Job Advertisement: Researcher in Political Science

The Swedish Defence University is an internationally prominent institution in defense, crisis management, and security. We offer a unique academic environment where civilian meets military. We educate civilian and military leaders, experts, and researchers who will analyze and manage today's and future crisis situations and security problems. The Swedish Defence University trains Sweden's officers and leads the academic development of the officer profession. We conduct research in law with a focus on operational law and international law, defense systems, war science, leadership and management, military history, and political science.

The political science research at the Swedish Defence University analyzes how security and insecurity are created, who security is for, and how crises are prevented and managed – in all cases in a Swedish, European, and global context. We explore threats, conflicts, decision-making processes, communication processes, identity construction, and ethical dilemmas concerning state, society, and individual, with a particular focus on Sweden and the Nordic countries, the European Union, the United States, Russia, and East Asia.

The purpose of our research and education is to contribute to a more complex and nuanced understanding of the world. Our researchers regularly participate with their expertise in national and international media, advise decision-makers, engage in commissioned education, and work to increase societal knowledge on current issues.

The political science research at the Swedish Defence University can be divided into two overarching themes - security policy and crisis management - as well as several orientations that organize researchers as well as doctoral students. The position is linked to research in political science, focusing on climate, crisis, and security.

Job Responsibilities

Your main responsibilities include systematization and analysis of previous research, independent writing, and other research-related tasks, including administration. You are expected to participate in our network on climate, crisis, and security.

Who are you?

The applicant must have at least a master's degree in political science or related fields. Knowledge of research on climate, crisis, and security is an advantage. You must have an excellent ability to express yourself in writing in Swedish and English, and be meticulous and independent.

The Position

The position is a fixed-term full-time employment for three months or part-time for six months. Start date as soon as possible or by agreement.

An employment at the Swedish Defence University may involve a security clearance according to the Security Protection Act (2018:585).

The position may also involve military placement. If you are already military-placed in your current employment at an authority and your competence is needed in the Swedish Defence University's military organization, negotiations will take place between the relevant authority and the Swedish Defence University regarding where you will be placed.

The Swedish Defence University strives for equality and diversity within all professional groups. We welcome applicants from diverse ethnic and cultural backgrounds. For us, it is self-evident to have an inclusive work environment and that our employees can combine work with active parenthood.

Salary and Benefits

The Swedish Defence University applies individual salary setting.

Benefits for employees at the Swedish Defence University - FHS/Benefits/employee.

Application

Apply via the Swedish Defence University's recruitment system.

Your complete application must reach the Swedish Defence University no later than the last application day at midnight, CET/CEST (Central European Time/Central European Summer Time).

The application must include:

• Copies of all degree certificates and transcripts.
• A CV (maximum two pages).
• A copy of the master's thesis at an advanced level and any other academic publications you wish to cite (maximum two texts).

Welcome with your application no later than February 27, 2026!

For contact with the employee organizations at the Swedish Defence University, email [email protected], OFR/[email protected], and OFR/[email protected].

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