Vacant job

The Department of Swedish and Multilingualism is one of the largest departments within the Faculty of Humanities at Stockholm University, with approximately 140 employees and over 5,000 students per academic year.

The Centre for Research on Bilingualism is part of the Department of Swedish and Multilingualism and provides a broad base for theoretical and practical research aimed at increasing understanding and knowledge of bilingualism and multilingualism. The Centre is a cross-linguistic and interdisciplinary unit within the linguistics section of the Faculty of Humanities at Stockholm University. The Centre's research covers psycholinguistic, education-related, language-structural, sociolinguistic, interactional, and neurocognitive aspects of bilingualism and multilingualism.

More information about us can be found at: Department of Swedish and Multilingualism (#)

Job Responsibilities

The work will be conducted within the framework of a research project funded by the Swiss National Science Foundation (ref. 10.005.589) during 2026–2030. A summary of the project can be found here: The grammar-body interface in second language interaction: a developmental perspective.

As a Research Assistant, you will primarily assist project members with various tasks related to data collection and processing, such as recruiting participants, video recording speakers of Swedish as a second language, administering collected audio and video material, transcribing recorded interactions, and reviewing transcriptions. Some video editing may also be included.

Qualifications

We are looking for you who are educated in linguistics, multilingualism, or second language acquisition, preferably at an advanced level within higher education or university, or alternatively have a corresponding degree that the employer deems relevant for the position.

You have an interest in social interaction and second language acquisition, and possess very good skills in Swedish and English, both spoken and written. Furthermore, you are organized, solution-oriented, and have good collaboration skills.

Experience working with audio and video recordings as well as transcribing conversations is meritorious. Experience with conversation analysis and its transcription principles is particularly valuable, as is familiarity with software for playing back and transcribing audio and video files. Basic knowledge of French is meritorious.

About the Position

The position is for a Research Assistant at 40% of full-time employment, fixed-term for one year. Stockholm University applies individual salary setting. Start date 1 September 2026 or by agreement.

What We Offer

Here you will experience the dynamic interaction between higher education and research that makes Stockholm University an exciting and creative environment. You will work in an international environment and enjoy favorable terms. The university is located in the National Urban Park with good connections to the city center.

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

Contact

Further information is provided by Klara Skogmyr Marian, University Lecturer and Project Manager (for questions regarding the project), [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) or [email protected], Professor and Director of the Centre for Research on Bilingualism.

Application

You apply for the position via Stockholm University's recruitment system. As an applicant, you are responsible for ensuring the application is complete and available to the university no later than the last day of application.

Instructions for applicants can be found on the webpage: applying for a position.

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