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About the Job

This amanuens position is linked to the VR project https://www.vr.se/english/swecris.html#/project/2025-04112_VR (https://www.vr.se/english/swecris.html#/project/2025-04112_VR). The tasks include systematizing, classifying, quality reviewing, and cataloging bibliographic information about Swedish comic artists from databases such as Libris, Swedish Media Database, Alex Author Lexicon, Retriever, etc.

We are looking for an amanuens who can handle and process data, but who also has a genuine interest in comic art, literature, and cultural values. The work involves creating a collective biography of the Swedish comic field, which requires both a source-critical eye for detail and the ability to structure variables around artistic success. By contributing to the creation of a collective biography of the Swedish comic field, you make a concrete contribution to research and gain unique insights into an ongoing digital humanities research project.

About You

To be employed as an amanuens, you must be admitted to a university education at the first or second cycle level. We are looking for someone whose interests lie at the intersection of data and culture, with experience in information management and the ability to work with large datasets.

We want you to:

• be admitted at the bachelor's level (or higher) in a program relevant to the position at LiU, for example within digital humanities, library and information science, computer science, cognitive science, literary sociology, or similar interdisciplinary programs.
• have some knowledge of collective biography methods and feel comfortable combining historical source studies with large-scale information management.

It is meritorious if you have:

• previous experience in research assistant work involving data collection, quantitative methods, and statistics.
• good knowledge of the comic field, comic research, Swedish literature, and popular culture.

Your Workplace

You will work at the Department of Pedagogy and Adult Learning, which is part of the Faculty of Health, Medicine and Caring Sciences (IMM) / Department of Behavioural Sciences and Learning. Read more about our operations here: https://liu.se/organisation/liu/ibl/pvl (https://liu.se/organisation/liu/ibl/pvl).

This is a qualified assignment that provides practical experience in research work, database development, and digital humanities.

About the Employment

The employment is an intermittent hourly position with hourly pay. The position initially covers approximately 160 hours during the period June – September 2026.

An employment as an amanuens is regulated in Chapter 5 of the Higher Education Ordinance.

Salary and Benefits

Salary according to LiU's central agreement on amanuens salaries.

Read more about benefits for employees https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner (https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/formaner).

Union Representatives

Information about union representatives, see https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande (https://liu.se/jobba-pa-liu/hjalp-for-sokande).

Application

Welcome to submit your application with a CV and cover letter no later than June 11, 2026. You apply for this position by clicking the "Apply" button below. Applications received after the last application date will not be considered.

We welcome applicants with different backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives, as this enriches and develops our operations. For us, it is natural to safeguard everyone's equal value, rights, and opportunities. Read about our work with equal conditions (https://liu.se/artikel/lika-villkor/).

Welcome with your application!

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