Senior Researcher: Arctic Transitions & Climate Governance

Lapin yliopisto; Rovaniemi; Hybrid; EUR 38,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Extensive occupational health services

Sport, culture, and wellbeing benefits

Modern work equipment and facilities

Opportunities for professional develop

Job summary

University of Lapland’s Faculty of Law seeks a Senior Research Fellow for the Arctic Transitions, Energy and Climate Governance Horizons in the Far North project. The role involves independent field research, leadership within the AT team, and publication in top-tier outlets.

You will engage with the PI, help plan an international conference in Rovaniemi, and contribute to project administration, with occasional teaching duties.

Qualifications

• PhD in law or related field.
• Publication record commensurate with career stage.
• Proficiency in reading, writing, and speaking English at an academic level.
• Finnish reading/writing/speaking is a merit.

Responsibilities

• Conduct independent field research and data collection at selected field locations.
• Produce solo- and co-authored articles and chapters for peer-reviewed publishers.
• Present results at national and international conferences.
• Plan and contribute to an international conference in Rovaniemi.
• Contribute to AT project planning and administration.
• Participate in teaching duties as needed.

Skills

PhD in law or related field

Academic English proficiency

Research collaboration experience

Education

PhD

Job description

University of Lapland’s Faculty of Law seeks a Senior Research Fellow for the Arctic Transitions, Energy and Climate Governance Horizons in the Far North project. The role involves independent field research, leadership within the AT team, and publication in top-tier outlets.

You will engage with the PI, help plan an international conference in Rovaniemi, and contribute to project administration, with occasional teaching duties.