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Gothenburg University meets society's challenges with diverse knowledge. With 58,000 students and 6,800 employees, the university is a large and inspiring workplace. Strong research and attractive education attract researchers and students from all over the world. With new knowledge and new perspectives, Gothenburg University contributes to a better future.

The Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts consists of the departments HDK-Valand – University College of Music and Drama and the University College of Fine Arts, Architecture and Design, as well as the School of Music and Theatre. The faculty is also the host for the international publication platform and biennial conference PARSE (Platform for Artistic Research Sweden), whose purpose is to bring together interdisciplinary artistic practitioners and researchers in dialogue.

HDK-Valand's research environment values a broad and inclusive research concept where knowledge is produced in established research formats, experimental artistic practice, and education. Our research contributes to environmental, societal, and cultural challenges through engagement in interdisciplinary projects. Four research themes revolving around politics, environment, economy, and materiality constitute the areas of interest at HDK-Valand, facilitating collaboration between different disciplines and actors, and forming a broader basis for both research and teaching. An overarching goal is to develop the complete academic environment.

HDK-Valand is now seeking one or more research assistants for an intermittent employment for the research project THINGSTIGATE. More about HDK-Valand: https://www.gu.se/hdk-valand (https://www.gu.se/hdk-valand)

The Faculty's Vision

Given the challenges society faces today, education and research in the artistic field are more important than ever. One of art's strengths is that it creates both perspectives and critical tools, as well as meaning and hope. The Faculty of Fine, Applied and Performing Arts is leading in issues concerning art, culture, and learning, as well as creativity and innovation in a broader sense. We are a locally rooted and globally oriented place for art, knowledge creation, critical thinking, visions, and transformation. Art and culture are for everyone, and we are a meeting place for cultural actors, cultural institutions, creative industries, and civil society at large. Our goal is to be a house with many entrances and even more exits.

Job Responsibilities

You will assist with the workflow for research data, fieldwork for data collection, and data analysis. Your primary responsibilities will include:

• Ensuring that the research data workflow follows the project's guidelines.
• Assisting in the preparation and implementation of fieldwork for data collection based on the project's needs.
• Assisting in the analysis of collected data according to the project's conceptual and theoretical framework.
• Assisting in the publication of research results.

The work is performed as needed and on an hourly basis. Working hours will vary during the period.

Qualifications

A Master's degree in a relevant subject. Documented knowledge of the project's conceptual and theoretical framework, as well as previous experience of fieldwork followed by data preparation and analysis within the project's area, is required. Experience in artistic production, use of Nvivo for data analysis and writing, and co-authoring articles within the project's area is highly meritorious. The person must be able to communicate in English.

Employment

The employment is intermittent and covers the period from 2026-08-10 to 2026-12-31.

In an intermittent employment, you are called in and choose to accept the offered work, which then constitutes a new employment relationship on each individual occasion. You also have the right to decline such an offer.

Worked hours are reported to the employer per calendar month.

Contact Information for the Position

If you have questions about the employment, please contact Tintin Wulia, 076 6186853 or [email protected]

If you have questions about the recruitment process, please contact [email protected]

Trade Union Organizations

You can find trade union representatives at Gothenburg University here: https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare (https://www.gu.se/jobba-hos-oss/sa-blir-du-en-av-oss#kollektivavtal-och-fackliga-foretradare)

Application

You apply for the position via Gothenburg University's recruitment portal by clicking the "Apply" button. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring that the application is complete in accordance with the advertisement and that it is at the university's disposal no later than the last application date.

The application must include:

• A cover letter with a short description demonstrating knowledge of the project's conceptual and theoretical framework, previous experience of its fieldwork, and a motivation for why you are applying for the position.
• A CV.
• A portfolio of your work containing 2 relevant examples.
• Proof of completed Master's degree or a certificate stating the expected date of graduation.
• Contact details for two references.

Application deadline: June 30, 2026.

The University works actively for a working environment with equal conditions and values the qualities that diversity brings to the operations. The University applies individual salary setting. According to the National Archives' regulations, the University is obliged to keep application documents for two years after the appointment decision. If you as an applicant specifically request your documents back, they will be returned when the two years have elapsed; otherwise, they will be destroyed. To staffing and recruitment agencies and to you who are salespeople: Gothenburg University uses a procured advertising agency in connection with the recruitment of staff. We kindly but firmly decline direct contact with staffing and recruitment agencies as well as sellers of job advertisements.