Postdoctoral Researcher, Climate Democracy & Collaboration

Helsinki Innovation Services Ltd; Helsinki; On-site; EUR 41,000 - 45,000; Full time

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