Postdoc: Behavioral Insights for Biodiverse Forests

EURAXESS Ireland; Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 390,000 - 520,000; Full time

Job summary

EURAXESS Ireland is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher for an interdisciplinary role at the Department of Forest Bioeconomy and Technology in Umeå, Sweden. This position focuses on assisting in research at the intersection of psychology, economics, and forestry, as part of a significant project related to biodiversity and ecosystem restoration.

The candidate will develop research protocols, conduct interviews with family forest owners, and lead data analysis over a two-year term. Applicants must hold a recent Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate excellent communication and collaborative skills.

Qualifications

• Hold a Ph.D. obtained within the last three years in a relevant field.
• Ability to integrate behavioral concepts into decision-making research.
• Experience in writing scientific manuscripts.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of behavioral science into research designs.
• Develop research questions and apply analytical methods.
• Lead data collection and analyses.

Skills

Excellent communication skills in English

Ability to work independently

Collaboration in interdisciplinary research

Proficiency in R, Stata, or similar analytical software

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field (applied economics, cognitive sciences, psychology)

Tools

R

Stata

Job description

EURAXESS Ireland is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher for an interdisciplinary role at the Department of Forest Bioeconomy and Technology in Umeå, Sweden. This position focuses on assisting in research at the intersection of psychology, economics, and forestry, as part of a significant project related to biodiversity and ecosystem restoration.

The candidate will develop research protocols, conduct interviews with family forest owners, and lead data analysis over a two-year term. Applicants must hold a recent Ph.D. in a relevant field and demonstrate excellent communication and collaborative skills.