Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences
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Postdoctoral Researcher in Psychology of Forest Management and Biodiversity Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences in Sweden
Degree Level
Postdoc
Field of study
Environmental Science
Funding
Full funding availableDeadline
Sep 30, 2026
Country
Sweden
University
Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences

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Swedish University of Agricultural Sciences (SLU) is recruiting a Postdoctoral Researcher in Psychology of Forest Management and Biodiversity at the Department of Forest Bioeconomy and Technology in Umeå, Sweden.
This interdisciplinary postdoctoral project sits at the intersection of psychology, economics, forestry, and environmental science. The research is part of a project funded by the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation and is carried out in collaboration with researchers at SLU, Umeå University, and the University of Massachusetts. The project asks how family forest owners perceive biodiversity, what motivates behavior change toward biodiversity-enhancing forest management, and whether financial compensation can encourage more biodiversity-friendly decisions.
The successful candidate will help develop research questions, integrate behavioral science with natural resource management, design interview protocols, support data collection, conduct analyses, and write scientific manuscripts. The role is especially relevant for candidates with interests in decision-making, behavioral science, forest policy, and sustainable land management.
Eligibility highlights: a Ph.D. in a relevant field such as applied economics, cognitive sciences, or psychology, normally obtained within the last three years; excellent English; ability to work independently and in teams; and advanced skills in R, Stata, or similar software. Swedish language knowledge and experience with surveys/interviews are additional merits.
Employment details: full-time, temporary employment for 24 months. The workplace is the SLU campus in Umeå. The application deadline is 30 September 2026.
How to apply: submit the application online via the SLU/reachmee portal and include a CV, a two-page research statement, degree certificates and transcripts, referee contacts, proof of English and Swedish language knowledge, and publications if relevant.
Funding details
Full funding including tuition fees and living expenses is available for this position. The scholarship covers all educational costs and provides a monthly stipend.
How to apply
Please submit your application including a cover letter, CV, academic transcripts, and contact information for two references. Applications should be sent via the online portal before the deadline.
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