37.2158, Jobs: Applied Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics, Translation: Two Fully Funded Doctoral Positions, University of Eastern Finland

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Date: 22-Jun-2026
From: Mikko Laitinen [mikko.laitinen at uef.fi]
Subject: Applied Linguistics, Discourse Analysis, Sociolinguistics, Text/Corpus Linguistics, Translation: Two Fully Funded Doctoral Positions, University of Eastern Finland


Job Location: Joensuu, Finland
Web Address: https://www.uef.fi/en/unit/school-of-humanities
Job Title: Two Fully Funded Doctoral Positions
Job Rank: Researcher

Specialty Areas: Applied Linguistics; Discourse Analysis;
Sociolinguistics; Text/Corpus Linguistics; Translation

Description:
Two Fully Funded Doctoral Positions in sociolinguistics, discourse
analysis, linguistics, language studies
The University of Eastern Finland is pleased to announce two fully
funded doctoral positions within the Marie Skłodowska‑Curie Doctoral
Programme (MSCA) in Finland. While the programme broadly focuses on
interdisciplinary research on the sustainable forest‑based bioeconomy,
two positions are specifically dedicated to language‑related research
on sustainability, nature, and discourses.
Key Facts:
 - Application period: 11 June – 10 August 2026
 - Employment duration: 48 months (fulltime)
 - Mobility: International mobility required (MSCA rules apply)
 - Total project duration: April 2026 – March 2031
 - More information of the programme: https://sites.uef.fi/dp-fobi/
Position 1
Environmental Discourses and the Spread of Multilingual
(Dis)information in Social Networks
This project invites a doctoral candidate interested in how
environment‑related discourses circulate in digital social networks.
The research aims to examine how discourses and (dis)information about
climate, the environment, and climate‑smart solutions spread across
digital media platforms.
Ideal Candidate Profile
 - Master’s degree in linguistics (general or subfields),
computational linguistics, translation studies, or a closely related
discipline
 - Competence with large‑scale datasets and computational tools such
as R or Python
 - Strong expertise in the nuances of language use
 - Excellent written and oral English skills
 - Ability to work in more than one language is an advantage
 - Must meet the language requirements of the Doctoral Programme of
the Philosophical Faculty at UEF (see:
https://www.uef.fi/en/degree-programme/doctoral-programme-of-the-philosophical-faculty)
Further details:
https://sites.uef.fi/dp-fobi/environmental-discourses/
Position 2
Contested Conceptualizations of Forest in Bioeconomy‑Related
Discourses
This project focuses on how forest and nature are conceptualized in
public discourses related to bioeconomy. It examines the rhetorical,
metaphorical, and affective strategies used to frame forest‑based
solutions to societal and environmental challenges.
Ideal Candidate Profile
 - Master’s degree in languages, translation studies, linguistics,
media studies, communication studies, cultural studies, environmental
humanities, or a related field
 - Excellent written and oral English skills
 - Must meet the language requirements of the Doctoral Programme of
the Philosophical Faculty at UEF (see:
https://www.uef.fi/en/degree-programme/doctoral-programme-of-the-philosophical-faculty)
 - Ability to work in more than one language is an advantage
 - Prior methodological knowledge of metaphor analysis, rhetorical
analysis, or other language‑data methods is beneficial but not
required
Further details:
https://sites.uef.fi/dp-fobi/contested-conceptualizations/
More information:
Position 1:
Prof. Mikko Laitinen (mikko.laitinen at uef.fi) and Prof. Maarit Koponen
(maarit.koponen at uef.fi)
Position 2:
Dr. Esa Penttilä (esa.penttila at uef.fi) and Prof. Tuija Saresma
(tuija.saresma at uef.fi)

Application Deadline: 10-Aug-2026
Mailing Address for Applications:
        Contact us by email: DP-FOBI-mail at uef.fi
        Finland
Email Address for Applications: DP-FOBI-mail at uef.fi
Web Address for Applications: https://sites.uef.fi/dp-fobi/
Application Instructions:
For the application process, kindly see:
https://sites.uef.fi/dp-fobi/how-to-apply/
For specifications of the two positions, kindly see:
https://sites.uef.fi/dp-fobi/environmental-discourses/
https://sites.uef.fi/dp-fobi/contested-conceptualizations/
Contact Information:
        Paula Inkeroinen (Research Funding Specialist)
        Email: paula.inkeroinen at uef.fi



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