Research Assistant at the Department of Political Science

The Department of Political Science is a dynamic and strong education and research institution at the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University.

The department strives to be nationally leading and internationally prominent in research and education. More information about us can be found at: statsvet.su.se (https://www.statsvet.su.se).

Job Responsibilities

The Department of Political Science is now announcing a position as a research assistant with the task of collecting data for a research project at the department studying the regulation of social media platforms by democratic states.

The successful candidate will be involved in building a global database on the regulation of social media within the framework of the research project Shaping the Online Public Sphere (https://www.su.se/english/research/research-projects/shaping-the-online-public-sphere-how-and-why-do-democracies-regulate-social-media-platforms). The job responsibilities include data collection and coding of legislation in the database. This involves identifying and understanding legislation targeting social media platforms and entering this information into the project's dataset.

The project offers good opportunities for skill development in data collection and data processing as well as the use of Excel.

Qualifications

You should have a master's degree (MA) in political science or a related social science field. Previous experience as a research assistant is not a requirement, but you should be meticulous and able to work independently. Good knowledge of English is required (reading and writing). Experience working with Excel is an advantage.

Great emphasis will be placed on personal suitability.

About the Position

The position is part-time at 50% and is temporary for seven months. The workplace and working hours are flexible, but some tasks require presence at the department.

Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. Start date is March 1 or by agreement.

We Offer

With us, you will experience the dynamics of the interplay between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international setting and receive favorable conditions. The university is located in the National City Park with good connections to the city.

Stockholm University is committed to being a workplace free from discrimination and providing equal rights and opportunities for all.

Contact

Further information can be obtained from Associate Professor Ludvig Norman, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that your application is complete and that it reaches the university by the application deadline.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the website: su.se (https://www.su.se/om-universitetet/jobba-p%C3%A5-su/att-s%C3%B6ka-en-anst%C3%A4llning).

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