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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 linked 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, as well as interaction with relevant stakeholders. The results are expected to contribute with increased knowledge about central 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 participation in other departmental duties, up to 20 percent of full-time.

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 higher education institutions and sectors (academia and industry). The purpose is to give doctoral students broad competence through international mobility, interdisciplinary work, and close collaboration with various societal actors. Read more about the project at https://rescue-dn.eu/ (https://rescue-dn.eu/).

Your qualifications

You have completed an advanced level degree in a relevant area, such as environmental engineering, industrial environmental engineering, sustainable development, earth sciences, technical physics, or equivalent, or completed courses totaling at least 240 higher education credits, of which at least 60 credits 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 last three years.

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 done 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. Read more about the doctoral education at the respective faculty at 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 occur. You are initially employed for one year, and thereafter the employment is renewed for up to two years at a time, based on achieved study plan.

Start date by agreement.

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

Salary and benefits

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

Union representatives

Information about union representatives can be found at 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 closing date will not be considered.

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