Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: Post Doctoral Research Fellow – Arctic Transitions, Energy and Climate Governance Horizons in the Far North – University of Lapland

Postdoctoral Research Opportunity: Post Doctoral Research Fellow – Arctic Transitions, Energy and Climate Governance Horizons in the Far North – University of Lapland

• Institution: University of Lapland

• Faculty: Faculty of Law

• Project: Arctic Transitions, Energy and Climate Governance Horizons in the Far North

• Position: Post Doctoral Research Fellow

• Number of Positions: 2

• Appointment Type: Full-Time, Fixed-Term

• Duration: 30 months

• Location: Rovaniemi, Finland

• Remote Work: Possible within Finland

• Expected Start: Spring 2027, approximately January–March, or shortly thereafter as agreed

• Trial Period: 6 months

• Salary / Remuneration: Approximately INR 4.28 lakh – INR 5.45 lakh per month

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 RSA Main

Overview of the Opportunity

The Faculty of Law at the University of Lapland is recruiting two Post Doctoral Research Fellows for the multidisciplinary Arctic Transitions (AT) project.

The project investigates how climate change, growing demand for rare and valuable materials, extractive activities, infrastructure, energy transitions, security, governance, international law, and capital flows are reshaping the Arctic.

The successful candidates will join the core research team and undertake comparative multidisciplinary research across Arctic regions.

Research Focus

The Arctic Transitions project examines:

• How changing climatic conditions and resource demands shape extraction.

• Development of infrastructure in Arctic regions.

• Changing security configurations.

• Governance of Arctic resources and transitions.

• Impacts on local populations and communities.

• Energy security narratives.

• Energy transition narratives.

• International legal frameworks.

• Global and regional capital flows.

• Political, social, environmental, and economic dimensions of Arctic change.

Key Responsibilities

The Post Doctoral Research Fellows will:

• Conduct independent field research and primary data collection.

• Select field-research locations in collaboration with the Principal Investigator.

• Produce individually and jointly authored research articles and book chapters.

• Target high-quality peer-reviewed academic outlets.

• Present findings at national and international conferences.

• Contribute to planning an international conference in Rovaniemi.

• Participate in project planning and administration.

• Take leadership roles within the Arctic Transitions research team.

• Undertake other duties connected with the project.

• Contribute to teaching to a limited extent where required.

Required Qualifications

Applicants must hold a Ph.D. in a relevant field, including:

• Law

• Public Policy

• Geography

• Economics

• Environmental Studies

• Sociology

• Business

• Anthropology

• Science and Technology Studies

• Or another closely related discipline

Applicants should also demonstrate:

• A publication record appropriate to their career stage.

• Academic-level proficiency in spoken and written English.

• Ability to conduct independent research.

• Capacity to work effectively within a multidisciplinary research team.

Preferred Qualifications

The following will be considered advantages:

• Proficiency in Finnish.

• Demonstrated experience working in a research team.

• Experience with field research.

• Experience with qualitative, quantitative, or mixed-method research.

• Research expertise relevant to Arctic governance, climate, energy, resources, law, policy, or communities.

Research Proposal Requirements

Applicants must submit a research proposal of no more than 3 pages, single-spaced, using 12-point font.

The proposal should include:

• Proposed Arctic region and/or research location.

• Methodological approach to data collection.

• Methodological approach to analysis.

• Timeline for:

  • Data collection

  • Analysis

  • Writing

• Proposed research outputs.

Salary & Benefits

The stated monthly salary range is:

EUR 4,009.33 – EUR 5,103.32 per month

Approximately:

INR 4.28 lakh – INR 5.45 lakh per month

The salary is determined under the University salary system based on:

• Task-specific demand level

• Personal performance component

The University also offers:

• Occupational health services

• Modern research facilities and equipment

• Professional development opportunities

• Sport, culture, and wellbeing benefits

• International academic environment

• Funding for primary data collection

Application Checklist

Applicants should submit:

1. Cover Letter – Maximum 1 Page

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Research Proposal – Maximum 3 Pages

   • Single-spaced

   • 12-point font

   • Research location

   • Methodology

   • Timeline

   • Proposed outputs

Shortlisted candidates will be contacted for online interviews.

Important Dates

• Application Deadline: November 15, 2026 RSA Main

• Interviews: November and/or December 2026

• Expected Start: Spring 2027

• Appointment Duration: 30 months

Application Process

Apply here: Link

Workplace Address:
Yliopistonkatu 8, 96300 Rovaniemi, Finland

Principal Investigator: Sean Field
Phone: +358 4014 95972

Candidates are encouraged to contact the Principal Investigator before submitting their application.

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