Vacant job

Mittuniversitetet, located in the South Sami area of Saepmie, is now recruiting a Research Assistant for the Department of Humanities and Social Sciences. The department operates across campuses in Sundsvall and Östersund, offering research and education in subjects such as English, Gender Studies, History, Criminology, Literary Studies, Social Studies, Sociology, Political Science, and Swedish as a Second Language.

Responsibilities

The position involves research within the framework of an interdisciplinary project studying individuals' perceptions of air pollution and various forms of political regulation used to mitigate these issues. Key tasks include conducting focus group interviews and writing reports.

Qualifications

The successful candidate must meet the requirements specified in Mittuniversitetet's employment regulations. Eligibility for the position of Research Assistant in Political Science requires a master's degree in Political Science or a closely related field.

Other Requirements

We are looking for candidates with professional experience in similar roles, including experience in collegial work within an academic environment and experience conducting focus group interviews. Proficiency in both English and Swedish, in writing and speech, is required.

As the role involves various tasks, you must be able to work independently, plan your work effectively, and demonstrate strong collaborative skills.

Selection Criteria

Selection will be based on the level of skill required for eligibility. Experience working with interdisciplinary questions is considered an advantage, and experience with research related to air pollution is particularly advantageous.

Employment and Start Date

The position is a fixed-term appointment covering 100% of full-time hours from 2026-08-17 to 2027-01-17, or as agreed. The workplace is in Östersund.

Information and Application

For further information, please contact Dean Glenn Svedin ([email protected]) or Project Manager Stefan Linde ([email protected]). Applications must be submitted in Swedish or English and should include a CV, references, a statement of previous research and pedagogical experience relevant to the position, and a cover letter.

Please submit your application via our recruitment system no later than 2026-07-22.

Mittuniversitetet is a university with campuses in Sundsvall and Östersund, close to students, colleagues, and the surrounding community. We offer an excellent quality of life with proximity to the sea, forests, and mountains. We generate new knowledge through internationally successful research and education that contributes to societal development. We actively work for equal opportunities and value the qualities that diversity and gender equality bring to our operations. As an employee, you will enjoy flexible working hours, support for wellness activities, salary top-up during parental leave and sickness, and generous vacation days.