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The Department of Sociology and Work Science has approximately 110 employees and conducts extensive research and education in close collaboration with the surrounding society. The department conducts internationally outstanding research in areas such as social inequality, work, organizations, and welfare. For more information, see https://www.gu.se/socav (https://www.gu.se/socav).

The Department of Sociology and Work Science is now seeking one to two postdoctoral researchers for work within the EU Horizon-funded projects REFLECT and VISTA, focusing on gender, intersectionality, and quantitative methods.

REFLECT: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101290292 (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101290292)

VISTA: https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101286827 (https://cordis.europa.eu/project/id/101286827)

Job Description

Successful candidates will contribute to two EU Horizon-funded research projects led by Sofia Strid and Anne Laure Humbert. The REFLECT project investigates intersectional gender-related inequalities among researchers in Europe, while the VISTA project focuses on gender-based violence in organized sports in Europe. The appointed researcher(s) are expected to contribute to one or both projects based on the project's needs.

The projects use mixed methods approaches and address pressing societal challenges related to gender, intersectionality, and inequality through advanced quantitative methods (including transnational survey surveys), qualitative methods (including narrative interviews, focus groups, and photovoice), and co-creation methods. The projects are carried out in collaboration with international partners and aim to generate knowledge relevant to research, policy development, and practice.

The postdoctoral researchers will work within the aforementioned projects, primarily within the quantitative work packages. The tasks include contributing to the design and analysis of transnational survey surveys, leading the operational implementation of these through active coordination of data collection, and being responsible for the management and analysis of quantitative data.

Those appointed are expected to collaborate closely with senior researchers and international partners, contribute to joint scientific publications, and take the initiative to lead academic publications and other research results within the framework of the projects.

The employment may also include participation in mixed methods research, including the integration and analysis of qualitative data in collaboration with other project members.

Qualifications

The selection will be based on a holistic assessment of scientific competence, methodological skills, experience, and personal suitability in relation to the content of the employment.

Requirements

The position requires a PhD, or that the applicant is in the final stages of their doctoral studies, in social statistics, sociology, or another related field with a strong quantitative methodological focus.

Highly Meritorious

• Very good skills in quantitative research and statistical analysis.
• Interest in and willingness to further develop knowledge in advanced quantitative methods, particularly intersectional multilevel modeling.
• Experience in survey design and conducting data collection.
• Documented experience in research on gender and intersectionality.
• Experience working in R and/or Stata and willingness to learn additional relevant software.

Meritorious

• Experience working with transnational survey surveys and data material.
• Experience with mixed methods approaches and/or qualitative research methods.
• Knowledge of or interest in research on gender-based violence and/or inclusive research and innovation.

Personal Qualities

Great emphasis will be placed on personal qualities. The position requires good teamwork skills and the ability to work effectively together with senior researchers and international research groups. Furthermore, the ability to work independently, take own initiatives, and plan and carry out tasks in a structured and reliable manner is required. Very good communication skills are a prerequisite.

The applicant must have very good knowledge of English, both spoken and written, corresponding to CEFR level C2. Knowledge of Swedish is meritorious.

Employment

The employment is a fixed-term position for 12 months with a scope of 100% (full-time) located at the Department of Sociology and Work Science. The work will primarily be performed in Sweden.

Recruitment Process

The selection process may include interviews, presentations, and reference checks.

Contact Information for the Position

Questions about the content of the employment are answered by:

• Anne Laure Humbert, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])
• Sofia Strid, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Questions about the recruitment process are answered by:

• HR Officer Anna Karin Wiberg, [email protected] (mailto:[email protected])

Trade Union Organizations

Trade union representatives at the University of Gothenburg can be found 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 the University of Gothenburg'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 contain:

• A cover letter where the applicant describes their research interests and background, as well as any preference for work within VISTA or REFLECT.
• A complete curriculum vitae (CV), including the date of the PhD, the title of the thesis, the names of the supervisors, and a complete list of publications.
• Three current scientific publications.
• Contact information (name, email address, and phone number) for two reference persons.

Application deadline: 2026-08-10