Postdoctoral Researcher, Climate Democracy & Collaboration

Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd

Helsinki

On-site

EUR 41,000 - 45,000

Full time

6 days ago
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Job summary

The University of Helsinki seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Climate Democracy for a fixed term of three years, starting January 2027. The role focuses on climate democracy, deliberative assemblies, and justice-based responses to the climate crisis, with potential teaching duties up to 20% of time.

The successful candidate joins either Environmental Sciences or Social and Public Policy, contributing to a Finland-based project funded by Finnish Research Council Profi9 and collaborating across

Qualifications

  • Demonstrated ability to manage research projects and publish results.
  • Excellent written and spoken English.
  • Experience in multidisciplinary and international settings.
  • Ability to work independently and take responsibility for research tasks.
  • Strong writing and communication skills for diverse audiences.

Responsibilities

  • Contribute to management, coordination, and implementation of project activities.
  • Design and carry out assessments and comparisons of democratic processes.
  • Coordinate and project-manage multiple researchers and tasks.
  • Write peer-reviewed publications and prepare grant applications.
  • Prepare reports and articles for academic and public audiences.
  • Lead seminars and workshops, including logistics and communications.
  • Build a broader research community across Helsinki and beyond.
  • Teaching responsibilities may be 10–20% of annual time.

Skills

Project management
Writing
Communication
Collaboration
Independent research

Education

PhD in climate democracy or related fields

Job description

The University of Helsinki seeks a Postdoctoral Researcher in Climate Democracy for a fixed term of three years, starting January 2027. The role focuses on climate democracy, deliberative assemblies, and justice-based responses to the climate crisis, with potential teaching duties up to 20% of time.

The successful candidate joins either Environmental Sciences or Social and Public Policy, contributing to a Finland-based project funded by Finnish Research Council Profi9 and collaborating across

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