Uppsala University hereby announces a permanent position as

Professor in Peace and Conflict Studies

at the Department of Peace and Conflict Studies

The Department of Peace and Conflict Studies is one of the world’s leading research environments in peace and conflict studies, with nearly forty teachers and researchers working at the forefront of issues related to political violence and peace.

It is a dynamic and international academic environment with approximately 90 employees and 300–400 students from around the world. More information about the department can be found here: www.pcr.uu.se (http://www.pcr.uu.se).

The department is looking for an internationally recognized researcher who is interested in contributing to the further development of the department's strong research and teaching environment.

The field of peace and conflict studies is the multidisciplinary study of the causes, dynamics, and resolution of violent conflicts and peace. Education and research at the department are problem-driven, focusing on explaining empirical phenomena and their patterns, thereby integrating theory, methods, and empirical research.

Responsibilities

Overall responsibility for research and education at the doctoral level within the subject area and its development. Teaching and supervision at all levels of education. Much of the teaching and supervision, as well as the scientific discourse at the department, is conducted in English.

Independent research. The faculty's ambition is that 50 percent of the working time should consist of independent research. In addition, there is an opportunity for a paid sabbatical term, currently every sixth year.

The appointee is expected to participate in, plan, and lead research projects (including applications for research funding) and engage in dialogue about research and development in the field of peace and conflict studies with actors outside academia. Administrative tasks, including leadership roles at the departmental and other levels within Uppsala University, may also occur.

Application Procedure:

A complete application must be submitted via Uppsala University's recruitment system and include:

• Cover letter
• List of attachments
• Curriculum Vitae
• Documentation of scientific merits
• Publication list
• Documentation of pedagogical merits
• Documentation of other merits
• Scientific (max 10) and any pedagogical works cited
• List of references (names, contact details, previous working relationship)

Instructions for the application format can be found in the Social Sciences Faculty's supplementary guidelines to the university's employment regulations (section 6a).

Note! Applications and attachments must be submitted electronically in the Varbi recruitment system. Any cited publications not available in electronic format should be sent in three copies to the Faculty of Social Sciences, Uppsala University, Box 256, 751 05 Uppsala. Mark the shipment with reference number UFV-PA 2025/2595.

For further information, see the Employment Regulations for Uppsala University.

On the university's website, there is information about the Social Sciences Faculty's recruitment process in Swedish and English.

About the position: The position is permanent. The scope is full-time. Start date by agreement. Location: Uppsala.

Inquiries about the position can be made to: Professor Ashok Swain, Head of Department. Phone; +46 (0) 18-471 7653. Email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Questions about the recruitment process can be directed to: Faculty Administrator Ellinor Fiebranz Andersson, tel. 018-471 28 28, email [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Welcome with your application by March 26, 2026.

Please note that this is a shortened version of the advertisement. To see the full advertisement, please click on “Apply here” or visit Uppsala University's website: https://uu.se/jobb/ (https://uu.se/jobb/)

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a 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 7,600 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and commitment, make Uppsala University one of the most exciting workplaces in the country.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/)

The position may be subject to security screening. A prerequisite for employment during security screening is that the applicant is approved.

We kindly decline offers of recruitment and advertising assistance.

Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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