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Umeå University, Departement of Sociology
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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Senior research assistant in Sociology
The Department of Sociology seeks applications for a senior research assistant. The successful applicant is expected to contribute to two projects: “In Search of Decoupling: (How) Can We Combine Climate Sustainability with Economic Growth, Good Jobs, and Public Preferences?”, funded by the Swedish Research Council, and “Political trust and the environment: Understanding public attitudes towards environmental taxes and other policies”, funded by the Marianne and Marcus Wallenberg Foundation.
The successful candidate will be responsible for planning and carrying out research in collaboration with the PI and collaborating researchers. The employment contract starts in September 2021 (unless agreed otherwise) and runs over 22 months.
In order to be qualified for the position, the candidate must have received a doctoral degree in sociology or other related field (including political science, economics, human geography, environmental studies).
The main assessment criteria for the appointment are documented research skills and a strong academic track record, including publications in relevant areas (such as environmental sustainability and politics, and political and/or social trust). Applicants must be able to manipulate and analyse survey and other social data; design and oversee experiments; and speak and write English fluently. The senior research assistant will be expected to carry out the work in Umeå and to participate in common departmental activities.
Application should contain:
- a CV (including a list of publications)
- copy of your PhD diploma
- a research plan (max. 5 pages)
- PDFs of representative publications (max. 3)
Applications are accepted via system Varbi until 14/7, 2021. For further information on the job position, please contact the PI Malcolm Fairbrother (malcolm.fairbrother@umu.se). Information on the projects can be found at:
In Search of Decoupling (umu.se)
More information about the department please see: Department of Sociology (umu.se). We look forward to receiving your application!
| Type of employment | Temporary position |
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| Contract type | Full time |
| First day of employment | Mutualy agree upon starting date |
| Number of positions | 1 |
| Full-time equivalent | 100% |
| City | Umeå |
| County | Västerbottens län |
| Country | Sweden |
| Reference number | AN 2.2.1-1084-21 |
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| Published | 23.Jun.2021 |
| Last application date | 14.Jul.2021 11:59 PM CEST |