Postdoctoral Fellow in Social Sciences (Stockholm University)

Institution: Stockholm University, Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC) Location: Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden Type of Employment: Full-time, temporary (2–3 years, possible extension) Reference Number: SU FV-0742-26 Start Date: 1 June 2026 (or as agreed) Application Deadline: 7 April 2026 Contact: Prof. Laura Pereira, laura.pereira@su.se About the Centre The Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC) investigates how people and nature can thrive under planetary pressures. SRC collaborates with the Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, focusing on sustainability, resilience, and transformative change. More information: Stockholm Resilience Centre Project Overview SURPRISES: Building anticipatory governance of social-ecological tipping points in transformative change planning for ocean sustainability The project aims to: Identify visions and pathways for sustainable, equitable coastal and marine futures in African ocean basins Understand social-ecological tipping points and their implications Apply participatory futures approaches to co-develop nature-positive visions under uncertainty Scale regional visions (Western Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Benguela, Gulf of Guinea) to a pan-African Ocean vision, aligned with IUCN’s Great Blue Wall initiative Main Responsibilities Lead the development and deployment of participatory workshop methods across regional case studies Analyze results and prepare reports/publications as lead author Work closely with students to develop pan-African scenarios Contribute to project management and workshop logistics as needed Support the African Tipping Points Report and take on leadership opportunities Qualification Requirements Swedish doctoral degree or equivalent from another country, completed by the employment decision Strong research skills and track record in social-ecological, sustainability, or futures-oriented research Preferred qualifications: Experience with scenario development, participatory visioning, or pathway modeling Ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative methods Experience in participatory processes with diverse stakeholders Knowledge of sustainability transformations, ideally in African contexts Strong research design, management, and coordination skills Academic publishing record appropriate for career stage Excellent English; proficiency in French, Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili, or other African coastal languages is a bonus Terms of Employment Full-time (100%) Duration: 2–3 years, with possible extension under special circumstances International, interdisciplinary research environment Location: Stockholm University, National City Park, Stockholm Salary: Individual salary setting Application Instructions Apply via Stockholm University’s recruitment system Include a personal letter, CV, and any requested attachments Ensure the application is complete and submitted before the deadline Recommended language: English Instructions: How to apply for a position Stockholm University promotes equal opportunities and a workplace free from discrimination. If you apply for this position please say you saw it on Socioloxy

Institution: Stockholm University, Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC)
Location: Stockholm, Stockholms län, Sweden
Type of Employment: Full-time, temporary (2–3 years, possible extension)
Reference Number: SU FV-0742-26
Start Date: 1 June 2026 (or as agreed)
Application Deadline: 7 April 2026
Contact: Prof. Laura Pereira, laura.pereira@su.se

About the Centre

The Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC) investigates how people and nature can thrive under planetary pressures. SRC collaborates with the Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences, focusing on sustainability, resilience, and transformative change.

More information: Stockholm Resilience Centre

Project Overview

SURPRISES: Building anticipatory governance of social-ecological tipping points in transformative change planning for ocean sustainability

The project aims to:

Identify visions and pathways for sustainable, equitable coastal and marine futures in African ocean basins
Understand social-ecological tipping points and their implications
Apply participatory futures approaches to co-develop nature-positive visions under uncertainty
Scale regional visions (Western Indian Ocean, Mediterranean Sea, Benguela, Gulf of Guinea) to a pan-African Ocean vision, aligned with IUCN’s Great Blue Wall initiative

Main Responsibilities

Lead the development and deployment of participatory workshop methods across regional case studies
Analyze results and prepare reports/publications as lead author
Work closely with students to develop pan-African scenarios
Contribute to project management and workshop logistics as needed
Support the African Tipping Points Report and take on leadership opportunities

Qualification Requirements

Swedish doctoral degree or equivalent from another country, completed by the employment decision
Strong research skills and track record in social-ecological, sustainability, or futures-oriented research

Preferred qualifications:

Experience with scenario development, participatory visioning, or pathway modeling
Ability to integrate qualitative and quantitative methods
Experience in participatory processes with diverse stakeholders
Knowledge of sustainability transformations, ideally in African contexts
Strong research design, management, and coordination skills
Academic publishing record appropriate for career stage
Excellent English; proficiency in French, Portuguese, Arabic, Swahili, or other African coastal languages is a bonus