Project Assistant with focus on Research implementation

at Stockholm Resilience Centre.
Stockholm Resilience Centre (SRC) is a research centre on resilience and sustainability science at Stockholm University. The Centre advances the scientific understanding of the complex, dynamic interactions of people and nature in the Biosphere; trains the next generation of sustainability researchers and leaders; and engages in collaborations with change agents. It is a joint initiative between Stockholm University and the Beijer Institute of Ecological Economics at the Royal Swedish Academy of Sciences. The SRC currently employs around 160 members of staff.
More information about us, please visit: Stockholm Resilience Centre.

Our approach to research means that we often work outside established academic boundaries, which means we need innovative models for financing. During the past few years, we have built experiences, contacts and an infrastructure to be able to receive funding from a broader group of funders (philantropists, businesses and individuals).

MISTRA Finance to Revive Biodiversity (FinBio) is a research program hosted by SRC. It is focused on delivering cutting-edge, decision-relevant research that supports the integration of biodiversity into financial systems and decvision-making. The program is a partnership between academic and financial actors. Our mission is to support the financial sector’s capacity to contribute to a nature-positive economy, enhancing the resilience of our planet by reversing the loss of nature and biodiversity.

Main responsibilities

We are looking for someone to work with the FinBio research group to help translate and pilot some of the recent research with companies and investors. Specifically, we will be piloting a tool (the Earth System Impact metric) and developing possible ways for companies to integrate a set of environmentally material priorities for their corporate reporting. If you are interested in being an instrumental part of making sure science becomes available to a wide audience and directly actionable this is a perfect position for you. You will get to work alongside a diverse group of researchers working at the forefront of sustainability science and in the interface with corporate and financial actors. You will be exposed to a wide range of academic and financial system stakeholders and over time will be expected to work independently to drive the testing/implementation of said tools and guidelines. 

Qualification requirements

We are looking for someone with...

• A Masters degree (or equivalent) in (and experience of) one or several of the following disciplines: sustainability science, environmental science, accounting, business administration
• Fluent spoken and written English. Fluency in Swedish is an added merit but not a must
• Documented experience from related work of relevance to this application
• Some familiarity with the current landscape of corporate sustainability reporting (e.g. knowledge of/familiarlity with the TNFD, the CSRD, and other similar standards)
• Familiarity with corporate impact assessment and monitoring is a strong merit.

Personal qualities
We put significant weight on personal qualities and character and are looking for a purpose-driven, communicative person with great collaborative capacity, who is passionate about finding solutions and achieving results. Ability to structure your work and prioritizing among tasks is also important. 

About the employment

This is a full-time, one-year position. Salaries at Stockholm University are determined individually; therefore, please indicate your requested salary. Start date immediately.

We offer

With us, you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and get favourable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good transport links to the city.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and with equal opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information about the position can be obtained from Professor Beatrice Crona, phone: +46 8 674 76 85, beatrice.crona@su.se.

Application

Apply for the position at Stockholm University's recruitment system. It is the responsibility of the applicant to ensure that the application is complete and that it is submitted before the deadline. Only include the cover letter (preferably in English) and CV in your application. Bring copies of grades and certificates if you are called to an interview, or share upon request. 

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