Postdoc: Climate Democracy & Community-Based Solutions

Helsingin normaalilyseo - Helsinki Normal Lyceum; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Helsinki invites applications for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Researcher in climate democracy, focusing on deliberative assemblies, food and energy systems, disaster response, and environmental justice. Start date is January 2027, with a three-year contract and potential extension depending on funding.

The role involves coordinating research activities, collaborating across departments, and contributing to publications and grant applications while engaging with international partners.

Qualifications

• PhD in climate democracy or related field (humanities, social sciences, natural sciences) as required by start of employment.
• Strong writing and communication skills with a track record in research and publications.
• Experience in project management and coordinating multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Conduct collaborative and independent research on community-based democratic innovations and climate responses.
• Design and carry out assessments, evaluations, and comparisons with academic and community partners.
• Coordinate and project-manage multiple researchers and tasks within the climate democracy project.
• Write peer-reviewed publications and prepare competitive grant applications.
• Prepare and support project documentation, reports, and articles for academic and public audiences.
• Organize and promote seminars and workshops, including logistics and web content.
• Contribute to research seminars and build a broader community of researchers and practitioners.
• Teaching responsibilities may be 10–20% of annual working time.

Skills

Project management

Writing

Communication

Excellent English

Education

PhD in climate democracy or related field

Job description

University of Helsinki invites applications for a fixed-term Postdoctoral Researcher in climate democracy, focusing on deliberative assemblies, food and energy systems, disaster response, and environmental justice. Start date is January 2027, with a three-year contract and potential extension depending on funding.

The role involves coordinating research activities, collaborating across departments, and contributing to publications and grant applications while engaging with international partners.