Job Advertisement at Stockholm Resilience Centre

Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC) is an internationally leading centre at Stockholm University that works with interdisciplinary research, education, and collaboration on resilience and sustainable development. SRC is a young and dynamic organization with many international collaborations. In total, SRC has about 160 employees.

For more information about us, visit: Stockholm Resilience Centre (https://www.stockholmresilience.org/).

Our research approach often means that we work outside established academic traditions, which requires innovative funding models. Therefore, we have built experiences, contacts, and an infrastructure over the past few years to secure funding from a broader group of financiers (philanthropists, companies, and individuals).

MISTRA Finance to Revive Biodiversity (finbio.org (https://finbio.org)) is a research program run by SRC. It aims to deliver groundbreaking, decision-relevant research that supports the integration of biodiversity into financial systems and decision-making. The program is a collaboration between academic and financial actors. Our mission is to support the financial sector's ability to contribute to a nature-positive economy and strengthen our planet's resilience by reversing the loss of nature and biodiversity.

Job Responsibilities

We are looking for someone who wants to work with the FinBio research group to help translate and test part of the latest research together with companies and investors. Specifically, we will test a tool (tool (https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0959652623036818)) and develop possible ways for companies to integrate a set of environmentally essential priorities for their priorities (https://www.cell.com/one-earth/fulltext/S2590-3322(24)00036-8). If you are interested in being a key piece in the work of making science accessible to a broad audience and directly actionable, this is a perfect position for you. You will work alongside a diverse group of researchers at the forefront of sustainability science and at the interface with companies and financial actors. You will be exposed to a wide range of stakeholders within the academic and financial systems, and over time you are expected to work independently to drive the testing/implementation of the mentioned tools and guidelines.

Qualifications

• Master's degree (or equivalent) in (and experience in) one or more of the following disciplines: sustainability science, environmental science, accounting, business administration.
• Fluent English in speech and writing. Fluent Swedish is an advantage but not a requirement.
• Documented experience from related work relevant to this application.
• Some familiarity with the current landscape of corporate sustainability reporting (e.g., knowledge of/familiarity with TNFD, CSRD, and other similar standards).
• Familiarity with environmental impact assessment within companies is a strong merit.

Personal Qualities

We place great importance on personal qualities and are looking for a person with good collaboration skills who is purpose-driven, communicative, and committed to finding solutions and achieving results. The ability to structure work and prioritize among various tasks is also important.

About the Employment

The position is full-time for 12 months. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting, so please state your salary expectations. Start date as soon as possible.

We Offer

With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international setting and receive favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city.

Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information can be obtained from Professor Beatrice Crona, phone 08-674 76 85, mailto:[email protected].

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and that it reaches the university by the application deadline. When you apply, we ask you to attach only a personal letter (preferably in English) and a CV. Copies of diplomas and certificates should be brought to a possible interview.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: Instructions for applicants (https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-p%C3%A5-su/att-s%C3%B6ka-en-anst%C3%A4llning).

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