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Umeå University, Faculty of Social Sciences
Umeå University is one of Sweden’s largest higher education institutions with over 37,000 students and about 4,700 employees. The University offers a diversity of high-quality education and world-leading research in several fields. Notably, the groundbreaking discovery of the CRISPR-Cas9 gene-editing tool, which was awarded the Nobel Prize in Chemistry, was made here. At Umeå University, everything is close. Our cohesive campuses make it easy to meet, work together and exchange knowledge, which promotes a dynamic and open culture.
The ongoing societal transformation and large green investments in northern Sweden create enormous opportunities and complex challenges. For Umeå University, conducting research about – and in the middle of – a society in transition is key. We also take pride in delivering education to enable regions to expand quickly and sustainably. In fact, the future is made here.
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We are looking for a project assistant within the Varieties of Peace research program. The extent of the employment is between 40-60 % as agreed with the person receiving the employment. The time period is 8 months, starting 15 March 2019, or as agreed.
Main work assignments
Work assignments primarily include data collection in Sri Lanka. This includes research trips to different parts of the country and if necessary to independently work with recruitment of local research assistants within the project, for example for translation during interviews.
The employee will work within the research program Varieties of Peace financed by The Swedish
Foundation for Humanities and Social Sciences (Riksbankens Jubileumsfond). For more information about the research program, please visit www.varietiesofpeace.net.
Qualifications
Eligibility for employment is restricted to applicants with at the minimum a master’s degree in peace- and conflict studies, political science or other relevant subject, or a foreign degree that is deemed equivalent to at the minimum a master’s degree.
We are looking for a candidate in or outside of Sri Lanka who has in-depth knowledge of conflicts and peace processes in the country. You should have documented experience from working with these questions including conducting fieldwork in Sri Lanka. Good ability of qualitative data collection and documentation is a requirement. Proficiency in spoken and written English is also a requirement.
A broad network of contacts in Sri Lanka, preferably also in different conflict-affected areas, is an advantage. The ability to conduct research independently and the ability to collaborate are important skills. Experience in conducting surveys is also a merit.
Application
The application shall include:
- Personal letter
- CV
- Certified copy of diploma(s)
- Other relevant qualifications
Please apply online via our recruiting system Varbi not later than 7 February 2019.
For more information about the position, please contact researcher Malin Åkebo, +46 90 786 57 50, malin.akebo@umu.se.
The Department of Political Science at Umeå University has about 60 employees and conducts research in fields such as peace and conflict studies, representative democracy, municipalities and administration, and sustainable development (for more information, see http://www.pol.umu.se/english).
Welcome with your application!
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Part-time |
| First day of employment | 15 March 2019 |
| Salary | Monthly salary |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 40-60 % |
| City | Sri Lanka |
| Country | Sri Lanka |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-83-19 |
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| Union representative |
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| Published | 18.Jan.2019 |
| Last application date | 07.Feb.2019 11:59 PM CET |