PhD Student in Environmental Law with Focus on Nuclear Power

The Department of Law is announcing a position as a PhD Student in Environmental Law with a focus on nuclear power, financed by ANItA (Academic-industrial Nuclear technology Initiative to Achieve a sustainable energy future). The PhD student will be employed by the Department of Law and admitted to doctoral studies leading to a Doctor of Laws degree. Research Topic The goal of achieving a climate-neutral society has sparked renewed interest in nuclear power throughout Europe, making the legal regulation of licensing processes for new nuclear power a highly relevant research area. As the European Union implements the objectives of the European Green Deal and strengthens its climate and energy policy instruments, nuclear power emerges as an important component of the transition to a low-carbon energy system. Under certain conditions, nuclear power-related activities have also been recognized in the EU's taxonomy for sustainable finance as contributing to the transition toward a climate-neutral economy. This development has intensified discussions about how licensing processes can facilitate investments in new nuclear power while maintaining high levels of environmental protection, radiation safety, public participation, and legal certainty. Against this background, licensing for new nuclear power remains one of the legally most complex regulatory processes in Sweden, as in many comparable jurisdictions. Multiple authorities have overlapping competencies under environmental, nuclear safety, radiation protection, and planning legislation, while international and EU law impose additional procedural and substantive requirements. The interplay between these legal frameworks creates significant challenges regarding coordination, predictability, and legitimacy. The doctoral project will examine how Swedish, EU, and international law shape the legal framework for licensing new nuclear power. The aim is to develop a comprehensive legal understanding of how complex licensing processes are designed and coordinated, and how regulation of institutional responsibility, procedural order, and decision-making affect efficiency, legal certainty, and legitimacy. A comparative perspective will be central to the research. The project is expected to analyze selected jurisdictions that are currently reviewing or reforming their nuclear power licensing processes. Duties A person employed as a PhD student shall primarily devote themselves to doctoral-level education. Other duties at the Department relating to student education, participation in teaching teams, and administrative work may be included within the scope of employment (maximum 20 percent of the employment). Admission to doctoral studies is required for employment as a PhD student. Provisions on PhD students are found in the Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 §§ 1-7, the University's rules and guidelines, and the general study plan for doctoral studies at the Faculty of Law. Qualification Requirements and Assessment To be admitted to doctoral studies, the applicant must be eligible. At the Department of Law, an applicant is eligible if they: have completed a Bachelor of Laws degree, a law degree, or completed a law program in Sweden, or have acquired knowledge in or outside the country that corresponds to what persons with the aforementioned degrees are assumed to possess. In assessing whether the knowledge is sufficient, particular attention shall be paid to what is required to successfully benefit from the education in the specific doctoral field. Applicants must have satisfactory knowledge of Swedish or English. The Employment The employment is time-limited, according to Higher Education Ordinance Chapter 5 § 7. Full-time position. Start date January 1, 2027, or by agreement. Duty station: Uppsala Information about the employment is provided by: Director of Research Studies Rebecca Söderström, email: [email protected], or, regarding the field of specialization and the underlying research project, by Project Leader (Uppsala) Henrik Josefsson, email: [email protected]. Welcome to submit your application by October 1, 2026. Please note that this is an abbreviated version of the announcement. To see the complete announcement, please click on "Apply here" or visit Uppsala University's website: https://uu.se/jobb/ Uppsala University is a broad research university with strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces. Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University: https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ The employment may be subject to security vetting. Security vetting is a requirement for employment; the applicant must be approved. We decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance. Applications are received through Uppsala University's recruitment system. Trade union representatives: Saco-S - [email protected], Seko - [email protected], ST (OFR/S) - [email protected]

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