Project Assistant in Gender Research

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), the Gender Studies Forum (FGV), and DEMICOM.

Job Responsibilities

The project assistant will work on two different research projects, both focusing on gender.

The responsibilities include administering research activities such as recruiting and scheduling research participants and conducting interviews. Analytical work in the form of data analysis and contributing to writing research articles and reports may also occur. Additionally, teaching assignments in sociology, gender studies, and criminology may be included.

Your Background

We are looking for someone with a master's degree in sociology or equivalent, as well as experience in conducting research-related tasks. You should be able to perform administrative tasks that require an understanding of, and ability to use, both Swedish and English.

Good proficiency in reading, writing, and discussing research-related issues in English, along with experience in conducting independent analyses of both qualitative and quantitative data, is an advantage. Previous experience studying how social power structures such as gender, class, and race/ethnicity shape people's living conditions, as well as teaching in sociology, gender studies, and/or criminology, is also meritorious.

Your Qualities

The position requires collaboration with colleagues within the project, which is why good teamwork skills, social competence, and strong communication skills are essential.

Employment and Start Date

The position is a special fixed-term employment on a full-time basis starting from 2026-05-01 or by agreement. The employment lasts for twelve months, until at most 2027-04-30.

Location: Sundsvall

Information

For further information, please contact project leader Katarina Giritli Nygren at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or deputy head Magnus Granberg at [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

Application documents should be in Swedish or English. The application should include a cover letter, diploma, proof of work experience, a description of scientific merits, and any publications.

Welcome to submit your application via our recruitment system by 2026-04-01.

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, which creates conditions for a fantastic quality of life. New knowledge is created 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 maintain a good balance in life. We offer flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary supplements during parental leave and sickness, and generous vacation days.

Mittuniversitetet actively works for equal opportunities and strives to take advantage of the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to the organization. Your personal data will be processed and stored in accordance with data protection regulations. We welcome inquiries from those interested in working with us but decline offers from those selling ads and recruitment services.