Postdoc: Sustainability, Social Justice & Climate Extremes

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Indiana (PA)

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USD 49,000 - 57,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The Lund University Centre for Sustainability Studies (LUCSUS) invites applications for a Postdoctoral Researcher in Sustainability Science focused on social justice and extreme climate events. The 2-year position starts September 2025 and is affiliated with CLIMES. Research emphasizes loss and damage, with Sweden-focused coastal and urban contexts but welcomes comparative/global perspectives.

Supervision by Prof. Emily Boyd with collaboration across LU, Uppsala, and RISE Stockholm.

Qualifications

PhD in sustainability science, geography, political ecology, or a related field.
Proven publication record and strong scientific writing.
Evidence of successful interdisciplinary collaboration.
Ability to work independently within an international team.
Experience with fieldwork and research ethics.
Enthusiasm for teaching and student engagement.
Proficiency in English and Swedish.

Responsibilities

Conduct high-impact research on social justice dimensions of extreme climate events, with emphasis on coastal and urban contexts.
Contribute to loss and damage research, linking lived experiences with policy and legal framings.
Collaborate with LUCSUS, Uppsala University and RISE; supervise and mentor junior researchers as needed.
Develop interdisciplinary methodologies and disseminate findings to academic and policy audiences.
Allocate ~90% of time to research and ~10% to administrative duties; start Sep 2025.