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Your responsibilities

The research is conducted within the framework of an MSCA-DN project focused on sustainable remediation, where so-called geophysics-supported remediation strategies are studied in comparison with conventional remediation strategies. The project aims to develop and apply methods to assess environmental impact, ecosystem services, as well as technical and socio-economic aspects related to different remediation alternatives.

The current call covers two doctoral positions with complementary focuses. One position focuses on developing and applying a generic methodology to analyze the environmental impact and ecosystem services of different remediation strategies under varying project and contextual conditions. The other position focuses on developing methods to analyze technical and socio-economic aspects and to conduct trade-offs between different sustainability criteria, including stakeholder perspectives.

The work involves methodology development, case studies, and applications in different project contexts. This may include data analysis, modeling, literature studies, and interaction with relevant stakeholders. The results are expected to contribute to increased knowledge about key factors influencing the choice of remediation strategies and trade-offs between different sustainability goals.

As a doctoral student, you will focus on your doctoral education and the research project you are part of. Your work may also include teaching or participating in other departmental duties, up to 20 percent of full-time employment.

An MSCA Doctoral Network (DN) is an international research and education collaboration where universities and organizations from several countries jointly train doctoral students. The project combines research with structured doctoral education, including courses, joint activities, and exchanges between different institutions and sectors (academia and industry). The aim is to provide doctoral students with broad competencies through international mobility, interdisciplinary work, and close collaboration with various societal actors. Read more about the project https://rescue-dn.eu/ (https://rescue-dn.eu/)

Your qualifications

You have completed an advanced level degree in a relevant field, such as environmental engineering, industrial environmental technology, sustainable development, earth sciences, technical physics, or equivalent, or completed courses totaling at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits are at an advanced level, or alternatively acquired equivalent knowledge in another way.

To be eligible for the position, you must meet the MSCA requirements for doctoral students. This means you must not have obtained a doctoral degree, and at the time of employment, you must not have been resident or had your main activity in Sweden for more than 12 months during the three years preceding the call.

For the position, it is important that you have an interest in sustainability issues and systems analysis. Knowledge or experience in areas such as Life Cycle Assessment (LCA), environmental systems analysis, remediation technology, geophysical methods, or techno-economic analysis is meritorious.

We seek candidates who can work independently and systematically, and who have good analytical skills. Collaboration skills are important, as the work is carried out in a project form and in dialogue with other researchers and stakeholders.

Good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, is a requirement since research, publication, and scientific communication take place in English.

Your workplace

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About the employment

Upon commencement of employment, you will be admitted to the doctoral education program. Read more about the doctoral education at the respective faculty https://liu.se/forskning/forskarutbildning (https://liu.se/forskning/forskarutbildning)

The employment is fixed-term for normally four years full-time. Extension of employment up to five years occurs based on the extent of teaching and departmental duties. Under special circumstances, further extension may be granted. You will initially be employed for one year, after which the employment is renewed for up to two years at a time, based on the achieved study plan.

Start date by agreement.

A security check may be conducted before a decision on employment is made.

Salary and benefits

Doctoral salaries are regulated according to a locally agreed salary scale. Read more about benefits for employees https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner (https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner).

Union representatives

Information about union representatives, see https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande (https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande).

Application

You apply for this position by clicking this link: https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/440193 (https://euraxess.ec.europa.eu/jobs/440193). Your application must reach Linköping University no later than July 12, 2026. Applications received after the deadline will not be considered.

We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, as this enriches and develops our operations. For us, it is obvious to uphold everyone's equal value, rights, and opportunities. Read about our work with equality and diversity (https://liu.se/artikel/lika-villkor/).

We look forward to receiving your application!

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