Postdoc fellowship in tourism studies

Welcome to Linnaeus University! Here you'll meet 2 200 staff members and 40 000 students, all united in following the vision to set knowledge in motion for a sustainable societal development. With us, research and education are conducted with an eye towards the future. Our proximity to the business world, both locally and globally, gives us a wide reach and the ability to create change that makes an impact. All that's needed is a place where ideas have the space to meet and grow. That's what we've created – and you are invited. Change starts here! Linnaeus University takes pride in hosting one of Sweden's pioneering programs in tourism and hospitality. Since 2003, it has led the nation in establishing Tourism Studies as an academic discipline. Building on the success of its bachelor's program in International Tourism Management, which dates back to 1978, Linnaeus University now offers an international master's program in Tourism and Sustainability. The university's commitment to research and education in this field has earned it international recognition and high regard in global rankings.   The Tourism Studies program is housed within the School of Business and Economics, one of the five faculties at Linnaeus University. Alongside tourism studies, the School of Business and Economics conducts research, education, and collaboration in the fields of business administration and economics. Notably, the School of Business and Economics holds accreditation from AACSB.   Placement: Kalmar, remote options according to agreement Extent: The position is for two years, 100% (full-time position) Starting date: January 1, 2025 or according to agreement Subject: Tourism studies   Subject area description The position is financed by the European Union, within the “Urban Burden of Disease Estimation for Policy Making” program. The project will develop an understanding of the links between urban and transport planning, environmental exposure, and physical health. The postdoc will work on economizing these interrelationships, specifically in the context of evaluating and developing tools and guidelines for cost-benefit analyses. The consortium involved includes the Barcelona Institute for Global Health, the University of Cambridge, the University of Utrecht, the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute, as well as the Health and Environment Alliance in Belgium.   Context of position This is a full-time, 24-month position as a postdoctoral researcher within the tourism research group at the School of Business and Economics. The candidate is expected to develop and conduct research as part of a fully funded project and to coordinate research efforts, including cost-benefit analyses for transport and health across a large sample of European cities. Specifically, the project seeks to advance the understanding of transport-related air pollution, noise, and other exposure factors affecting quality of life and health. The candidate will also develop new topics and research avenues within this field and publish results in cooperation with other researchers in leading journals. Administration and participation in project meetings in partner countries are expected.   Requirements To qualify for the position of postdoctoral researcher at Linnaeus University, you must have completed a doctoral degree by the start of employment. The doctoral degree should not be older than three years from the last date of application. Your doctoral thesis should be in economics, business studies, tourism, or a related field of the social sciences. The candidate should demonstrate project management skills, have a track record of scientific publications in peer-reviewed journals, and possess strong communication skills, including fluency in English. Applicants must not have previously been employed as a postdoctoral researcher for more than one year in the same or a related subject area at Linnaeus University.   Assessment The assessment considers documented proficiency in the use of quantitative and qualitative research methods, as well as published research in leading scientific journals in related fields. Additional merits for this position include knowledge of the European transport and health field and its political context. Experience in managing EU-funded projects is a merit, and ideally, experience in preparing reports at the EU level or similar.   Application The application (in English) should include a CV, documentation of grades and courses in the PhD program, the names of two academic references, a brief description of past and current research projects, a personal letter of motivation, a publication list, and any other documentation that the applicant would like to present.   The deadline for the application is 2024-11-17.   Contact Persons Head of Department, Department of Marketing and Tourism Science: Åsa Lindström Phone: +46 480497118 Email: asa.lindstrom@lnu.se   Subject Representative: Professor Stefan Gössling Email: stefan.gossling@lnu.se   HR Partner: Kristofer Stahl Phone: +46 470708036 Email: kristofer.stahl@lnu.se   For union representatives, please contact the university switchboard at tel. 0772-28 80 00. Linnaeus University has the ambition to utilize the qualities that an even gender distribution and diversity brings to the organization. Please apply by clicking on the Apply button at the bottom of the ad. Your application should be designed according to the Template for application which can be found in the Guide to Appointment procedures under important documents below the ad. The credentials you invoke must be verified with certification and they must be attached digitally in your application. Other documents, including various types of scientific works, must be submitted digitally along with the application. The application and other documents to be marked with the reference number. All documents cited must be received by the University no later than 23.59 (Local time in Sweden) on the closing day.