Postdoc: Psychology of Forest Biodiversity & Management

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet; Umeå kommun; On-site; SEK 386,356 - 551,937; Full time

Job summary

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher for an interdisciplinary project in Umeå, Sweden. This position focuses on understanding human dimensions in forest management to enhance biodiversity.

The ideal candidate will have a recent Ph.D. in applied economics, cognitive sciences, or psychology, and must demonstrate strong communication skills in English. Responsibilities include developing research questions and conducting interviews with family forest owners.

This is a 24-month temporary full-time position with a negotiable start date.

Qualifications

• Ph.D. obtained within the last three years in a relevant field.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively in English.
• Clear motivation for pursuing an academic career.

Responsibilities

• Support integration of behavioral science principles into research.
• Develop research questions and apply analytical methods.
• Engage in interviews with family forest owners and lead analyses.

Skills

Behavioral science integration

Writing scientific manuscripts

Analytical software (R, Stata)

Swedish language skills

Education

Ph.D. in a relevant field

Tools

R

Stata

Job description

Sveriges Lantbruksuniversitet is seeking a motivated Postdoctoral Researcher for an interdisciplinary project in Umeå, Sweden. This position focuses on understanding human dimensions in forest management to enhance biodiversity.

The ideal candidate will have a recent Ph.D. in applied economics, cognitive sciences, or psychology, and must demonstrate strong communication skills in English. Responsibilities include developing research questions and conducting interviews with family forest owners.

This is a 24-month temporary full-time position with a negotiable start date.