Postdoctoral Research Fellow in Sustainability Studies
1 day ago
Euraxess invites applications for a two-year postdoctoral research position in the field of organization studies, focusing on sustainability transitions. The successful candidate will be part of an interdisciplinary research project examining the dual nature of hope towards technology in shaping sociotechnical imaginaries of sustainable futures.
The project aims to explore how optimism towards technology is constructed, manifested, and circulated within institutional and policy settings that shape sustainability transitions. As a postdoctoral researcher, you will play a key role in conducting multi-sited fieldwork to investigate these dynamics and contribute to the project's development.
Our community is made up of 13,000 students, 400 professors, and close to 4,500 other faculty and staff working on our dynamic campus in Espoo, Greater Helsinki, Finland. Diversity is part of who we are, and we actively work to ensure our community's diversity and inclusiveness.
Our TeamYou will join an engaging project that is already well underway conceptually. The recruited scholar will work closely with the project's Principal Investigator, Academy Research Fellow Johanna Ahola-Launonen.
We work on the Otaniemi campus, a thriving and connected community of 100 nationalities. Life at the transformed campus is vibrant and filled with interesting architecture, calming nature, and a variety of cafes, restaurants, and services.
Required Skills and Qualifications- A PhD (completed or near completion) in a relevant field (e.g., sociology, organization studies, anthropology, STS, or other social science).
- Experience or a strong interest in interdisciplinary research.
- Strong qualitative research skills, including experience in interviews and participant observation.
- Ability to take initiative in shaping research approaches and contributing to the project's development.
The expected salary for a Postdoctoral Researcher is approximately €4300/month. We offer a full-time position for 2 years, access to Aalto University's excellent research facilities, and staff benefits.
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