Postdoctoral researcher in psychology, specializing in environmental psychology

Organisation/Company

University of Gothenburg

Research Field

Psychological sciences

Researcher Profile

First Stage Researcher (R1)

Country

Sweden

Application Deadline

27 Nov 2025 - 12:00 (UTC)

Type of Contract

Temporary

Job Status

Full-time

Is the job funded through the EU Research Framework Programme?

Not funded by a EU programme

Is the Job related to staff position within a Research Infrastructure?

No

The University of Gothenburg tackles society’s challenges with diverse knowledge. 58 000 students and 6800 employees make the university a large and inspiring place to work and study. Strong research and attractive study programmes attract researchers and students from around the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, the University contributes to a better future.

The Department of Psychology has around 130 employees and conducts extensive education and research in collaboration with society. The department’s research is highly regarded by international reviewers, and the demand for its study programs has been high for many years. See Home | University of Gothenburg for more information.

Responsibilities

We are seeking a postdoctoral researcher for the project “Designed for acceptance – development, evaluation, and implementation of environmental policy in collaboration with Swedish municipalities.” The project investigates psychological factors underlying support for or opposition to environmental policy instruments. The work involves meta-analytic, experimental, and longitudinal methods, and includes interdisciplinary collaboration between psychology and political science.
As a postdoctoral researcher, you will be part of the research group Decision-making, Environmental, Economic and Political psychology (DEEP). Your main tasks will include designing and conducting psychological experiments and surveys, analyzing data using advanced statistical techniques including longitudinal data analysis, and reporting and presenting research results independently and collaboratively.

The position is full-time (100%) for two years. Some teaching and supervision within the department’s educational programs may be included.

Qualifications

Eligible applicants must hold a PhD in psychology or a closely related discipline. The degree must be completed before the start of employment. We are looking for a researcher with a strong interest in attitudes, social norms, behavioral change, or judgment and decision-making in psychological research, particularly in the field of environmental psychology.

Experience with experimental design, data collection, and statistical data analysis in psychological research is required. Experience with meta-analysis and longitudinal data analysis is particularly valuable. Experience with interdisciplinary collaboration and cooperation with societal stakeholders is considered a merit.

The position requires excellent skills in planning, analysis, independent work, and teamwork. Excellent command of written and spoken English is required.

Eligibility

A person is eligible for employment as post-doctor if he or she has obtained a Swedish PhD or foreign equivalent at the time of the decision of employment. Individuals who have obtained their PhD less than three years ago (counted from the last date of accepted applications) are prioritized for employments as a post-doctoral fellow. A person who has been previously employed at the University of Gothenburg as a post-doctor during more than one year cannot be employed again within the same or related fields at the university.

Employment

The position is a full-time, fixed-term employment (100%) for two years. Starting date is to be agreed upon. Salary is determined individually in accordance with university policy.

Contact information

For questions about the project, please contact:
Magnus Bergquist, magnus.bergquist@psy.gu.se
For questions about the position, please contact:
HR-Officer Therese Björkäng, therese.bjorkang@psy.gu.se  

Application should include:
• Cover letter
• CV
• List of publications
• Copy of PhD degree certificate
• Contact information for two referees
Application deadline: November 27, 2025

The University works actively to achieve a working environment with equal conditions, and values the qualities that diversity brings to its operations.

Salaries are set individually at the University.

In accordance with the National Archives of Sweden’s regulations, the University must archive application documents for two years after the appointment is filled. If you request that your documents are returned, they will be returned to you once the two years have passed. Otherwise, they will be destroyed.

In connection to this recruitment, we have already decided which recruitment channels we should use. We therefore decline further contact with vendors, recruitment and staffing companies.

Website

https://web103.reachmee.com/ext/I005/1035/main?site=6&validator=3038fcf1516ea11…

Research Field

Psychological sciences

Education Level

PhD or equivalent

Languages

ENGLISH

Level

Excellent

Research Field

Psychological sciences

Years of Research Experience

1 - 4

Number of offers available

1

Company/Institute

University

Country

Sweden

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