The Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC) is a research center for resilience and sustainable development at Stockholm University.
The center promotes scientific understanding of the complex, dynamic interactions between humans and nature in the biosphere; educates the next generation of researchers and leaders in sustainable development; and collaborates with change-makers who share our vision. The center is a joint initiative from Stockholm University and the Beijer Institute for Ecological Economics at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. Overall, SRC has around 160 employees.
More information about us can be found at: https://www.stockholmresilience.org/
This position offers a unique opportunity to conduct place-based research with global significance. You will be part of a dynamic and interdisciplinary team collaborating with Stanford University’s Natural Capital Project (NatCap) as part of a groundbreaking research initiative funded by the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation and the Mistra-funded research program Finance to Revive Biodiversity (FinBio) (https://finbio.org//).
FinBio aims to integrate biodiversity and nature-related risks into decision-making within the financial sector – from regulation to investment decisions.
**Responsibilities**
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will conduct research focused on developing an open, interactive tool – Regime Shift Explorer – to map the risks of regime shifts in the world’s ecosystems.
Your tasks will include:
- Combining existing knowledge about regime shifts (such as in the Regime Shift Database) with global social and ecological data
- Contributing to the design and implementation of the interactive web platform to communicate clear and useful information about regime shift risks and strategies to enhance resilience
- Collaborating with researchers at SRC and NatCap to connect the Regime Shift Explorer to financial decision processes, such as investment screening
- Publishing research findings in international scientific journals and contributing to dialogue with policymakers and stakeholders who can utilize the tool within research, policy, and finance.
The position is based at the Stockholm Resilience Centre, Stockholm University, with planned research visits to the Natural Capital Project at Stanford University.
You will work under the supervision of Professor Garry D. Peterson (SRC), Dr. Megan Meacham (SRC), Dr. Juan Rocha (SRC), and Dr. Tong Wu (Stanford), who have extensive experience in research on regime shifts, ecosystem services, and links between ecology and finance.
**Eligibility Requirements**
To qualify for the postdoctoral position, a completed doctoral degree or a foreign degree assessed to be equivalent to a relevant doctoral degree is required. The degree must be obtained by the time the employment decision is made.
**Assessment Criteria**
It is advantageous if the doctoral degree or equivalent has been obtained no more than three years before the application deadline. If there are specific reasons, an earlier obtained degree may also be considered advantageous. Specific reasons include leave due to illness, parental leave, elected positions within trade unions, service in total defense, or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or service/assignments relevant to the subject area.
In the appointment process, particular emphasis will be placed on scientific qualifications.
We are looking for a candidate who has:
- Experience in empirical analysis of social-ecological systems (experience in ecosystem service assessment and valuation is an advantage)
- Strong skills in geocomputation and programming in e.g., R, Julia, or Python
- Documented experience in data processing and data management
- Ability to collaborate interdisciplinarily and experience working with researchers from different disciplines
- Ability to communicate research ideas and results and an interest in collaborating with stakeholders outside academia
- Excellent proficiency in English, both written and spoken.
We seek a researcher who thrives in an international, dynamic environment, is responsible, collaborative, and actively contributes to the work of the research group.
**About the Position**
The position is full-time and is permanent, but at least two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension if there are specific reasons. Start date is according to agreement.
**We Offer**
With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interplay 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 within the National City Park with good connections to the city.
Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination, providing equal rights and opportunities for all.
**Contact**
For inquiries about the position, please contact Professor Garry D. Peterson, phone +46 8 674 77 42, email:
[email protected].
**Application**
You apply for the position through Stockholm University’s recruitment system. Please attach a personal letter and CV, along with the requested attachments in the application form. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and submitted to the university by the deadline.
Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-på-su/att-söka-en-anställ