programme for Advancing Forest-Based Bioeconomy (DP-FOBI). The position is based on Joensuu campus, and it is expected to begin no later than 1 April 2027.

Applications must be submitted no later than 10 August 2026. This doctoral research examines how behavioural biases influence the adoption of bio-based innovations in forestry, focusing on

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a relevant field.
• Not have a doctoral degree at the time of the call deadline.
• Willingness for international research mobility and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Conduct dissertation research on behavioural biases in the adoption of bio-based innovations.
• Enroll in the DP-FOBI programme and complete training, workshops and secondments.

Skills

Behavioural economics

Consumer behaviour

Innovation studies

Interdisciplinary teamwork

Education

Master’s degree in business administration, marketing, cognitive sciences, innovation studies, or related field

Job description

The University of Eastern Finland invites applications for a Doctoral Researcher position (4 years) in the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions COFUND Doctoral Programme for Advancing Forest-Based Bioeconomy (DP-FOBI). The position is based on Joensuu campus, and it is expected to begin no later than 1 April 2027.

Applications must be submitted no later than 10 August 2026. This doctoral research examines how behavioural biases influence the adoption of bio-based innovations in forestry, focusing on