Research Assistant in Political Science

Gaskeuniversiteete/Mittuniversitetet is located in the heart of the South Sámi area in Saepmie. The Department of Humanities and Social Sciences is a cross-regional institution with operations at Campus Sundsvall and Campus Östersund. The activities include research and education in subjects such as English, Gender Studies, History, Criminology, Literary Studies, Social Studies, Sociology, Political Science, Swedish as a Second Language, and the Swedish Language. Research is conducted within each subject as well as within the Risk and Crisis Research Center (RCR), Forum for Gender Studies (FGV), and DEMICOM.

Job Responsibilities

The job responsibilities consist of participating in two research projects in the area of collaboration concerning civil defense.

The position includes administration according to the applicable working time agreement and local guidelines.

Qualifications

Those who are to be employed as researchers must meet the requirements described in the employment regulations (https://www.miun.se/anstallningsordning) as well as the requirements described in the rules and guidelines of the Faculty of Humanities. Eligible for employment as a researcher in Political Science is someone who has obtained a PhD in Political Science or another related field.

Other Requirements

Work experience from employment with content equivalent to what has been presented above is required, including experience from collegial work in an academic environment.

Good knowledge of English and Swedish, both spoken and written, is a requirement.

The position requires independence as well as good collaboration skills. Since the position involves several different tasks, the ability to work in a structured manner and with good planning skills is also required.

Assessment Criteria

The assessment criteria for the employment of a researcher shall be the degree of such competence that is a requirement for eligibility for the position. Scientific competence is assessed through a weighing of the applicant's scientific production, taking into account depth and breadth, experience in obtaining external research funding, and leading research projects.

Experience working in multidisciplinary research projects is meritorious. Experience in research and teaching related to collaboration concerning civil defense is particularly meritorious.

Processing

The employment is prepared in accordance with the employment regulations (https://www.miun.se/anstallningsordning).

Employment and Start Date

The position is a special fixed-term employment covering 15% of full-time from 2025-02-01 or by agreement, but no longer than until 2025-12-31.

Place of employment: Sundsvall or Östersund

Information

Further information can be obtained from Head of Department Glenn Svedin, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or 010-1428247. Information about the research profile of the subject can be provided by subject representative Niklas Bolin, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) tel 010-142 86 11.

Application

Application documents must be in Swedish or English.

The application should include a CV, a description of documented scientific activities, including descriptions of scientific work relevant to the position, certificates of scientific qualifications, references, a complete publication list, and a maximum of 5 scientific publications that are specifically cited.

See further instructions for applicants in the processing regulations (https://www.miun.se/medarbetare/universitetet/huv/Namnd-och-rad/Anstallningsrad/handlaggningsordningar/).

Welcome with your application via our recruitment system no later than 2025-01-31.

Mittuniversitetet, with campuses in both Sundsvall and Östersund, is an institution close to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. At the same time, we are located near the sea, forests, and mountains, creating conditions for a fantastic quality of life. New knowledge is created here through internationally successful research and education that contributes to societal development. In this way, we contribute to a sustainable future and a better world.

As an employee at Mittuniversitetet, you should be able to combine work with leisure and have a good balance in life. We offer, among other things, flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary supplementation during parental leave and illness. You also receive generous vacation days.

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