Vacant job

The Department of Economics is one of the largest departments within the Faculty of Social Sciences, with approximately 100 employees from about ten countries. Around 1,000 students participate annually in one of our courses at the undergraduate, master's, and doctoral levels. The research focus lies on labor economics, macroeconomics, and public economics. Researchers at the department are frequently hired as experts in public inquiries and in the media, and collaborate in many ways with the surrounding society.

Uppsala Immigration Lab (UIL) and Urban Lab are part of a broad and active research environment at the Department of Economics and the Institute for Housing and Urban Research (IBF). Uppsala Immigration Lab and Urban Lab aim to further strengthen their activities through collaborations within the academic world and with the surrounding society. We study central social issues related to migration, integration, and urban development. The research is quantitatively oriented and utilizes rich data materials and modern methods to create new knowledge. The projects are conducted in collaboration with leading researchers nationally and internationally.

Responsibilities

We are looking for 1–2 research assistants for a fixed-term position of approximately one year at Uppsala Immigration Lab and Urban Lab. As a research assistant, you will work closely with researchers and assist them in research projects. The work covers everything from data collection and processing to assisting researchers conducting advanced econometric analysis in research projects using large register-based, geographical, or historical datasets. Therefore, we look for someone who has an interest in both research and societal issues.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree focused on quantitative analysis, for example in economics, political science, statistics, or computer science.
• Experience working with quantitative data materials.
• Experience programming in e.g., Stata, R, Python, or ArcGIS.
• Great emphasis is placed on personal qualities such as teamwork and initiative, flexibility, and the ability to analyze data independently.

Desirable/Additional Merits

• A master's degree or ongoing master's studies in e.g., economics, political science, statistics, or computer science are meritorious.
• Experience working with register data or similar large data materials.
• Good ability to express yourself well in both speech and writing in Swedish or English.

About the Position

The position is fixed-term, for approximately 12 months. The scope is full-time. Start date: August 2026 or as agreed. Location: Uppsala.

Information about the position is provided by: Assistant Professor Mounir Karadja, [email protected].

Application

You apply via Uppsala University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is at the university's disposal by the last application date. Attach only a cover letter, CV, and bachelor's, master's, or thesis. Copies of certificates and diplomas should be brought to a potential interview. We evaluate applications continuously.

Apply no later than June 12, 2026, ref. UFV-PA 2026/1849.

Uppsala University is a broad research university with a strong international standing. The ultimate goal is to conduct education and research of the highest quality and relevance to make a difference in society. Our most important asset is all 7,500 employees and 53,000 students who, with curiosity and engagement, make Uppsala University one of the country's most exciting workplaces.

Read more about our benefits and what it is like to work at Uppsala University: https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/ (https://uu.se/om-uu/jobba-hos-oss/)

The position may be subject to a security clearance. In the event of a security clearance, a prerequisite for employment is that the applicant is approved.

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Applications are received in Uppsala University's recruitment system.

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