Postdoctoral Researcher in Economic History and International Relations

The Department of Economic History and International Relations within the Faculty of Social Sciences at Stockholm University announces a postdoctoral position.

The department is a dynamic and strong educational and research institution with about 70 employees and around 500 students per academic year. The department strives to be nationally leading and internationally prominent in research and education. For more information about the department, see here (https://www.su.se/enheter/institutionen-for-ekonomisk-historia-och-internationella-relationer).

Project Description

Protectionist policies have become increasingly established over the past decade. States have implemented a range of subsidies, investment regulations, and labor migration policies—measures that may benefit certain industries but are likely to limit growth and multilateral economic cooperation. Why some citizens support protectionism that incurs costs for themselves, while others do not, is the central question that the ERC-funded project “PROTECT – Protectionism in Place: Explaining How Subnational Change Affects Public Support for Protectionism” will investigate. The project will focus on how local circumstances affect citizens' support for protectionism. To this end, the project will collect new survey data and subnational context data from selected Western and non-Western countries.

Responsibilities

The postdoctoral researcher will conduct research within the framework of the ERC project “PROTECT – Protectionism in Place: Explaining How Subnational Change Affects Public Support for Protectionism.” You will primarily work on the design, collection, and analysis of new survey data and panel data. Examples of methodological approaches include panel data analysis, survey data analysis, and survey experiments. You will be responsible for analyzing survey data and evaluating the experiments. You will be part of a collaborative research group working on quantitative research on how local circumstances affect attitudes towards protectionism. In addition to research, the postdoctoral researcher is expected to participate in the Higher Seminar in International Relations at the Department of Economic History and International Relations.

Eligibility Requirements

To be eligible for the postdoctoral position, a completed doctoral degree or a foreign degree assessed to be equivalent to a relevant doctoral degree is required. The degree must be completed by the time the employment decision is made.

Assessment Criteria

It is advantageous if the doctoral degree or equivalent has been obtained no more than three years before the application deadline. If there are special reasons, an earlier obtained degree may also be considered advantageous. Special reasons include leave due to illness, parental leave, duties within trade union organizations, service in the total defense, or other similar circumstances, as well as clinical service or relevant service/assignments for the subject area.

In the appointment, special emphasis will be placed on scientific competence. We are looking for candidates with a background in or documented merits in areas relevant to international relations and panel data analysis, survey data analysis, and survey experiments. The ability to work in an international research group is also advantageous. The candidate must have good skills in academically written English.

About the Position

The position is full-time and is permanent, but for at least two years and a maximum of three years, with the possibility of extension if there are special reasons. Start date according to agreement, with preference for a start in June 2026.

Stockholm University strives to be a workplace free from discrimination and provides equal opportunities for all.

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

For inquiries about the position, please contact Lisa Dellmuth, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]), professor and co-director of the Stockholm Centre for Global Cooperation (SCGG), or Johan Svanberg, head of the department, email: [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]).

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. Attach a personal letter and CV as well as the requested documents in the application form. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete and that it reaches the university by the application deadline.

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

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